By Carolyn Brown, MS, RD and Dr. Sarah Swanberg, DACM, co-founders of Indigo Wellness Group
The Indigo Care Fund helps people who are in cancer treatment, or have finished it within the last three months, receive supportive care at Indigo. Community members contribute to the fund, and their contributions become care credits that can be used for any Indigo service. We built it for one reason: we never want cost to be the reason someone goes without care during one of the hardest seasons of their life.
Why we created the Care Fund
Over the years, we've cared for so many clients going through cancer treatment. We've also gotten to know the partners, sisters, parents and friends who show up for them.
We've seen how much supportive care can matter in that season. Sometimes that's nutrition support for when food tastes different and eating feels like a chore. It might be lymphatic drainage therapy after surgery. Or it's an hour of acupuncture or massage that turns out to be the only quiet hour in someone's week. And sometimes it's a therapist who has room for everything that doesn't fit into an oncology appointment.
None of this replaces medical treatment. It works alongside the care your oncology team provides, and we're always happy to coordinate with them.
We've also seen how fast the costs add up. Treatment is expensive on its own. Supportive care is often the first thing people cut, and usually right when they need it most. The Care Fund is our way of keeping that care within reach.
How the Indigo Care Fund works
When you contribute, your contribution becomes care credits. Indigo adds 20% in care credits to every contribution, so a $200 contribution becomes $240 of care. A typical follow-up session at Indigo runs $180 to $220, which means a single contribution of that size can cover a full visit.
Care credits can be used for any Indigo service, including:
Nutrition support with our registered dietitians
Acupuncture
Lymphatic drainage therapy
Massage
Pelvic floor therapy
Therapy and counseling
Energy work and craniosacral therapy
Who the Care Fund is for
The fund supports anyone in active cancer treatment or within three months of finishing treatment. You don't need to be an existing Indigo client.
Every person starts with a private discovery call with one of us, Carolyn or Sarah. We'll talk through what's going on, what you need and which practitioners would be the best fit. Then we'll build a care plan together.
Depending on what's in the fund at the time, your care may be fully covered or partially supported. Recipients' privacy is always protected. We will never share your name or story without your explicit permission.
How to contribute
Many of you have asked us how to support a friend or family member going through cancer, especially when you're not sure what to say or do. Contributing to the Care Fund is one concrete way to help. Any amount helps, and every contribution comes with Indigo's 20%.
A quick note: Indigo Wellness Group is not a 501(c)(3), so contributions are not tax-deductible. Every contribution goes toward care credits for patients.
Know someone who could use support?
If you or someone you love is in treatment, forward this post to them and this page to them. Sometimes the kindest thing is simply making the first step easier.
With so much gratitude, Carolyn & Sarah
FAQ
What is the Indigo Care Fund? The Indigo Care Fund is a community-supported fund at Indigo Wellness Group in Westport and Stamford, CT. It helps people in cancer treatment, or within three months of finishing, access supportive care like nutrition, acupuncture, lymphatic drainage therapy, massage and therapy.
Who is eligible for the Indigo Care Fund? Anyone in active cancer treatment or within three months of completing treatment. Everyone starts with a private discovery call with an Indigo co-founder to build a personalized care plan.
Does the Care Fund cover the full cost of care? It depends on each person's needs and what's in the fund at the time. Care may be fully covered or partially supported.
Are contributions to the Indigo Care Fund tax-deductible? No. Indigo Wellness Group is not a 501(c)(3), so contributions are not tax-deductible. Contributions become care credits for patients, and Indigo adds 20% in care credits to every contribution.
Can I contribute in honor of someone? Yes. Contributing is a meaningful way to support a friend or family member going through cancer treatment.
Does supportive care replace cancer treatment? No. Supportive care at Indigo works alongside your oncology team's treatment plan, and our practitioners are happy to coordinate with your medical providers.
How do I get started? Book a discovery call here.