We understand that when you are diagnosed with a blood cancer, your whole life is turned upside down. In an effort to make your life as easy as possible during this time, The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan offers support and resources to you and your family at no cost.

Education & Resources

  • Access to extensive resource library
  • Information on diagnosis, coping, financial and emotional issues, etc.
  • Referral services
  • Stepping Stones resource kit for newly registered patients

    Emotional Support
    Delivered by Master's Level Professionals

    • Personalized case management
    • Personal in-office or virtual support
    • Ongoing phone calls or emails
    • Support groups
    • Community resources for caregiver support

    Financial Assistance

    • Customized financial roadmaps
      • Help planning for cancer-related expenses
      • Connect with outside resources
    • Patient Reimbursement Fund*
      • For treatment-related expenses not covered by insurance (prescriptions, transportation to treatment for patients and caregivers)
    • Special Needs Grant*
      • For urgent one-time needs (housing, utilities, emergency car repairs)

    *Funding subject to availability

    Social Support

    • Fun experiences and opportunities to connect with other patients and families throughout the year
      • Holiday parties (Valentine’s, Halloween, Christmas)
      • Ticketed events (movies, sports, concerts)
      • Family outings (bowling, skating, dinner, horseback riding, cider mills)

      Holiday Toys Program

      Wish list fulfillment during the holidays for pediatric patients and their siblings, as well as children of adult patients (18 and under)

      HEAR FROM BCFM DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SUPPORT MELISSA ANTONCIC