Ways to Give

Memorial/Honorary Scholarship Program

Our Memorial/Honorary Scholarship Program allows an individual or group to fund a ‘named’ scholarship ($1,000 minimum) in honor or in memory of a loved one, friend, colleague, or anyone of their choosing.

Donors work with BNCA to determine criteria for the scholarship, e.g., specific type of cancer or specific program of study. Scholarships are awarded annually at the Hope Begins Here Awards Presentation.

Donald Perlman, MD – $5,000 Memorial Scholarship

The Donald Perlman, MD Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Perlman by his wife Cynthia Perlman and family. The $5,000 scholarship was awarded in 2024 to Kaitlyn Pugh, a high school student from Saugus High School. She plans on attending Endicott College.

Debbie Plunkett – $2,500 Memorial Scholarship

The Debbie Plunkett Memorial Scholarship was established by the Plunkett Family and Friends. Two $1,750 were awarded in 2024. The first to Giselle Vides Perlera, a high school student from Lynn Vocational Technical Institute and to Camilo Cartagena from Lynn Classical High School.

Donald Perlman, MD – $5,000 Memorial Scholarship

The Donald Perlman, MD Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Perlman by his wife Cynthia Perlman and family. The $5,000 scholarship was awarded in 2024 to Kaitlyn Pugh, a high school student from Saugus High School. She plans on attending Endicott College.