Patients at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine will receive a helping hand thanks to a contribution from the Cancer Care Foundation.
The local nonprofit, which raises money through the annual Steinberg Winter Classic hockey tournament, recently donated $40,000 for Siteman patients who need assistance with treatment-related expenses.
“The Siteman Cancer Center is thankful for these funds, which help patients concentrate
less on finances and more on improving their health and overall well-being,” says Timothy Eberlein, MD, Siteman director.
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The donation helps pay for transportation to and from chemotherapy and radiation treatments, pharmaceuticals, child care and other needs.
Joe Fresta Jr., a two-time testicular cancer survivor, founded The Steinberg Winter Classic, a three-on-three tournament. The second annual tournament and related events will be March 1-3 at Forest Park. Visit www.steinbergwinterclassic.com for more information.
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The Siteman Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Missouri, is ranked a top 10 cancer facility by U.S. News & World Report. Comprising the cancer research, prevention and treatment programs of Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, Siteman is also Missouri’s only member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.