Our Story
Founded in 1984 by George Edelman Jr. in memory of his wife Sally and friend Harry Gardner, the Sally Edelman Harry Gardner Cancer Research Foundation is committed to raising funds exclusively for cancer research. Partnering with the University of Rochester, the foundation ensures that every dollar donated goes directly to vital research projects, free from administrative costs. Over the years, grassroots fundraising efforts have successfully raised over $1,400,000, focusing on critical areas such as colon, ovarian, breast, brain, and pancreatic cancers.