The Garment Fund 

We are pleased to announce that we launched the pilot Garment program to compliment our Compassion Fund. This program is available to Retailers/Fitters and therapists who are members of the LAO.

Patients are welcome to apply, with an LAO member Therapist or Retailer/Fitter providing the referral. The Fund will be of benefit to both patients and LAO registered therapists and practitioners. 

When practitioners see a patient who is in need and cannot pay for garments, they can nominate them for consideration to the Garment program. 

Things you need to know:

• This is a "Pilot" program that will be revised/edited as we learn.  
• Funds raised each year will determine how much money will go into the Garment program, as well as how many recipients can be granted financial assistance. 
  
• All requests for funds are to be reviewed and approved by the Program Manager in conjunction with the LAO Board of Directors 
  
• Phase 1 of the garment fund is to provide ready-to-wear garments that we have in inventory. No charge for the garment(s) or delivery to the recipient.
  
• Garments from inventory will be sent free, no returns or exchanges.
• Phase 2 of the garment fund is to provide ONE-TIME funding for garments that the Assistive Devices Program has deemed necessary and funds 75%. The fitter/vendor; LAO member, provides documentation of payment received from  ADP for the recipient and the Garment Fund will reimburse the 25% up to $250. Payment will made to the fitter/vendor.
• For garments that require measurement and fittings – a Retailer/Fitter must be engaged.
  
• A "Garment Fund" application must be completed by the recipient, including the waiver. Incomplete applications will not be approved. A Physician's prescription (or ADP application ) and LAO therapist referral are also required. The application form needs to be filled out and submitted for all requests.
• The ADP form that details the garments required will be accepted.

To Apply:

• Please download the combined application, consent and waiver form here
• Waiver only form, download here
• Please email the completed application/consent form to: compassion@lymphontario.ca 
• Any confidential, financial information can be sent by mail if you wish to the address below:

Find our available garment inventory here

Garment Fund 

Please find the Garment request form below-

LAO leg garment request form.xlsx

Lymphedema Association of Ontario Compassion Fund

262-2869 Bloor St. W

Toronto, Ontario

M8X 1B3

If you have more questions please contact us at  

 compassion@lymphontario.ca