Cancer of Many Colors

Cancer of Many Colors (CMC)

Supporting South Carolina cancer patients with dignity, compassion, and practical help

Cancer of Many Colors (CMC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to meeting the basic needs of cancer patients across South Carolina. Our mission is simple and urgent: to ease the financial burden of cancer so patients can focus on healing.

Founded by Paulette Criscione, a two‑time breast and lung cancer survivor, CMC was created from lived experience. Paulette also cared for her father and two brothers, all of whom lost their battles with cancer. After witnessing the overwhelming financial strain cancer places on families, she established CMC in Lexington, SC to provide meaningful, immediate support to those walking the same difficult path.

Each ribbon in Cancer of Many Colors honors a member of Paulette’s family and the cancer that claimed their life—Pink for breast cancer, Orange for leukemia, Burgundy/Ivory for throat cancer, White for lung cancer, and Kelly Green for bile duct cancer. Together, these colors represent the many forms of cancer and the many families affected.

Through our Small Gift Program, eligible patients can receive up to $500 to help cover essential living expenses such as rent, mortgage, utilities, food, clothing, and other necessities. All payments are made directly to service providers to ensure support reaches those who need it most. Assistance is available to patients of any age, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic background, or cancer type.

Your Midlands Gives support helps CMC provide stability, dignity, and hope to cancer patients across South Carolina—one family at a time.

Testimonials

I want to thank you for your recent assistance. Going through this breast cancer journey has certainly been a challenge. Your help in paying our mortgage payment for this month is much appreciated. Thank you for considering and sharing. Though this journey has been hard it has also been good. I look upon this as an opportunity from God for God's glory, others good & my growth. Even on the hard days there are many blessings to count. Thank you for the blessing you've been to us! Patient