Supporting a Survivor's Journey continues its efforts despite COVID-19

ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY — “Supporting a Survivor’s Journey” continues to assist those battling cancer despite its fund-raising efforts being halted by COVID-19.

In the three and a half years since the group was formed, it has given away $18,500 in $100 gas cards to help cancer patients cover the cost of driving to appointments and treatments. Sandy Lemire of Gorham said the cost of gas is an expense that is not covered by health insurance and Medicare. She noted for local people treatment can require frequent trips to the Norris Cotton Cancer Centers in Lebanon or St. Johnsbury, Vermont, or Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster.