Paulette Criscione is a two-time breast and lung cancer survivor, who also served as a caregiver for her father and two brothers, all of whom lost their battles with cancer. Having witnessed firsthand of the financial burden cancer places on patients and their families, she founded Cancer of Many Colors, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit based in Lexington, SC to provide critical financial support to those in need.

Inspired by the loss of her loved ones, each ribbon in Cancer of Many Colors represents the type of cancer that took a member of Paulette's family: Pink for breast cancer, Orange for leukemia, Burgundy/Ivory for throat cancer, White for lung, and Kelly Green for bile duct cancer. These colors symbolize the many forms of cancer.

CMC provides financial assistance to patients across South Carolina, helping them cover essential living expenses during treatment-regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic group, or type of cancer. Through our Small Gift Program, eligible patients can receive up to $500 with rent, mortgage, utilities, food, clothing and other necessities. All payments are made directly to service providers, ensuring support reaches those in need.