January 9, 2025
Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) Foundation Welcomes Lynn M. Grisco to Board of Directors
Bradenton, Fla., January 9, 2025 — The Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynn M. Grisco to its Board of Directors. The FCS Foundation provides financial assistance for non-medical living expenses to qualified adult cancer patients who are currently undergoing treatment in Florida, allowing them to focus on their treatment and recovery, rather than overdue bills.
In a joint statement, FCS Foundation Board Co-Chairs, Michael Diaz, MD and Raul Storey, MD, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Lynn to our Board. Her extensive experience in the healthcare sector, as well as her dedication to advancing innovative treatments and advocating for patient-centered care and access to therapies, will bring tremendous value to Foundation leadership.”
As the Founder and CEO of Grisco Consulting, LLC, Lynn is an accomplished biopharmaceutical executive with a diversified career spanning global life sciences, cosmeceuticals, specialty pharmacy, and business consulting. Her expertise extends across oncology, virology, neurology/CNS, and other rare disease conditions. She applies this extensive knowledge to advise businesses in healthcare services, pharmaceuticals/biotech, specialty pharmacy, cosmeceuticals, consumer packaged goods, and manufacturing sectors.
Recently, Lynn served as Chief of Staff to the EVP, COO, and Head of Commercial at Acadia Pharmaceuticals, where she led cross-functional teams and guided global expansion strategies. Previously, at Avadel Pharmaceuticals, she spearheaded the launch strategy and marketing plans for Lumryz, a transformative treatment for narcolepsy, earning multiple industry accolades, including two Apex Awards and PM360’s Trailblazer Award. At Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) Oncology, Lynn launched products and indications across multiple tumor types, led a team in developing impactful, franchise-wide patient support programs, and received several awards, including the America’s Region President’s Award.
FCS Foundation Executive Director Lynn Rasys said, “Lynn is dedicated to advocacy and has made a substantial impact in fundraising endeavors for non-profit organizations. She is a great supporter of the Foundation’s mission of ensuring that every qualified patient receives the assistance they need to pay their critical, non-medical living expenses. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Foundation Board.”
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About Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
The Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) Foundation provides financial support to qualified adult cancer patients in the state of Florida for expenses such as rent or mortgage, car payments and utility bills. By giving patients peace of mind in knowing that their bills are being paid while they are undergoing treatment, the FCS Foundation allows them to concentrate on what really matters – fighting cancer.
Due to the generosity of the Florida Cancer Specialists physicians in covering all overhead expenses for the Foundation, 100% of donations received go directly toward paying the essential non-medical living expenses of an adult battling cancer.
The Foundation is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization located at 5985 Silver Falls Run, Suite 210, Bradenton, Florida 34211. Learn more about the FCS Foundation at: FCSF.org or call (941) 677.7181.
For More Information, Contact:
Lynn Rasys, Executive Director
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
LRasys@FLCancer.com
(941) 677.7184