Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Four pediatric cancer patients at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital (HFCH) at Cabell Huntington Hospital, a member of Marshall Health Network, have received scholarships through the 2024 Jonathan A. Ferguson and Dr. Cheryl L. Cook Scholarship awards program.
The award recipients included:
The Jonathan A. Ferguson and Dr. Cheryl L. Cook Scholarship was established in 2021 by Dr. Cook in honor of her husband, Jon Ferguson, who passed away after an eight-month battle with acute lymphocytic leukemia and lymphoma.
This annual scholarship program offers educational support to past or present patients of the HFCH Pediatric Oncology Program, who were treated for cancer and have demonstrated their ability to succeed academically despite a challenging medical diagnosis.
“We are deeply grateful for Dr. Cheryl Cook's unwavering commitment to supporting our community, especially those facing the immense challenges of cancer,” said Kristi Arrowood, executive director of MHN Foundations. “Dr. Cook's firsthand experience with the struggles of families battling childhood cancer has inspired her to create opportunities for young survivors to pursue higher education. Her dedication is building a stronger, more supportive community for all affected by cancer.”
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cook for her vision in supporting young cancer survivors in our community,” said Paul Finch, MD, Marshall Health pediatric hematologist and oncologist, chief of pediatric oncology at HFCH, and assistant professor at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. “Her establishment of this scholarship is profoundly appreciated, and we are excited to honor even more deserving young individuals in the future.”
For more information about contributing to the Jonathan A. Ferguson and Dr. Cheryl L. Cook Scholarship awards program, please contact Arrowood at Kristi.Arrowood@mhnnetwork.org or call 304.526.2009.