Since 2015, the Salt Lake City Hope Lodge has served more than 24,000 guests (patients and caregivers), providing more than 98,000 nights of free lodging, and saving guests an estimated $17 million.

The American Cancer Society Salt Lake City Hope Lodge is saving lives by providing free, temporary lodging for cancer patients and their caregiver when their best chance for a cure is far from home.

“We work with the oncology social workers to recognize people who travel to receive cancer treatment,” Stock said. “To stay here, the guest must live 40 miles or more away from their treatment ...