Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation

Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation is a foundation in Wilmington, DE. Located at 701 Sweetleaf Drive, it is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charity organization founded in 2009 by Dorianne Short, an ovarian cancer survivor diagnosed in 2003. The foundation increases awareness and education about ovarian cancer among women and healthcare professionals in Delaware and the surrounding vicinity, supports women affected by the disease, and promotes research. It holds a 5.00 rating based on 2 reviews. The Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation presents and supports various ovarian cancer awareness events throughout the year, including the DOCF TEAL 5K Run-Walk. The DOCF Research Initiative supports research conducted by the Research Institute of the Helen F. The foundation offers a brochure containing information about ovarian cancer, including symptoms, risk factors, facts and figures, diagnosing and treatment options. DOCF meetings are held monthly or as needed for events, and volunteers can sign up through the organization's volunteer page. Donations are tax deductible. The foundation encourages individuals to talk to family, friends, and co-workers about ovarian cancer symptoms and risk factors. DOCF speakers can be scheduled to give presentations at places of employment, schools, churches, or organizations. The organization maintains a Facebook page for additional items of interest and has conducted raffles, such as the December 2025 raffle for two roundtrip tickets from Wilmington Airport (ILG). The foundation also supports an online petition with a signature goal of 50,000. Contact information includes phone number 302-998-6889 and email addresses [email protected] and [email protected]. The Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation stands among the strongest in its category locally and maintains a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it. The Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation brings hope for the present and a cure for the future to Wilmington through its dedicated mission of awareness, support, and research.

The Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation is situated on Sweetleaf Drive in Wilmington, Delaware, approximately 0.2 miles from Wood Creek and 0.3 miles from Limestone Road. It is also near the Joseph West Jones College Center and Hirons Library, both about 0.4 miles away.

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