Give Now to Make Life a Little Easier for Someone Fighting Cancer

When you give to Pumps for Patients, you’re not just supporting the “dirty work” of septic maintenance. (Though trucks and pumps are certainly part of it!)

Here’s what you’re really giving to families fighting cancer:

A safe, healthy home environment for the duration of treatment
Peace of mind that their family home will be taken care of
Thousands of dollars saved by preventing future septic failure
Relief for overwhelmed caregivers (who have one less thing to worry about)
Proof that their family matters and that someone cares enough to help

Thank you for your support! We couldn’t do it without you.

Your generosity lifted a huge burden from our shoulders and reminded us that there are still people out there who care deeply about supporting families in need.

Thank you for making a difference in our lives when we needed it most.

Bill and Christie Dunckel and Family

Why give to Pumps for Patients?

Here’s why our donors are so pumped about supporting Pumps:

We lead by example

Our founders’ septic pumping company takes on pro bono projects across San Diego, providing free pumping services with zero profit. We do it because it’s right.

We deliver quality

Our septic services are free, but this is not a case of “get what you pay for.” We make sure our recipients get expert service from licensed and insured professionals.

We're thinking big

We now coordinate services nationwide and are actively building partnerships to expand this critical support to every state.

Every cent counts!

As a small team with little overhead, even modest contributions go a long way! Every dollar helps us continue serving families who are fighting cancer.

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The result of your donation may look like a truck hooked up to a hose…but it’s really a helping hand, a caring hug, and a weight lifted off shoulders that are already carrying too much.

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FAQs About Donating

Where does my donation go?

All donations to Pumps for Patients go to septic pumping services, administrative costs, and community outreach. Donations are what allow us to maintain our database, reach out to new families, vet applications, coordinate pumping projects, and grow our pumping network. Without donations, we couldn’t possibly meet the great need that exists.

If you have any questions about your donations or what they do, please reach out to our team any time.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes, Pumps for Patients is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 99-2137856). All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

How else can I help?

We’re glad you asked! Beyond donating, there are so many ways you can help us:

Tell your friends and family about our work.
Know someone fighting cancer? Refer them to us for free septic pumping.
Want to support a caring local business? Give your business to the septic pumping partners who so generously work with us.

Ready to help us help others?

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