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We believe that the best way to honor Shannon's memory is to continue her passion of helping people.
The Shannon Romanchuk Saturno Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization created in memory of a young woman who was taken too soon. The Foundation's goal is to help other families going through loss, serve and give back to other organizations, and support teens and young adults through their educational journey.
We believe that the best way to honor Shannon's memory is to continue her passion of helping people. We do this by raising money through the The Shannon Romanchuk Saturno Foundation, Inc. and support families in need.
About Shannon Romanchuk Saturno
Shannon Romanchuk Saturno was a beautiful young woman–a daughter, granddaughter, sister, wife, friend, and teacher who was taken way too soon. In August of 2013, while in her 6th month of pregnancy, Shannon was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Shannon immediately started treatments while pregnant and on November 12th, 2013, gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Siena Hope. Shannon was in remission for a short time when the cancer returned. During her entire journey, Shannon openly shared her story across social media platforms, fought each and every day, while inspiring others to do the same. Cancer did not define Shannon. Please read more about her life story and the impacts she has had on others.
Shannon’s Law
On Friday, August 2, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo enacted Shannon’s Law, sponsored by Senator Monica R. Martinez (D-Brentwood), which is a bill requiring insurance companies to cover annual mammogram screenings for New Yorkers ages 35 to 39 when it is deemed medically necessary. This legislation is named in honor of Shannon Saturno, a Babylon teacher who was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant and passed away at 31 years old.
Application for Consideration
The Shannon Romanchuk Saturno Foundation Inc. is set up to assist families and individuals in need in the Babylon, NY and immediate surrounding areas. The application can be filled out by anyone for their own needs, or on behalf of another person or family.
All applications, applicant names and recipient names will remain completely confidential. As we continue to grow the Foundation, more information will follow.