organization dedicated to raising funds for the research and early detection of ovarian cancer and in promoting public awareness and education about the signs and symptoms of this disease.
In memory of our mom and dear friend, Ann. S. Dobbie
The Queen of Hearts Foundation has been in existence since January 2000.
The objective of the Queen of Hearts Foundation is to support a current research project directly focused on factors thought to be associated with the early detection of Ovarian Cancer.
To date the organization has raised nearly $1,000,000.
We have no paid staff or facility costs at this time.
There are 3 Queen of Hearts founders and over 20 board members with varying degrees of experience in business and fundraising.
For two consecutive years (2001, 2002), the Queen of Hearts Foundation donated their proceeds to a 2-year collaborative research project with Northwestern University in Chicago and Illinois, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The research consisted of the study of a family of lysophospholipids, which are believed to be helpful in early detection of Ovarian Cancer and for clinical use.
In 2003, we formed a partnership with the UCI Medical Center/Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center to support ovarian cancer research.
In 2003 and 2004, we supported a research project conducted by Dr. Robert Burger. The research focused on studying the ECA1 Protein, thought to be a validation for early detection Ovarian Cancer.
In 2004, we also committed to building out the ovarian cancer research laboratory in Sprague Hall. This commitment was $100,000, which will be paid over the next 5 years. It will be named The Queen of Hearts Foundation Ovarian Cancer Research Laboratory.
In 2005, we supported Dr. Wendy Brewster, whose project will provide insights into the influence of the order of reproductive events and the role of estrogen metabolizing genes on the risk of development of low malignant potential or invasive ovarian cancer. This information will identify the factors that elevate a woman’s risk for ovarian cancer and suggest interventions to reduce risk. This project was funded $100,000 over two years.
In 2005, we supported a new Fellow (an OBGYN who wants to study gynecologic oncology), whose focus will be to research and study early detection of ovarian cancer. This is a two-year commitment of $100,000.
