ABOUT US
The Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware
Our Story
After Denni and Nick Ferrara watched their friends son battle with cancer, they knew they had to aid in the fight. The year was 1997 and they donated $10,000 from their recently opened haunted attraction to the American Cancer Society. As life would have it, just one year later, their daughter, Natalia, was diagnosed with a high risk form of leukemia at the age of 3 1/2.
This series of events and Natalia’s journey to recovery, initiated what is now a unique nonprofit organization: The Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware.
Our Mission
Since 2007, our mission has been to provide ongoing funding to cutting edge blood cancer research while actively advocating for advanced therapies and patient care.
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Articles
Kids’ Crusader – Middletown’s Denni Ferrara leads the charge against childhood cancer
302Health
A New Foundation | Denni Ferrara
Delaware Today’ Magazine’s Health & Wellness
A Story of Survival
Written By: Kevin Fonio — Neumann Spotlights
Moms on a Mission
By Kerry Healy
Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware, Inc. – A One Million Dollar Commitment to Research
Published for Donors and Friends of Nemours
News & Blog
Stay informed about what’s happening in our foundation and the L.R.F.D.E. community.
Record Breaking Crowd Fills the Chase Center for Cancer Research
2020 LRFDE Black Tie Gala takes an emotional turn The Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware Black Tie Committee thought they had maxed out the ballroom of the chase center during their 2019…
Sponsor Spotlight: 2020 Black Tie Gala Presenting Sponsor… APEX Piping!
With an abundance of gratitude, it is our honor to announce APEX Piping Systems as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2020 LRFDE Premier Black Tie Gala! We’re humbled by the…
Sponsor Spotlight: Cassidy Painting & our 35+ Corporate Partners!
Eleven years of dirt, mud, grit, and glory all benefitting blood cancer research! One thing is for sure.. you can’t mention grit without highlighting Cassidy Painting and Graphics – a…
APEX Piping Systems joins Cassidy in the fight against cancer
APEX Piping Systems is recognized as the leader in process pipe and specialty metal fabrications, including ASME Code work. They are also now a leader in the fight against blood…
Nemours Researchers find rare immune deficiency and leukemia pre-disposition mutation in research LRFDE helped to fund
In a manuscript published April 24th, 2019 Nemours Researchers Erin L. Crowgey, Michael C. Washburn, E. Anders Kolb and Eric G. Puffenberger, displayed their breakthrough findings. Using advanced genomic testing…
ABCares Delaware
For NINE YEARS ABCares Delaware has supported the ongoing efforts of the Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware by getting #muddy4acure at the Delaware Mud Run and…. they’re back at it…
Recap: Premier Black Tie Gala a Smashing Success
Foles encourages continued fundraising efforts, recognizes local hero The Chase Center on the Riverfront was sold out on Friday February 15th as over 500 guests attended the Leukemia Research Foundation…
Sponsor Spotlight: An inside look at tomorrow evenings Presenting Sponsor, Cassidy Painting
For the past twelve years, (yes – you read that correctly – TWELVE years) Cassidy Painting has proudly been the Presenting Sponsor of the Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware’s Premier…
Sponsor Spotlight: Reybold Group Donates 15K to Leukemia Research
We at the Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware are proud to honor the Reybold Group for their continuous support of the LRFDE and for being a trusted partner with many…
Cassidy Painting & Schagrin Gas vow to get #muddy4acure!
Our dedicated sponsor since the founding of LRFDE, Cassidy Painting, has graciously donated $25,000 to support the 2018 Delaware Mud Run! Cassidy Painting’s donation renders them our Presenting Sponsor for this…
Record Breaking Crowd Fills the Chase Center for Cancer Research
2020 LRFDE Black Tie Gala takes an emotional turn The Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware…
Sponsor Spotlight: 2020 Black Tie Gala Presenting Sponsor… APEX Piping!
With an abundance of gratitude, it is our honor to announce APEX Piping Systems as…
Sponsor Spotlight: Cassidy Painting & our 35+ Corporate Partners!
Eleven years of dirt, mud, grit, and glory all benefitting blood cancer research! One thing…
APEX Piping Systems joins Cassidy in the fight against cancer
APEX Piping Systems is recognized as the leader in process pipe and specialty metal fabrications,…
Nemours Researchers find rare immune deficiency and leukemia pre-disposition mutation in research LRFDE helped to fund
In a manuscript published April 24th, 2019 Nemours Researchers Erin L. Crowgey, Michael C. Washburn,…
ABCares Delaware
For NINE YEARS ABCares Delaware has supported the ongoing efforts of the Leukemia Research Foundation…
Recap: Premier Black Tie Gala a Smashing Success
Foles encourages continued fundraising efforts, recognizes local hero The Chase Center on the Riverfront was…
Sponsor Spotlight: An inside look at tomorrow evenings Presenting Sponsor, Cassidy Painting
For the past twelve years, (yes – you read that correctly – TWELVE years) Cassidy…
Sponsor Spotlight: Reybold Group Donates 15K to Leukemia Research
We at the Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware are proud to honor the Reybold Group…
Cassidy Painting & Schagrin Gas vow to get #muddy4acure!
Our dedicated sponsor since the founding of LRFDE, Cassidy Painting, has graciously donated $25,000 to support…
Our Story
In 2007, with no government funding, a 100% volunteer-driven organization was formed — The Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware.
Our Story
In 2007, with no government funding, a 100% volunteer-driven organization was formed — The Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware.
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