Guided Path - Appendix Cancer Support

06/03/2026

Thank you Trinity Foundation for giving us a chance. We look forward to working with you thought-out the process.

Trinity is thrilled to partner with the following nonprofit organizations.

SMALL DIVISION GRANTS:
Adopt-A-School/Partners in Education, Alliance for Integrated Awareness, ASAP of Anderson County, Arts for All Tennessee, Compassion Counseling, Evergreen Community Development Corp, FOCUS Ministries, Girls Inc. of TN Valley, Girls on the Run Greater Knoxville, Good Neighbors of Blount County, Guided Path, SoulBridge, Three Rivers Collaborative, and YOKE Youth Ministries.

LARGE DIVISION GRANTS:
Battlefield Farm, Centro Hispano de East Tennessee, CONTACT Care Line, Emory Valley Center, Family Investment Foundation, Hold On To Hope, McNabb Center, Men of Valor, Pat Summitt Foundation, Remote Area Medical, The Restoration House, The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, and TN Voices.

Keep up the excellent work!

05/07/2026

The link to apply is in the comments.

04/22/2026

If you’ve been diagnosed with appendix cancer or PMP… this is for you.

I know how hard it is to reach out.

To pick up the phone.
To tell your story again.
To answer the same questions.
To fill out more forms when you’re already overwhelmed.

I’ve been there.

Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t the diagnosis—it’s everything that comes after it.

At Guided Path, we’ve tried to do things differently.

👉 You don’t need to have everything figured out.
👉 You don’t need to gather paperwork.
👉 You don’t need to explain every detail of your journey.

If you’ve been diagnosed—that’s enough.

We’re here to listen, to support, and to help in whatever way we can—at your pace, in your way, with no expectations.

Whether you need help navigating next steps, finding resources, or just someone who understands… you don’t have to carry it all on your own.

If and when you’re ready, we’re here.

04/22/2026

Finding a specialist, and getting the best treatment, can give you the gift of time. I love these stories of living after the diagnosis ❤️

04/22/2026

🌎 It’s Earth Day.

A simple reminder to slow down, step outside, and appreciate the world around us.

Caring for our environment is part of caring for each other.

04/22/2026

We’re officially launching our first fundraising campaign:

“Get There” — Helping Patients Reach Treatment

Our goal:
Raise $5,000 to help 5 patients access care.

Here’s what support can look like:
• $50 → gas, meals, small essentials
• $100 → transportation support
• $250 → lodging assistance
• $500 → helps a patient reach treatment

For many patients with appendix cancer or PMP, care isn’t just about finding the right doctor—it’s about being able to get there.
If you’re able to give, or even share this, it truly helps.

https://givebutter.com/help-patients-get-to-treatment

Thank you for being part of this.

– Rich

04/22/2026

When I was diagnosed, I quickly learned that getting treatment wasn’t just about the medical side of things.

It was about logistics.

It was about:

• Traveling to appointments
• Figuring out where to stay
• Managing costs that no one really prepares you for
• Trying to navigate all of this while processing a diagnosis

Those are the parts people don’t always see.

And for many, those challenges can become overwhelming—sometimes even delaying care.

That’s one of the reasons I started Guided Path.

Because no one should have to figure all of this out on their own.

This week, we’re launching a campaign to help patients facing these exact challenges.

💙 Help 5 patients get to treatment.

If this resonates with you, I’d be grateful if you followed along or shared this message.

– Rich

04/22/2026

When someone is diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), one of the first things they’re often told is this:

“You may need to travel for treatment.”

What many people don’t realize is what that actually means.
It means:
• Gas money or flights for long trips
• Hotels for days or weeks
• Time away from work
• Financial strain at a time when everything already feels uncertain

For many patients and families, getting to treatment becomes one of the biggest barriers they face.

That shouldn’t be the case.

We’re launching a campaign to help change that.

💙 “Get There” — Helping Patients Reach Treatment

Our goal is simple:
👉 Help 5 patients get to the care they need

If you’re able to support or even just share this message, it truly makes a difference.

More to come.
– Rich

04/21/2026

💙 Early detection saves lives—but only if we show up.

In many rural communities across East Tennessee, we’re seeing fewer people getting screened for cancer. Whether it’s distance, access, time, or uncertainty—those barriers are real. But so is the impact of early detection.

A cancer screening can catch something early—sometimes before symptoms even begin. And in many cases, that can make all the difference.

👉 UT Medical Center is offering an upcoming cancer screening event—but appointments are required.

This is more than just an event—it’s an opportunity.

An opportunity to:

Take a step toward your health
Encourage someone you care about
Potentially save a life—maybe even your own

If you’ve been putting it off, this could be your moment.

📅 Don’t wait. Schedule your appointment.
📞 Call today to reserve your spot.

Because showing up for a screening isn’t just about today—it’s about your future.

04/20/2026

We’re officially launching our first fundraising campaign:

“Get There” — Helping Patients Reach Treatment

Our goal:
Raise $5,000 to help 5 patients access care.

Here’s what support can look like:
• $50 → gas, meals, small essentials
• $100 → transportation support
• $250 → lodging assistance
• $500 → helps a patient reach treatment

For many patients with appendix cancer or PMP, care isn’t just about finding the right doctor—it’s about being able to get there.
If you’re able to give, or even share this, it truly helps.

https://givebutter.com/help-patients-get-to-treatment

Thank you for being part of this.

– Rich