Leukemia

October 16, 2026

20 Years Old, with a 50/50 Chance of Survival: Does High-Risk Leukemia in Young Adults Represent a Failure in Research Priorities?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — While modern pediatric leukemia treatment stands as one of oncology’s greatest triumph stories, a quiet and urgent crisis persists for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients diagnosed with high-risk acute blood cancers. St. Petersburg-based Jackson Copeland Foundation targets the massive survival disparity gap in AYA acute myeloid leukemia, raising funds for pioneering research with Oct. 30 Anchors & Irons Invitational charity golf tournament in Clearwater….

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May 19, 2026

The Jackson Copeland Foundation Awarded $10,000 Grant from Duke Energy Foundation as Part of Commitment to Support Communities Across Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Duke Energy Foundation announced it has awarded a $10,000 grant to The Jackson Copeland Foundation to help ensure families can afford essential living expenses following a blood cancer diagnosis….

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December 2, 2025

Florida Family Launches Foundation to Battle Hard-to-Treat Leukemia and Support Patients and Families

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Jackson Copeland Foundation has officially launched, announcing a dual mission to fund research into high-risk leukemia variants and provide critical financial support to patients and families navigating the devastating costs of leukemia treatment. Beyond research, the Foundation addresses the immediate, crushing burden of a diagnosis….

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