Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Raises More than $63,000 at the 2nd Annual Dream BIG Luncheon

Event proceeds will benefit the organization and its goal to raise awareness and advance funding for stomach cancer. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, hosted its 2nd Annual Dream BIG Luncheon on Monday, September 26, 2016 […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation in Partnership With The American Association for Cancer Research Presents Two Grants Totaling $200,000

Researchers awarded grants to pursue topics of interest in the field of gastric cancer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, launched its third annual grant cycle totaling $200,000 in research awards for young fellows. These awards […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Offers a Free Patient Resource Education Program to Patients, Families, and Caregivers

Patients, families, and caregivers are provided free information and support services. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, is proud to offer the Patient Resource Education Program (PREP) which provides stomach cancer patients, families, and caregivers with […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Announces Inaugural Youth Leadership Council Essay Contest Winners

Young minds explore the topic of stomach cancer research FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is proud to announce its Inaugural Youth Leadership Council (YLC) Essay Contest winners. Jeremiah Jantzen, age 10, from Las Vegas, Nevada won $100 in the Elementary School division with his heartwarming […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Hosts 2nd Annual Dream BIG Luncheon

Event proceeds will benefit the organization and its goal to raise awareness and advance funding for stomach cancer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, is excited to host its 2nd Annual Dream BIG Luncheon. The […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer's Medical Advisory Board Member Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP Named to National Cancer Moonshot Initiative Blue Ribbon Panel

Blue Ribbon Panel shares their insight and gives recommendations to help advance cancer research. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Leading cancer experts, including Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Edith P. Mitchell, were named to the Blue Ribbon Panel for the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative. This panel […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Launches Broward County Community Outreach Initiative to Serve Stomach Cancer Patients, Caregivers and Families

DDF's Community Outreach Initiative sponsored by The Salah Foundation FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) launched its Broward County Community Outreach Initiative to raise awareness and provide resources and information about stomach cancer to healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers and families. This initiative is generously sponsored by the Salah […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Raises More Than $318,000 for Stomach Cancer Research

DDF celebrated its 7th anniversary, James Bond style FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) celebrated its 7th anniversary, 007 style, at the 7th Annual Dream Makers Gala on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at The Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood Florida. With 540 registered attendees, over $318,000 […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Encourages Stomach Cancer Researchers to Apply for Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Grants

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Defense's Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs has announced Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 funding opportunities for the Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP).  For FY 2016, stomach cancer is one of 13 topic areas eligible for research funding. Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation hosted its 6th Annual FREE Stomach Cancer Education Symposium & Webinar Featuring Distinguished Line-Up of Medical Professionals

Patients and families had the opportunity to learn all about gastric cancer from top oncology and healthcare experts FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) held its 6th Annual Stomach Cancer Education Symposium and Webinar featuring a panel of leading oncologists and healthcare experts.  The Symposium, supported […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Hosts 007th Annual Dream Makers Gala

DDF celebrates its 7th anniversary, James Bond style FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is excited to host its 007th Annual Dream Makers Gala on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at The Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood Florida beginning at 007 p.m. The evening will feature […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation's 4th Annual Stomach Cancer Capitol Hill Advocacy Day Pursues Stomach Cancer Research Funding

Advocates traveled to Washington, D.C. to urge Congress to increase research resources in the fight against stomach cancer. WASHINGTON, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) hosted its 4th Annual Stomach Cancer Capitol Hill Advocacy Day in Washington D.C. on February 10 – 11, 2016. While in D.C., 40 advocates representing […]

7th Annual Night of Laughter Raises Over $35,000 for Stomach Cancer Research

DDF Shares Many Laughs for Stomach Cancer Awareness HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) held its Seventh Annual Night of Laughter at The Improv Comedy Club at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday, January 31, 2016.  Event chair Sheri Albert lost her […]

Debbie's Dream Team Participates in the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon for the 6th Year in a Row

Dream Team triples in size and runs like the wind for stomach cancer MIAMI, Feb. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer's (DDF) Dream Team ran in the 2016 Miami Marathon and Half Marathon for the sixth year in a row on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Miami, Florida. Event Co-Chairs Lori Coopersmith […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Hosts 4th Annual Stomach Cancer Capitol Hill Advocacy Day

In hopes for stomach cancer inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) Defense Appropriations Act PLANTATION, Fla., Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is hosting its 4th Annual Stomach Cancer Capitol Hill Advocacy Day in Washington D.C. on February 10 – 11, 2016. While in D.C., advocates from all over […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation to Fund Two Research Grants

Together, The Young Fellowship Grant and The Career Development Award total $200,000 FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), an international non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, launched two research grants totaling $200,000 for the 2015-2016 grant cycle. A Career Development Award for $150,000 […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation's 1st Chicago Stomach Cancer Education Symposium & Webinar, Featuring Distinguished Line-Up of Medical Professionals

Patients and families have the opportunity to gain in-depth gastric cancer insights from top oncology and healthcare experts. CHICAGO, Oct. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — A panel of leading oncologists and healthcare experts will join Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) on Saturday, November 7, 2015 for the first Chicago Stomach Cancer Education Symposium and Webinar […]

Philanthropist Cynthia Peterson Named to Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Board of Directors

Cynthia Peterson brings years of experience to DDF, contributing her knowledge and passion to the organization's mission of raising stomach cancer awareness DAVIE, Fla., Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) recently elected Cynthia Peterson to its Board of Directors. She is also the Chair of DDF's Board Development Committee and […]

Jonathan Perrillo Named to Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Board of Directors

Jonathan Perrillo brings a fresh outlook to DDF, contributing his knowledge and passion to the organization's mission of raising stomach cancer awareness DAVIE, Fla., Aug. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) recently elected Jonathan Perrillo to its Board of Directors. He is also a member of DDF's Budget and Finance Committee […]

David Kubiliun Named to Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Board of Directors

David Kubiliun brings years of experience to DDF, contributing his knowledge and passion to the organization's mission of raising stomach cancer awareness DAVIE, Fla., Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) recently elected David Kubiliun to its Board of Directors. David has been DDF's Gala Chair for the past three years […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Hosts First Dream BIG Luncheon

Event proceeds benefit the organization and its goal to raise awareness and advance funding for stomach cancer. PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, is excited to host its first Dream BIG Luncheon. The event will take […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Raises More Than $300,000 At The 6th Annual Dream Makers Gala

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) hosted its sixth annual "Dream Makers Gala" on Saturday, April 18th at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa.  With more than 600 people in attendance, the event raised over $300,000 to fund research and benefit stomach cancer patients […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation's 5th Annual Stomach Cancer Education Symposium, Featuring Distinguished Line-up of Medical Professionals

Hundreds of patients and families gain in-depth gastric cancer insights from top oncology and health care experts. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — A panel of oncologists and health care experts from leading institutions across the U.S. joined Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) which hosted its 5th Annual Stomach Cancer Education Symposium. […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Hosts Sixth Annual Dream Makers Gala

Event proceeds benefit the organization and its goal to raise awareness and advance funding for stomach cancer. FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, is excited to host its sixth annual Dream Makers Gala. The event will […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Raised Over $18,000 by Completing the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon

Running for the Dream of Curing Stomach Cancer MIAMI, March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) raised over $18,000 in the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. With 85 marathon and half marathon runners, the Dream Team doubled the number of runners from the previous year and celebrated the fifth year running […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Announces 5th Annual DDF Dream Team in the Miami Marathon & Half Marathon

Proceeds raised by the team will fund future research in hopes of finding a cure for stomach cancer. MIAMI, Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) invites friends, families, sponsors and supporters to join its 5th Annual DDF Dream Team to run in the upcoming Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. Runners […]

November is Officially Proclaimed Curing Stomach Cancer Month: An International Movement to Increase Awareness

DAVIE, Fla., Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — November has officially been proclaimed Curing Stomach Cancer Month in the United States in Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Vermont.  Health Canada also recognizes November as Curing Stomach Cancer Month. This is an international movement to increase awareness and education about stomach cancer […]

North Carolina Proclaims November as Curing Stomach Cancer Month

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The state of North Carolina has officially proclaimed November as Curing Stomach Cancer Month.  This is a national movement to increase awareness and education about stomach cancer and to spread the message that more research funding needs to be supported. More specifically this research will be geared toward better […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Launches "Support Community" Program to Connect, Educate and Inspire Patients and Families

DAVIE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) has partnered with Inspire to launch a peer-to-peer Support Community to connect stomach cancer patients, families, friends and caregivers. The support community provides support and inspiration for those who have been diagnosed with stomach cancer and is a safe and secure place […]

Philanthropist Marsha Levy Named to Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Board of Directors

Marsha Levy brings years of experience to DDF, contributing her knowledge and passion to the organization's mission of raising stomach cancer awareness DAVIE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness, supporting patients, and advancing funding for stomach cancer research, recently welcomed Marsha Levy […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Invites Runners to Participate with Them in the Chicago Half Marathon

Run with the DDF Dream Team in Chicago on September 7 CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is excited to have a team in this year's Chicago Half Marathon on Sunday, September 7, 2014, beginning at 7 a.m. in Jackson Park.  The "Dream Team" runners receive a DDF race […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation's New York Chapter President to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Nicole Reichenbach climbs in honor of her father who moved mountains for her family and lost his life to stomach cancer NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Nicole Reichenbach, New York Chapter President of Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), will climb Mount Kilimanjaro on Thursday, August 21, 2014, in honor of her father […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Continues to Be at the Forefront of Hastening Stomach Cancer Treatment Development and Assisting with Clinical Trials Enrollment

Making a Difference Through Scientific Research and Discovery BOSTON, July 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer's Medical Advisory Board Member Adam Bass, MD, serves as co-Chair of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Gastric Cancer Project, Director for Translational Research for the Center for Esophageal and Gastric Cancer at the Dana-Farber Cancer […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Partners with the American Association for Cancer Research to Present Its First $50,000 Young Fellowship Award to Dr. David Allison

Research grant recipient will be studying the contribution of the polycomb repressive complex (PRC2) towards gastric cancer progression. FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, launched its first research grant of $50,000 for a Young Fellowship Award. […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Raises Awareness of Increased Stomach Cancer Rates with Inaugural Run for Debbie's Dream, 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run

Runners, walkers and volunteers, grab your shoes and let's increase awareness of stomach cancer AKRON, Ohio, May 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is proud to announce its first Run for Debbie's Dream, 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run to increase awareness of the increased incidence rate of stomach cancer in […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation and prIME Oncology Jointly Sponsor 4th Annual Stomach Cancer Education Symposium, Featuring Distinguished Line-up of Medical Professionals

Hundreds of patients and families gain in-depth gastric cancer insights from top oncology and health care experts FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — A panel of oncologists and health care experts from leading institutions across the U.S. joined Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) in hosting its 4th annual Stomach Cancer Education Symposium. […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Raises More Than $300,000 at the Fifth Annual Dream Makers Gala

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) hosted its fifth annual "Dream Makers Gala" on Saturday, April 26th at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa.  With more than 515 people in attendance, the event raised over $300,000 to fund research and benefit stomach cancer patients […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Hosts Fifth Annual Dream Makers Gala

Event proceeds benefit the organization and its goal to raise awareness and advance funding for stomach cancer. FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, is excited to host its fifth annual Dream Makers Gala. The event will […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Hosts Fourth Annual "Stomach Cancer Education Symposium & Webinar"

Fort Lauderdale-based event to provide stomach cancer patients and their families unparalleled access to hear from eight world-renowned experts in the field of stomach cancer FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, is proud to host its […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Partners with Oncology Researchers, National Organizations, and Renowned Experts to Address Congress on Insufficiently Funded Stomach Cancer Research Initiatives

Research experts seek congressional support for increased research resources for curing stomach cancer DAVIE, Fla., April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) hosted its first ever Stomach Cancer Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill on February 28, 2014 to bring awareness about the increased incidence rate of stomach cancer in young adults […]

Treatment of Stomach Cancer and Lack of Research Message Reaches Capitol Hill During the Second Annual Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Advocacy Day

57 advocates travel to Washington, DC to urge Congress to increase research resources for stomach cancer DAVIE, Fla., March 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Advocates for Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) traveled to Washington, DC for the Second Annual Stomach Cancer Advocacy Day. Patients and survivors were among the stomach cancer advocates, representing 16 states, […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Hosts Fifth Annual "Night of Laughter" to Raise Awareness and Funds for Stomach Cancer Research

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is excited to announce its 5th Annual Night of Laughter, taking place on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's Improv Comedy Club. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. The […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Assembles Dream Team to Participate in Miami Marathon and Half Marathon

Team members will run in honor of cancer patients while raising money to support the foundation and its mission of curing stomach cancer MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) invites friends, families, sponsors and supporters to join its 4th Annual DDF Dream Team to run in the upcoming Miami […]

American Association for Cancer Research and Debbie's Dream Foundation Partner to Offer Gastric Cancer Research Fellowship

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) are pleased to announce a new fellowship opportunity in gastric cancer research. (Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140113/PH44438 ) The Debbie's Dream Foundation-AACR Gastric Cancer Fellowship represents a joint effort to encourage and support a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow to conduct gastric cancer research […]

Members of Congress Ask National Cancer Institute to Raise Profile of Gastric Cancer Research

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) hailed action by members of the U.S. Senate to raise the research profile of gastric cancer research. The action, which took place during Curing Stomach Cancer Month, was in the form of a bipartisan letter to National Cancer Institute (NCI) Director Harold Varmus, […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation Raises Awareness in November for Curing Stomach Cancer Month

Non-profit organization runs down events in November to get involved in the fight against stomach cancer DAVIE, Fla., Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) holds stomach cancer events and raises awareness about gastric cancer all year long, but what makes November such a special time is that it is Curing […]

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Announces Third Annual 'DC Cocktails & Cupcakes'

Event takes place on Saturday, November 2nd at the Recording Industry Association of America and features live performance from ska powerhouse The Pietasters WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is proud to announce its third annual DC Cocktails & Cupcakes to increase awareness and raise funds for stomach cancer. The event […]

New Jersey 3rd Annual 5K Run for Jenni to Benefit Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer

Annual event brings many together to honor Jennifer Zambrana while raising awareness for stomach cancer MARLBORO TOWNSHIP, N.J., Oct. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — For the third year in a row, event co-chairs Nicole Woodward and Keri Lippman are organizing a 5K run/walk on Sunday, October 20, at Marlboro High School. The event will honor Nicole's childhood […]