Mesothelioma Help Announces the Launch of their 2017 Scholarship Program

The Jan Egerton and Don Smitley Mesothelioma Scholarship will Provide Four Scholarships for Students in Colleges and Universities throughout the United States

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 6, 2017 / The founders of Mesothelioma Help, https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/mesothelioma/, a leading online resource about mesothelioma, are pleased to announce the launch of their 2017 scholarship program that honors two mesothelioma warriors who ultimately lost their battles with the disease.

To learn more about Mesothelioma Help and read some of the many in-depth and educational articles about mesothelioma, please visit https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/mesothelioma/.

As a spokesperson for Mesothelioma Help noted, the Jan Egerton and Don Smitley Mesothelioma Scholarship program will offer four scholarships to college and university students who are 18 years and older and attend school in the United States. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $2,500. Those who wish to apply can do so directly through the Mesothelioma Help website.

“Our goal is to help the educational efforts of students while raising awareness of mesothelioma, provide information about its prognosis and the dangers of being exposed to asbestos,” noted the spokesperson, adding that essay submissions open on March 7, 2017 and close on March 25, 2017. The winners will be announced on May 10, 2017.

To apply for the scholarship, students must submit an essay that either tells their own personal story about how they have dealt with asbestos disease or cancer, and/or how they hope to use their education to help those diagnosed with cancer. Students may also discuss why raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos is so crucial, and what they would say to someone who is currently battling mesothelioma.

Egerton, who was one of the judges for the 2016 scholarship program, battled mesothelioma for over 10 years. During that time, she dedicated herself to raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos, along with inspiring researchers to focus on finding new treatments and ultimately, a cure.

Smitley spent his days with his family, his beloved dog Charley and playing in The Dunbar Boys, his bluegrass band.

“No one ever heard Don complain or wonder, ‘Why me?’ while he fought mesothelioma. But everyone that knew him would say that faith and a positive attitude carried him through each day,” the spokesperson noted.

About Mesothelioma Help:

Mesothelioma Help, America’s Mesothelioma Resource, is one of the web’s primary resources for information on malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The team of writers, supporters and sponsors of this site are dedicated to bringing the latest, most comprehensive mesothelioma information to patients, families and caregivers. For more information, please visit https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/.

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