Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. 

- Margaret Mead

WHAT DANI'S FOUNDATION IS DOING:

Through the generosity of many, Dani's Foundation has become a force in funding research for Ewing's Sarcoma, the Ewing's Family of Tumors and pediatric cancers.  Donations are the lifeblood of the organization, helping us in our efforts to support and identify promising research projects around the world. 

Since its inception, Dani's Foundation has provided over $157,000 in funding to the following grants and awards:

1999 - A memorial fund at The Children's Hospital (TCH) in Denver received approximately $30,000, which was used to fund two Dani's Dine In Kiosks.  Dani's Dine In Kiosks help families and staff order food from nearby restaurants while they are in the hospital.

2000 - Dani's Foundation awarded $18,000 to the Denver Cancer Center at The Children's Hospital in Denver for research aimed at Ewing's Sarcoma and other pediatric cancer.

2001 - Dani's Foundation awarded $20,000 to Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky, at Washington DC's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing pilot funding to extend his research on Ewing's Sarcoma.

2001 - Dani's Foundation awarded $10,000 to the new Teen Clinc at The Children's Hospital in Denver

2001 - Dani's Foundation awarded $5,000 to Dr. Edythe Albano's research at The Children's Hospital in Denver.

2001 - Dani's Foundation awarded $1,000 to the Marchello Fund, a scholarship fund for young cancer survivors.

2002 - Dani's Foundation awarded $5,000 to Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky, at Washington DC's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center,  to extend his research on Ewing's Sarcoma.

2002 - Dani's Foundation awarded $5,000 to Dr. Edythe Albano's research at The Children's Hospital in Denver.

2002 - Dani's Foundation awarded $1,000 to the Marchello Fund, a scholarship fund for young cancer survivors.

2003 - Dani's Foundation awarded $5,000 for the continuation of the Teen Clinic at The Children's Hospital in Denver.

2003 - Dani's Foundation awarded $5,000 to Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky, at Washington DC's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, to extend his research on Ewing's Sarcoma.

2003 - Dani's Foundation awarded $2,000 to the Marchello Fund, a scholarship fund for young cancer survivors.

2004 - Thanks to funding support from Dani's Foundation, Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky’s lab, at Washington DC's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, discovered a key combination of two proteins in Ewing’s Sarcoma. By preventing these two proteins from interacting, the research scientists believe the effect could be similar to removing the spark plug wires from the spark plugs in a car: without spark plugs, a car cannot run. Similarly, without this protein interaction, Ewing’s Sarcoma cells cannot survive. Dani’s Foundation has provided funding for Dr. Toretsky’s lab to create novel peptides to prevent this interaction.

2004 - Dani's Foundation awarded $10,000 to Dr. Larry Wiese, at Therapherisis Inc., for research into new treatments for cancer patients.

2005 - Dani's Foundation awarded $5,000 for the continuation of the Teen Clinic at The Children's Hospital in Denver.

2005 - Dani's Foundation awarded $5,000 to Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky, at Washington DC's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, to extend his research on Ewing's Sarcoma.

2006 - Dani's Foundation awarded $2,500 in funding to The Children's Hospital in Denver for the purchase of new DVD palyers for all patient rooms in the oncology ward.

2006 - Dani's Foundation awarded $5,000 to Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky, at Washington DC's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, to extend his research on Ewing's Sarcoma.

2006 - Dani's Foundation awarded $5,000 for the continuation of the Teen Clinic at The Children's Hospital in Denver.

2006 - Dani's Foundation awarded $1,000 to the Marchello Fund, a scholarship fund for young cancer survivors.

2007 - Dani's Foundation awarded $10,000 to Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky, at Washington DC's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, to extend his research on Ewing's Sarcoma.

2007 - Dani's Foundation awarded $5,000 for the continuation of the Teen Clinic at The Children's Hospital in Denver.

2007 - Dani's Foundation awarded $1,000 to the Marchello Fund, a scholarship fund for young cancer survivors.

2008 - Hosted Ewing's Medical Forum; hired first full-time Executive Director; awarded $10,000 to Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky, at Washington DC's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, to extend his research on Ewing's Sarcoma.

In addition to funding cancer research, Dani’s Foundation is committed to raising awareness for Ewing's Sarcoma, Ewing's Family of Tumors and all pediatric cancers. Through educational workshops, events, and news stories, Dani's Foundation strives to inform the public about diseases that are prevalent amongst children.