The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan

10/27/2026

Last call for Holiday Toys donors & shoppers 🎁 Will you donate or sign up to sponsor a child's list by Saturday, October 31?

We still have 125 children’s wish lists that need support this holiday season — and our first holiday party in Grand Rapids is fast approaching on November 17!

If you’re able to give gifts to patients and families facing blood cancer this holiday season, please fill out the form at https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E355350&id=115 by Saturday, October 31.

No time to shop? No problem! Donate money to sponsor a list at https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/the-blood-cancer-foundation-of-michigan/holiday-toys-donation-form, and we’ll do the shopping for you.

When you donate or shop for BCFM's Holiday Toys, you’re delivering more than gifts. You’re giving hope, magic, joy, and some levity in an otherwise challenging season for patients and families.

From our heart to yours, thank you 💙

10/21/2026

For blood cancer patients in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, "getting to treatment" often means hundreds of miles on the road — and that adds up fast, in time and money. Thanks to the generosity of Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) and the Community Foundation of Marquette County Community Foundation of Marquette County, BCFM can help close that gap for families across the U.P.

One of our patients, a parent recently diagnosed with an aggressive blood cancer, had to travel out of state for specialized treatment while unable to work. Travel assistance from BCFM helped cover the cost of getting there — and gave the patient one less thing to worry about while focusing on healing.

Meanwhile, a young patient from the U.P. has been traveling over 450 miles round-trip for treatment for the past few years. Thanks to the continued support of organizations like UPPCO and the Community Foundation of Marquette County, BCFM has been able to help ease the cost of that round-trip travel year after year.

These aren't rare stories. They're daily life for blood cancer patients across the U.P., where the nearest specialized care can be hours away. Support like this means patients can focus on treatment, not on how they'll afford the drive to get there.

Thank you, UPPCO and the Community Foundation of Marquette County, for helping make sure distance is never the reason a patient walks their journey alone.

10/20/2026

Earlier this month, on a beautiful fall day, 12 BCFM patients and their families gathered at Uncle John's C***r Mill (Official Page) to enjoy the best that this season has to offer: changing colors, c***r and donuts, pumpkin picking, and a wagon ride around the orchard.

Thank you to our generous donors who make social events like these — that remind our patients and their families they’re not alone in their journey with blood cancer — possible 💙

10/17/2026

Sometimes the smallest things become the biggest stressors, like losing power and watching a fridge full of groceries go bad. That's what happened to one of our patients, right in the middle of treatment.

Thanks to the generosity of the Allegan County Community Foundation, our Patient Support team was able to step in fast. They provided the patient with funds to restock their groceries. The patient later told us it came at exactly the moment they needed a little hope.

This is what community partnership looks like in action. When a patient can't meet their basic needs — food, prescription payments, and travel to critical treatment appointments — BCFM is there providing aid. Thank you, Allegan County Community Foundation, for helping us be there for patients and their families when it matters most.

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10/13/2026

Big thanks to Four County Community Foundation for helping us move closer to the day when no one in Michigan faces blood cancer alone 💙

Grants like the one we received from 4CCF show up in real ways, like helping a patient cover household bills while they were in and out of the hospital during treatment. In part, this funding allowed that patient to focus on getting better instead of worrying about what was piling up at home.

Thank you, 4CCF, for being part of our community's care team!

10/10/2026

Nothing beats an afternoon or evening at the ballpark ⚾️

Thanks to donated tickets from the Detroit Tigers, our BCFM families get to enjoy Comerica Park together. Nearly every month from April through September, we were able to offer them tickets to games.

For many families, it's an outing they might not otherwise be able to afford, among hospital bills, household bills, and the like.

More than that, it's a chance to sit alongside other BCFM families and feel that comforting reminder: You are not alone.

Thank you, Detroit Tigers, for helping our families make new memories all season long!

10/08/2026

As we move into the thick of autumn, we're reflecting on a few highlights from our summer.

In August, thanks to the generosity of our donors, BCFM hosted a picnic for patients and their families in Metro Detroit. Nine families, including two brand-new BCFM families, gathered at a park in Sterling Heights for an evening of connection, food, and fun.

Buffalo Wild Wings in Troy donated a delicious dinner, and our amazing volunteers served food, ran relay races, set up lawn games, and helped families get creative with rock painting.

There's something special about watching kids run around and play while parents connect with other families who just "get it." Some families made new friends, others enjoyed quality time together, and everyone went home with a smile, a raffle prize, and a BCFM tumbler in hand!

Thank you to everyone who made this evening possible. Moments like these are what it's all about 💙

10/06/2026

Thank you for stepping up and striding alongside us throughout Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM)! We’re grateful to the 14 fundraisers who joined us. Together, they raised $7,650 with the help of at least 57 people in September. That money will go directly toward filling the gap — emotional, financial, and social — for Michigan blood cancer patients and their families.

September may be over, but our BCAM fundraiser isn’t going anywhere. As we kick off October, we’d welcome a donation from you to power our mission — and help us reach more blood cancer patients and families in Michigan with our programming.

A gift today takes less than three minutes. Visit givebutter.com/bcfm-bcam-2026 to get started.

10/05/2026

On September 25, we had the pleasure of gathering the clinicians, nurses, social workers, oncology specialists, and pharmacists who care for patients and families facing blood cancer at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth.

Over breakfast and a boxed lunch, attendees connected with peers and heard insights shared by Kathleen Hardy and a panel of four leading hematology-oncology experts: Jason Chen, Grace Cullen, Philip Stella, and Bernard Marini.

The topic was burnout, and while some of the lessons may be familiar, they’re worth repeating. One of the strongest messages was the importance of fully disconnecting from the office between shifts. Making time for family, friends, hobbies, and life outside of work is essential to finding joy both in and outside of the clinical setting.

We were also reminded to lean on our community. When team members feel seen and heard, they are more engaged. Attendees were encouraged to ask for help and feedback. Seeking colleagues’ perspectives taps their knowledge and allows everyone to share the responsibility of the interdisciplinary team.

The panel also emphasized the importance of making space to grieve. Grief is an important part of caring for patients, and understanding how we process loss allows us to better care for ourselves and others.

Finally, the panelists touched on the importance of being present with patients. When a patient needs extra time, give it. Be vulnerable and professional, and help patients and families prepare for the final chapter. These moments help us stay connected to the meaning and joy of caring for others.

The morning ended with a door-prize drawing for an inflatable hot tub. One very lucky pharma representative won — and had to figure out how to fit the very large prize into his car.

Thank you, AbbVie and Takeda, for sponsoring the Clinician Connection Forum and to all our other event partners for your support!

09/30/2026

We’re working for a world where every blood cancer patient in Michigan has the opportunity to receive personalized and ongoing support based on their geographical location and unique needs.

Help us end Blood Cancer Awareness Month strong. Give today: givebutter.com/bcfm-bcam-2026