Frequently Asked Questions

Buckit! Just Live Courageously serves adults facing non-curable cancer.

Generally, this refers to cancer that is considered incurable, metastatic, stage IV, recurrent, or otherwise life-limiting. Every situation is unique and applications are reviewed individually.

Experiences are tailored to each recipient. Wishes may include travel, attending a special event, reconnecting with loved ones, outdoor adventures, family experiences, or other meaningful goals.

We do not provide cash gifts, pay personal bills, purchase vehicles, fund home improvements, provide medical treatments, or purchase medical equipment.

No. Many recipients are actively receiving treatment while planning and participating in their experience.

We understand that meaningful experiences often involve loved ones. Family participation is considered whenever appropriate and feasible for the experience being planned.

Buckit! generally grants wishes for the wish recipient and members of their immediate household, with a standard funded group of the recipient plus up to three additional participants, for a total of four people.

Immediate household generally includes a spouse or partner and dependent children who are part of the recipient’s household.

We understand that every household and circumstance is different. If your immediate household includes more than four people, if you require a caregiver or other necessary assistance due to medical, mobility, or accessibility needs, or if there are important people outside of your immediate household whom you would like us to consider, please let us know.

Buckit! reviews these requests on a case-by-case basis to determine whether additional or non-household participants may be included. Approval of participants beyond the standard four is not guaranteed.

No. There is never a cost to apply or participate in a Buckit!JLC experience.

Experiences are funded through donations, sponsorships, fundraising events, grants, and the generosity of community partners.

Every experience is different. Some can be planned relatively quickly, while others require additional coordination. We work as efficiently as possible while ensuring each experience is thoughtfully arranged.

Yes. Friends, family members, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and others may nominate someone they believe would benefit from a meaningful experience.

Visit our Apply for a Wish page and complete the application or nomination form. A member of our team will follow up to learn more.

Yes. Buckit! Just Live Courageously is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible as permitted by law. EIN: 88-4127046.

You can support our mission through donations, sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, in-kind donations, and corporate partnerships.