LCF Funds

The Lynne Cohen Foundation For Ovarian Cancer Research

HELPING PEOPLE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

As a special memorial or honorary tribute to a loved one, family members and friends often request that donations be made to the Lynne Cohen Foundation in lieu of flowers or gifts. The Foundation also offers the opportunity to create a lasting Tribute; a way to make a mark and leave a legacy in the world. If your personal gift, memorial donations or money that is raised amounts to a cumulative total of $5,000 or more within the same year, the Lynne Cohen Foundation will help you establish your own mini-foundation, a named Tribute Fund. Each of our Funds has a page on the Lynne Cohen website, sponsors a research project in the Tribute Fund's name and, if the Fund chooses, continues to raise money through our 5K Walk/Run, KICKIN' CANCER!, or via other fundraising activities. For more information about setting up your own unique Tribute Fund, please contact Christina Cord at christina@lcfocr.org, or 877.OVARY.11.

The Molly Bakkum Honorary Fund


	Molly Bakkum, 55

Cousins-in-law Denise Byron and Molly Bakkum, together with their families, are committed to raising $100,000.00 for their Fund with a variety of fundraisers. Their Fund supports research for the early detection and prevention of ovarian and breast cancer through the Lynne Cohen Consortium.

Denise Byron talks about starting the Fund and her hopes for the future:

When Molly Bakkum, my husband’s cousin, called to let us know that she had been diagnosed with Stage IIIc ovarian cancer, I knew immediately that I wanted to take action and spread awareness about this terrible disease.

Molly’s positive attitude inspires me to engage more fully in my life. When her hair fell out from chemotherapy treatments, she wore her baldness proudly. And so did the rest of her family, who shaved their heads in support. Molly has approached her experience with optimism and courage, transforming it into a spiritual journey. Every morning she greets the day at 6:30 a.m. with a 3-mile walk. Often old acquaintances unfamiliar with Molly’s condition spot her around town, in the drugstore or supermarket. After an awkward moment, Molly puts the other person at ease, and uses the opportunity to heighten awareness about the importance of listening to your own body.

When I asked myself what I could do, I felt a stirring in my soul. In truth, it was more like a command: It’s time to find an early detection test for ovarian cancer and you can help! Fundraising for the Lynne Cohen Foundation is one way I can acknowledge Molly’s journey and help other women at the same time.

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