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Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Hosts First Dream BIG Luncheon

Event proceeds benefit the organization and its goal to raise awareness and advance funding for stomach cancer.

PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF), a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for stomach cancer, is excited to host its first Dream BIG Luncheon. The event will take place on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Renaissance Plantation Hotel beginning at 11 a.m.

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The luncheon will feature a fabulous silent auction and amazing raffles followed by lunch and dessert. Auction items include priceless experiences, sports memorabilia, jewelry, fine dining, vacations, and travel. Not only will the luncheon raise awareness about stomach cancer, but a birthday celebration will be held for DDF President and Founder, Debbie Zelman.

Linda Gendler and Sabrina Kurzman are co-chairing this first ever Debbie's Dream Foundation event.  "It is an honor to be a part of such an important foundation that helps to raise money to ultimately find a cure for stomach cancer.  I am so excited to co-chair the first ever Dream BIG Luncheon and help start a new DDF tradition," said Linda Gendler. "It is not only the first Dream BIG Luncheon, but we are celebrating our special friend and "super survivor," Debbie Zelman," said Co-Chair Sabrina Kurzman.

Tickets are available at $100 for an individual ticket or $1,800 for a table of 10 guests.  Other sponsorship levels are available and include seats.  For more information, to purchase tickets, or become a sponsor, please visit http://www.debbiesdream.org/portal/dream-big-luncheon or contact Jenna Reed at Events@DebbiesDream.org or (954) 475-1200.

Debbie Zelman founded the organization in 2009 after being diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer.  Debbie's Dream Foundation seeks as its ultimate goal to bring attention and action to this important cause. The organization encourages people to spread the word about early detection and screening as diagnosing the disease during the early stages dramatically increases the chances of being cured.

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers. DDF seeks as its ultimate goal to make the cure for stomach cancer a reality. DDF was the first stomach cancer organization and now has 27 chapters in the US, Canada, and Germany with thousands of supporters and volunteers. DDF helps patients worldwide through a free Patient Resource Education Program (PREP), a Clinical Trials Matching Service, and a Support Community. DDF has a world renowned Medical Advisory Board; hosts free education events internationally; advocates for increased federal funding for stomach cancer research; and directly funds research. For more information about DDF, visit www.DebbiesDream.org.

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Jenna Reed
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