#thefightcontinues
How you can get involved
If you want to support DMF, there are various ways to do it. You can volunteer for events or fundraisers, donate money to aid their activities, or simply spread the word to your friends and family. Every bit of support helps make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDATION
WHO We Are
The Denise Marie Flaherty Memorial Foundation (DMF) is a 501c3 organization that honors the memory of Denise Flaherty and supports individuals affected by cancer, including those undergoing treatment, survivors, and their families. DMF’s first Golf and Dinner Gala was held in New Jersey in 2003.
Since then, we have grown to host 5 annual events in Ohio, New Jersey, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas. These events are now the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts, and we are grateful for the support of our donors and sponsors.
our vision
Emotional & Financial Support
109 families and countless other individuals helped. We have dispersed $860,735.45 in total. $240,866.50 of it is towards cancer research and trials.
How we Help
Local cancer beneficiaries receive financial support to help with medical bills, basic needs, bucket-list trips, educational trust, and so much more! Each beneficiary goes through an application process. If you know someone who could benefit from DMF, please fill out an application.
Celebrating
The Fight
Once you’re “in” you’re family. Many of our beneficiaries and their families participate in paying it forward. For those who have earned their right to rest, we fight in their memory.
Featured Stories
My son, Frankie is 2 years old! The past 6 1/2 months of our lives have been riddled with stress, pain, depression, and financial strain. What doctors thought was a horrible case of strep throat, was actually a developing brain cancer tumor. He went from a rambunctious, healthy little boy, to one who couldn’t walk, talk, eat, or play. After the third trip to the ER in two days, Frankie was diagnosed with sarcoma of the brain in August 2023, a very rare and aggressive brain cancer. He is only 1 of 3 children in the tri state area to have fought this type of cancer.