Miles Perret Cancer Services

What Miles Perret Cancer Services does

Miles Perret Cancer Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit resource center headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, founded in 2002 after the first Games of Acadiana fundraiser (held August 2001) provided seed capital. The organization provides free non-medical support services to individuals and families affected by cancer across 10 Acadiana parishes, with eligibility limited to a cancer diagnosis. Core services include medical supplies (ostomy, wound care, durable medical equipment), treatment care kits, head coverings, mastectomy items, nutritional supplements, medication and lymphedema assistance, transportation help, and patient navigation notebooks. Programs and wellness offerings span Mobile Miles (a mobile unit delivering services weekly to outlying treatment facilities in New Iberia, Opelousas, Crowley, and Mamou), SMILES for Miles family outings, Back to School and Christmas Giving Tree family support, the Stuller Healthy Living fitness center, group classes, a teaching kitchen, support groups, and a resource library.

The organization's revenue model is 100% community-supported — it receives no government funding and does not operate on a paid service model. Revenue streams comprise individual donations, grants, memorial and honorary gifts, and a diversified event portfolio including the principal Games of Acadiana fundraiser (now in its 26th year, featuring a Goosechase-powered virtual scavenger hunt with 100+ missions and a $10,000 grand prize), Camellia Crossing (a Thanksgiving Eve 5K/1-mile walk drawing 3,000+ participants), Givebacktober, Change for Miles coin drives, and third-party partner events such as the Louisiana Oilmen's Bass Invitational and the Bill Blanchard Memorial Golf Tournament. Distribution is community-led: no appointment is necessary for services, and reach is extended through the Mobile Miles unit, volunteer networks, and partnerships with oncology providers including Iberia Medical Center, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, OncoLogics, Cancer Center of Acadiana, and Savoy Cancer Center. Marketing is conducted primarily through Facebook, email newsletters, and community events.

Governance is anchored by the founding Perret family (Hank, Jordan, and Debbie Perret) on the Board of Directors, alongside a 16-person staff led by Executive Director Phyllis Weaver, CFO Donna Guarino, and directors for Care, Healthy Living, and Advancement. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, the Charity Navigator 2024 Top Rated Award, and the Candid Platinum Seal of transparency. Operationally, the organization has served 28,000+ client families cumulatively and recently relocated to a new purpose-built facility at 110 Capital Drive, Lafayette, to support continued program expansion.

Name

Miles Perret Cancer Services

Legal name

Miles Perret Cancer Services

Website

https://milesperret.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Miles Perret Cancer Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit resource center providing free cancer support services — medical supplies, wellness programs, transportation, and family programs — to families across 10 Acadiana parishes in Louisiana, funded entirely by community donations and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Nonprofit cancer care
• Cancer wellness programs
• Patient navigation services
• Medical supplies assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream from individual donors making one-time or recurring online donations. The organization receives no government funding and is 100% supported by the local community.
2. Fundraising Events: Games of Acadiana is the principal source of funding, supplemented by Camellia Crossing (Gleaux Run), Givebacktober campaign, and Change for Miles coin drives. Additional events include partner-organized fundraisers such as the Louisiana Oilmen's Bass Invitational and Bill Blanchard Memorial Golf Tournament.
3. Grants: Miles Perret accepts grants as part of its funding portfolio alongside private donations and memorial gifts.
4. Memorial and Honorary Gifts: Donations may be made in memory of or in honor of loved ones, with notification letters sent to honored families and tax acknowledgment letters to donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Miles Perret Cancer Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit resource center providing comprehensive non-medical cancer support to Acadiana families at no charge. It distributes medical supplies, nutritional supplements, durable medical equipment, mastectomy and head covering items, plus offers wellness programs (fitness, nutrition, support groups), family programs (SMILES for Miles, Back to School, Christmas Giving Tree), and a Mobile Miles unit that delivers services to rural treatment facilities across 10 parishes.

Product overview

Miles Perret Cancer Services is a nonprofit resource center offering comprehensive cancer support services at no charge to Acadiana families. The organization provides a multi-faceted portfolio including core support services (Treatment Care Kits, Patient Navigation Notebooks, Head Coverings, Mastectomy Items, Medical Supplies, Durable Medical Equipment, Nutritional Supplements, Medication Assistance, Lymphedema Assistance, and Transportation Assistance), community programs (Mobile Miles, Smiles for Miles, Creative Expressions Art Workshop, Back to School Program, and Christmas Giving Tree), wellness services (Fitness Center, Group Fitness Classes, Teaching Kitchen, Community Workshops, and Support Groups), a Resource Library, and fundraising events (Games of Acadiana, Camellia Crossing, Givebacktober, and Change for Miles). All services are provided at no charge, with no government funding, and supported entirely by the local community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stuller Healthy Living: The Wellness Center offering fitness programs, group exercise classes, nutrition education, community workshops, and support groups for cancer patients and survivors.
• Mobile Miles
• SMILES for Miles

Products and services

• Treatment Care Kits Curated kits with items recommended by Acadiana oncologists to support patients throughout chemotherapy and radiation, including oral care, skin care, and general wellness essentials.
• Patient Navigation Notebooks Comprehensive cancer journals designed to help clients track doctors' appointments, medications, treatment schedules, and manage their care.
• Head Coverings Variety of wigs, turbans, scarves, and hats for those experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment, offered in a boutique setting with personalized fitting assistance.
• Mastectomy Items Post-surgery support including Simply You boxes with recovery items, Softee post-operative camisoles, and partnership with La Femme for bra and prosthesis fittings.
• Medical Supplies Wide range of supplies including ostomy and urostomy products, tracheotomy care kits, Mediport comfort items, wound care essentials, briefs, bed liners, and face masks.
• Durable Medical Equipment Medical equipment available with oncologist prescription including walkers, rollators, bedside commodes, and shower chairs to support patient safety and independence.
• Nutritional Supplements Prescription-based nutritional supplements including Ensure, Ensure Plus, Glucerna, Enlive, Clear, and Osmolite to support cancer patients' nutritional needs during treatment.
• Medication Assistance Assistance obtaining prescribed medications for treatment side effects including nausea management, sleep improvement, and appetite enhancement.
• Lymphedema Assistance Compression garments and supportive items prescribed by oncologists or lymphedema specialists, provided in partnership with Quinn Physical Therapy and Agape Therapy.
• Transportation Assistance Transportation assistance to help clients travel to and from cancer-related doctor's appointments, easing financial burden during treatment.
• Mobile Miles Mobile service delivery program bringing support and services to treatment facilities in outlying communities including New Iberia, Opelousas, Crowley, and Mamou.
• Smiles for Miles Monthly family outing program for children 18 and under, featuring free activities such as zoo trips, ice skating, museum visits, and art projects to create joyful moments for families battling cancer.
• Creative Expressions Art Workshop Monthly arts and crafts workshop providing clients an opportunity to explore creativity, reflect on experiences, and connect with others through activities like drawing, painting, and scrapbooking.
• Back to School Program Annual August program partnering with Junior League of Lafayette to provide school supplies for children battling cancer or with family members facing cancer, ensuring a successful school year.
• Christmas Giving Tree Annual holiday program providing Christmas assistance to children 18 or younger of active Miles Perret clients, with community members fulfilling gift wishes from decorated tree ornaments.
• Stuller Healthy Living Fitness Center Full-service on-site gym equipped with cardio machines, cable systems, and strength training equipment tailored for cancer patients at all fitness levels.
• Group Fitness Classes Structured movement-based therapies including Yoga, Toning, Pilates, Circuit Training, Balance Class, and Line Dancing tailored for individuals at all stages of cancer treatment and recovery.
• Teaching Kitchen Nutrition education workshop space led by nutrition professionals featuring live cooking demonstrations with evidence-based guidance on healthy eating.
• Community Workshops Community-building programs including Coffee and Culture, Walk-n-Coffee, and Coffee and Connection, fostering connection and learning among cancer patients and survivors.
• Support Groups Monthly support meetings including Breast Cancer Support Group, Prostate Cancer Support Group, Caregiver Cancer Support Group, and General Cancer Support Group.
• Resource Library Educational resource collection covering Etiology, Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, Survivorship, Caregivers, and Nutrition with links to authoritative cancer information sources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28,000 client families served since inception
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Junior League of LafayettecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partnership for Back to School Program. Junior League of Lafayette partners with Miles Perret each August to provide school supplies for children of cancer patients and survivors, helping families begin the school year with confidence and peace of mind.
• Louisiana Oilmen's Bass Invitational (LOBI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive bass fishing tournament with proceeds donated to Miles Perret. Directors are committed to helping the fight against cancer. Supports Miles Perret's mission of providing programs and services at no charge to local families.
• Acadiana KaratecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts annual Kicks for Miles Break-A-Thon where students break thousands of boards. Since 2005, has raised more than $300,000 helping thousands of Acadiana cancer patients.
• Quinn Physical TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for lymphedema assistance program. Provides compression garments and supportive items prescribed by oncologists or lymphedema specialists for Miles Perret clients.
• Agape TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for lymphedema assistance program. Provides compression garments and supportive items prescribed by oncologists or lymphedema specialists for Miles Perret clients.
• La FemmeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMonthly bra and prosthesis fittings offered at Miles Perret office for clients in need. Provides mastectomy-related products and professional fitting services.
• The Family TreecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Caregiver Cancer Support Group. Offers dedicated support group for caregivers of cancer patients, providing safe space to connect and share experiences managing stress, appointments, and resources.
• HomeBankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner location for Change for Miles coin drive. Free coin bottles available for pickup. Supports grassroots fundraising across Acadiana.
• Bill Blanchard Memorial Golf TournamentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBi-annual golf tournament honoring Bill Blanchard who lost his battle to lung cancer. Proceeds make direct impact in lives of local families fighting cancer.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/milesperret
• Xx.com/milesperret
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miles-perret-cancer-services

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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