Paulette A. Steeves Blood Cancer Memorial Fund
Established in loving memory of Paulette A. Steeves—an incredible mother, friend, and inspiration to all who knew her. Her generosity and unwavering commitment to uplifting the women in her community lives on through this memorial fund.
Grant Window Currently Closed
We’re truly sorry — our financial assistance program has received an overwhelming number of applications and all available funds have been allocated.
We’re hoping to secure additional resources and hope to reopen applications in the coming months.
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The Paulette A. Steeves Blood Cancer Memorial Fund aims to ease the financial burden faced by women diagnosed with blood cancers.
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According to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, blood cancers are among the most expensive to treat, resulting in thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs for patients and their families.
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During Paulette's journey, our family's financial challenges extended beyond medical bills. These challenges included cross-country travel to leading cancer research centers, managing the living expenses required to participate in effective clinical trials, and the significant costs associated with preparing for the treatment and recovery of a stem-cell transplant.
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With an increase in blood cancer diagnoses amongst young women, there’s a critical need to raise awareness about the profound and lasting economic impact of this form of cancer within our community.
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This memorial fund empowers women with blood cancers to focus on what truly matters—accessing the best treatments available and rebuilding their lives after diagnosis. Financial assistance awards can be used to address the cost of housing, utilities, transportation, food, and other non-medical expenses required to increase your chance of survivorship.
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