Louisiana Cancer Foundation Supports Families During National Cancer Prevention Month

MONROE, La. (KNOE) – February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and the Louisiana Cancer Foundation is emphasizing the importance of prevention and early detection. The foundation offers financial assistance to patients and families affected by cancer, with a focus on both immediate needs and long-term support.

James Adams, executive director of the Louisiana Cancer Foundation, said the foundation helps ease this burden by offering scholarships to students whose families have been impacted by cancer.

“These scholarships support students who’ve faced financial hardships due to a parent’s cancer diagnosis,” Adams said. The foundation partners with the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) to provide this aid.

Funds raised from events like the Mad Dash 5K, galas, and golf tournaments also support the foundation’s programs, including the Cancer Foundation League. This program helps cover medication costs, transportation, nutritional supplements, and utility bills for cancer patients.

Genevieve Wetzel, whose father was diagnosed with cancer when she was 10 and again at 13, credits the support of her family and the Monroe community for helping them through tough times.

“The community rallied around us, providing food and gift cards. We didn’t have to worry about those things, and I don’t know what we would have done without that support,” she said.

While the foundation provides vital assistance, it also emphasizes the importance of cancer prevention and early detection, offering free screenings for the community.

For more information on screenings and financial aid programs, visit lacancerfoundation.org

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