Research and Education

We support local organizations and helps to fund scholarships for those making a difference for cancer patients in northeast Louisiana.

LA Cancer Foundation Research and Education

Research

The LCF has been a long time financial supporter of the University of Louisiana Monroe-College of Pharmacy Breast Cancer Research ongoing efforts, giving approximately $180k in total.

In 2024, the Louisiana Cancer Foundation partnered with distinguished researcher Dr Paul Sylevester to establish the “Paul W. Sylvester Louisisna Cancer Foundation endowed scholarship”. This scholarship will be made eligible to three Pharm D students that have an interest in the field of oncology and/or cancer research and will be starting their third or fourth year of training in the ULM College of Pharmacy.

Education & Scholarships

The LCF provides an endowed scholarship at the University of Louisiana Monroe for a cancer survivor or someone that has experienced a financial hardship caused by cancer in their family; also the Teresa Marsala Nursing Fund for the ULM College of Nursing.

For Research & Education

Fundraisers & Events

Our Fundrraisers & Events

Our fundraisers and events help The Louisiana Cancer Foundation provide practical support for cancer patients, hold free public cancer screenings, and fund cancer research and education in northeeast Louisiana. Our yearly events include Cancer Foundation League Gala, Cancer Foundation League Fashion Fusion, Cancer Foundation League Theresa Marsala Golf Tournament, MAD Dash, and Cancer Survivor’s Breakfast.