Two programmes
Charitable giving to the CureRays Innovation & Education Institute supports two distinct programmes. They address the same problem — people who cannot get radiation care — from opposite ends. One removes a financial barrier for an individual patient. The other removes a physical one for a whole region.
Where your giving goes
Programme 1 — supporting patient financial burdens
Financial toxicity is a recognised harm of cancer treatment, and it does not appear in a dose report. A patient who stops a course early because they cannot afford to keep travelling to it has received an incomplete treatment as surely as if the machine had failed.
The Institute’s patient-support programme exists to remove that as a reason anyone stops. Support is directed at the practical costs of completing treatment. It is administered by the Institute, not the clinic, and is not conditional on being treated at CureRays.
Eligibility criteria, the application route and the amounts available are being finalised. If you are a patient, a social worker or a clinician who needs this now, contact the Institute and we will tell you exactly where the programme stands.
Turn used equipment into a lifeline
At the CureRays Institute, a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, we invite you to join us in a powerful mission: donating your used radiation equipment, such as superficial units, to enhance education and clinical care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like the Philippines and Pakistan.
This process begins with you — hospitals, clinics, or private practices upgrading your technology can turn your functional, safe, and compliant equipment into a lifeline for communities in need. Superficial units, which deliver low-energy X-rays to treat skin cancers and other shallow conditions, are ideal for donation due to their simplicity and cost-effectiveness. By partnering with us, you ensure your equipment meets international standards and reaches institutions ready to put it to work improving cancer care and training healthcare professionals.
How your donation makes an impact
When you donate through the CureRays Institute, we coordinate with trusted partners in the Philippines and Pakistan to deliver your equipment where it’s needed most. In the Philippines, where over 150,000 new cancer cases emerge annually and radiotherapy access hovers at just 10.3% — far below the recommended 50% — your superficial unit could empower regional cancer centers or training hospitals affiliated with the Philippine Radiation Oncology Society. In Pakistan, with its strained cancer care system and limited rural access, your donation might support public hospitals or educational institutions recognized under the Thirteenth Schedule of Pakistan’s Income Tax Ordinance.
We handle the logistics — shipping, customs clearance, and installation — working with local health authorities and international NGOs to ensure safe, seamless delivery. Recipients are carefully selected for their ability to maintain and operate the equipment, ensuring your donation has a lasting impact.
Valuing your donation for tax benefits
Donating your used radiation equipment through the CureRays Institute not only transforms lives but also offers you valuable tax benefits as a donor. We help you determine the fair market value (FMV) of your equipment — the price it would fetch in an open market — through a professional appraisal that considers its age, condition, and remaining useful life. For example, a superficial unit originally worth $100,000 might now be valued at $20,000 due to depreciation. You’ll need to provide documentation like the appraisal report and maintenance records to claim your deduction, and we’ll supply the required IRS acknowledgment. With our 501(c)(3) status, your donation is fully tax-deductible, making this a win-win opportunity.
Unlock tax savings with the CureRays Institute
As a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the CureRays Institute ensures your donation qualifies for significant tax advantages under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Individuals can deduct up to 50% of their adjusted gross income (AGI), while corporations can deduct up to 10% of their taxable income, with any excess carried forward for five years. For a $20,000 donation, an individual in the 24% tax bracket could save $4,800 in taxes, provided they itemize deductions. Our team provides all necessary paperwork, including our tax ID number, to streamline your filing with the IRS.
Your legacy in action
Once your equipment reaches its destination, the CureRays Institute ensures it’s integrated effectively into local healthcare systems. In the Philippines, your superficial unit could train radiation therapists, addressing a critical shortage (only 200 technologists exist against a need for 465). In Pakistan, it might expand clinical care in underserved areas, complementing efforts like those of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust. We establish agreements with recipients to guarantee maintenance and provide training support, often leveraging remote dosimetry assistance from our international network.
Ready to make a difference?
Contact us today to donate your used radiation equipment and help build a healthier future in the Philippines and Pakistan — all while enjoying the tax benefits of partnering with the CureRays Institute.