Colleen's Dream Foundation - Arizona Gives Day

Colleen's Dream Foundation is in the business of saving lives. By funding scientific research that will lead to the establishment of comprehensive and accurate early detection testing and improved treatment, our mission is to increase survival rates among ovarian cancer victims. 

The story of Colleen’s Dream started in 2007 when Colleen Drury was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer. Her family's eyes were opened to a new world that was filled with invasive surgery, harsh chemotherapy, and lots of uncertainty. Ovarian cancer is commonly referred to as “the silent killer” because it is often not detected until the cancer has entered into its final stages. Sadly, the aggressive nature of this cancer often leads to a terminal prognosis and short life span. Unlike cervical or breast cancer, ovarian cancer does not have a standardized early detection procedure. When it comes to women’s health, ovarian cancer proves to be one of the deadliest diseases.

Colleen's Dream has partnered with some of the top ovarian cancer research hospitals and universities, including the University of Arizona Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins University. By offering seed funding ($5,000-$10,000 grants) to young investigators, we fund cutting-edge research by some of the brightest, young minds in the world.

We are a qualified 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona.

 

 

In Loving Memory of Colleen Drury

October 2, 1954 - February 23, 2013