At Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), our mission is driven by resilience, vision, and an unwavering commitment to those impacted by stomach cancer. Thanks to supporters like you, we continue to fund breakthrough research, expand patient support, and advocate for every patient’s right to a cure. Together, we’re making strides towards a world without stomach cancer.
Your generosity directly fuels research like that of Dr. Valerie O’Brien, recipient of the DDF-AACR Gastric Cancer Research Fellowship. Dr. O’Brien’s work on risk factors like H. pylori aims to transform early detection and treatment, giving hope to patients worldwide. Continued support for such research can lead to life-saving advancements, changing the future for all those impacted by stomach cancer.
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Jonathan Porter, diagnosed with stage IV stomach cancer in 2023, found support in DDF’s community and advocacy programs. His powerful story—shared in our recent letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee—highlights the need for early H. pylori screening among military personnel and inspires others in their journeys. Jonathan’s courage reminds us why we fight for awareness and early detection.
Thanks to DDF’s Mentor Program, patients like Essie gain access to essential resources and clinical trials that offer new hope. After being connected by her DDF mentor, Essie joined a promising trial contributed to by Dr. Samuel Klempner, offering her a chance at life-saving treatment. Stories like Essie’s remind us of the importance of funding research that brings real hope and options to patients facing stomach cancer.
Join Us in the Fight
In 2025, our 13th Annual Stomach Cancer Capitol Hill Advocacy Day will bring advocates, patients, and families to Washington, D.C., to continue the fight for increased federal funding and vital policy change. Together, we’ve achieved over $34 million in research funding, but there’s so much more to do. Join us in our mission to make this year’s Advocacy Day our most impactful yet—because every voice matters in the fight against stomach cancer.
