“Keeping Hope Alive Through Research”

The Donald L. Perry Foundation For Cancer Research is named for the late Donald Perry, a resident of North Wildwood, New Jersey. Don was a singer and entertainer and a true “beach boy” who loved the sand and surf. His voice brought joy to so many and was the inspiration for the Foundation’s “Singing Angel” logo. Don was just 40 years old when he lost his battle with cancer. The grace with which he lived and died served as the motivation for his best friend, Diane Ramftl, to start the Donald L. Perry Foundation For Cancer Research, Inc. Along with friends and Don’s family members, Diane took on this huge challenge.


The organization is a non-profit, all volunteer foundation, supported by grants and fundraising events such as, the annual Sunset Dinner Cruise around Atlantic City, the Polar Bear Plunge in Atlantic City, and donations from businesses and individuals across seven states. The mission of the organization is to fund new and innovative cancer research programs that keep hope alive for all cancer patients. Funding is currently being provided for research programs at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia. The organization has been in operation for 5 years. An anniversary party will take place in September to commemorate this milestone.




While planning this event, Diane looks back on the past five years with a full heart and tremendous gratitude to all the friends, volunteers, board members, and supporters who took this great leap of faith with her. She also looks forward to the next five years with great hope. For more information on the research, upcoming events, or other ways to help, visit www.dlpfoundation.org, call (609) 343-1711, or write to DLP Foundation, PO Box 7086, Atlantic City, NJ 08404.