The Reaumond Foundation was founded on October 26th, 2018, one year after the passing of Robert Reaumond to pancreatic cancer. It was established to honor Bob’s legacy and continue his fight against one of the most deadly cancers. With pancreatic cancer being the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, the foundation seeks to raise awareness, fund research, and provide critical support for families facing this diagnosis. Since its inception, the foundation has raised over $2.5M to support these efforts.

The Reaumond Foundation focuses on three main areas:

Pancreatic Cancer Research – They fund cunning edge research aimed at improving early detection, advancing treatment options, and ultimately finding a cure for pancreatic cancer, which has a 5-year survival rate of just 12%. Assisting Families – They offer tailored financial assistance to families facing the burden of pancreatic cancer, helping with transportation, medications, lodging, and day-to-day expenses so they can focus on care and recovery. Homes of Hope – Through the Homes of Hope program, they provide affordable housing for patients traveling to MD Anderson Cancer Center, the nation’s top-ranked cancer hospital. This initiative helps alleviate the financial burden of housing, allowing families to stay close to their loved ones during treatment without worrying about high living costs.

The Reaumond Foundation is focusing on expanding both their research funding and Homes of Hope program. They are actively working to increase support for cunning edge research into early detection and treatment options for pancreatic cancer, which remains one of the deadliest forms of the disease. Additionally, their goal is to grow their Homes of Hope program to assist more families in need of affordable housing while receiving treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Every dollar raised for this initiative helps ease the financial burden that comes with traveling far from home for life-saving care.

The WPCC can support The Reaumond Foundation by helping raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and the critical need for research funding. Additionally, the WPCC can help expand their network of supporters through sponsorships and fundraising efforts that ensure more families receive financial assistance, housing support, and access to life-saving treatments.

In the next year, they’re excited to partner with the WPCC to grow their fundraising efforts and raise awareness for pancreatic cancer. They look forward to expanding their Homes of Hope program to assist more families with affordable housing during their treatment at MD Anderson, and to continue increasing funding for pancreatic cancer research. Together, they hope to make significant strides in improving outcomes for those battling this devastating disease.

To learn more about the Reaumond Foundation, visit their Member Page