Past Events

Debbie’s Dream Foundation hosted its 9th Annual Night of Laughter at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida. A sold out crowd of over 400 attendees laughed together to raise more than $73,000 for stomach cancer research! Guests enjoyed fabulous raffles, a dinner buffet, delicious drinks sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and a hilarious comedy show starring stand-up comedians Flip Schultz and Allison Weber. Thank you to our sponsors, including our National Title Sponsor Lilly Oncology and Laugh Out Loud Sponsors…

Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer’s Ohio Chapter hosted its annual DDF Night on Friday, November 17, 2017 during the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers game at the Quicken Loans Arena. Chapter leaders Paul and Angela Bosela, and Sheila Gambaccini welcomed DDF supporters for the 3rd year in a row in recognition of November’s designation as Curing Stomach Cancer.

Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer is hosting monthly webinars to include an overview of information important to stomach cancer patients, caregivers, and family members including a question and answer session at the conclusion of the presentation. Webinars will cover topics such as genomics, targeted treatments, financial resources, radiation techniques, NCCN Patient Guidelines, caregiver’s issues and resources, and more! Attendance is via live webcast. Archives of the webcasts will be posted on our website year round along with question and…

Footprints Boutique in Plantation hosted a shopping fundraiser for Debbie’s Dream in honor of Curing Stomach Cancer Month. The evening included delicious food, amazing raffles, and lots of shopping! Thank you to Footprints for donating a portion of their sales proceeds to DDF.

University of Utah’s Pre-PA Student Organization hosted a fundraising event on November 13 in honor of Curing Stomach Cancer Month. The event helped spread awareness to hundreds of people in the Salt Lake City community and raised $1,000 for stomach cancer research.

The New York chapter of Debbie’s Dream Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual New York Night of Laughter at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. A crowd of almost 250 guests enjoyed an evening of amazing raffles, delicious drinks, and hilarious comedy. The event featured entertainment by co-anchors of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” Colin Jost and Michael Che, Saturday Night Live writer Julio Torres, as well as comedian and actress Marion Grodin. The evening was a huge success…

Debbie’s Dream Foundation hosted its 2nd Annual South Florida Dream Fore A Cure Golf Tournament at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club. Participants enjoyed a beautiful day full of golf, food, and fun. The event raised over $14,650 and had over 50 golfers, supporters, and volunteers in attendance. The golf tournament was a great success thanks to the leadership of event chair Jonathan Perrillo and his amazing committee!

Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer hosted its Dallas Stomach Cancer Education Symposium for in person attendees and via live webcast. More than 150 patients, families, caregivers, the general public, and health care professionals attended for FREE via in person or webcast. Speakers were Jaffer Ajani, MD of MD Anderson Cancer Center; Muslim Atiq, MD of University of South Dakota; Scott Celinski, MD of Baylor University Medical Center; Michael Choti, MD of UT Southwestern Medical Center; Shelli Hardy, MCN, RD,…

The Debbie’s Dream North Carolina East Chapter hosted its 4th Annual Golf Tournament & Charity Dinner at Gates Four Golf & Country Club in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The event raised over $17,000 and had over 90 golfers, supporters, and volunteers in attendance. Many thanks to Chairs Christy and Tony Leonard!

Debbie’s Dream Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual Dream BIG Luncheon to raise awareness about stomach cancer and to honor DDF President and Founder and current stomach cancer patient Debbie Zelman’s 50th birthday. The event took place at the Bonaventure Resort & Spa in Weston, FL and featured a fabulous silent auction reception, delicious lunch and fun surprises throughout the day. Local 10 News WPLG reporter Kristi Krueger was Master of Ceremonies, and Linda Gendler and Sabrina Kurzman were the Co-Chairs…