The Meredith A. Cowden Foundation
Raising funding for blood cancer & GvHD research
Cowden Foundation
Elevating the awareness of, and funding research for, the treatment of all blood cancers
The Meredith A. Cowden Foundation raises funding for research and awareness of the blood cancers, as well as Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GvHD), a condition that is a complication of a bone marrow transplant. GvHD can be an acute or chronic condition and, sadly, can be fatal if not controlled properly. Through our events, we have raised funds for leukemia researchers, who work to discover new and effective ways to combat the disease and avoid the side effects of current treatments.
Research
Funding groundbreaking research to discover a cure for GvHD
Our Events
The Cowden Chasers, Six Courses For A Cure, Cowden Crafted Series & More
Donate!
When you donate to GvHD research, you’re making a lasting difference
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Mission
The mission of the Meredith A. Cowden Foundation is to increase the number of leukemia survivors; to raise awareness of the blood cancers and help people living with the treatment of them; to improve the post-transplant quality of life for bone marrow transplant recipients, and to support the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.Give Hope
Help us connect people to the help they deserve. Your support is more than a donation, it is an investment in the lives of children and adults struggling with GvHD. Fund groundbreaking research to discover a cure for this devasting disease. Every dollar matters.
GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE
What Is GvHD?
During allogeneic stem cell transplantation, donor cells (“the graft”) may also attack the patient’s healthy tissues and organs (“the host”), which can impair the tissue or organ’s function or may cause it to fail altogether. This condition is called “graft-versus-host disease” or GVHD.
The National GvHD Health Symposium
Providing an opportunity for survivors, their families and caregivers to interact with some of the world’s leading authorities on the cause, treatment and management of Graft vs. Host Disease
Volunteer
The Meredith A. Cowden Foundation volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They fundraise, they advocate for life-saving change, and they’re committed to helping us achieve our mission. We’d love for you to join them. For more information on how to volunteer, contact us at Info@Cowdenfoundation.org
The GvHD Health Symposium
This unique one-day conference, will consist of two-tracks – one designed for physicians and other health care professionals and one for bone-marrow transplant (BMT) survivors, their families and their caregivers.
Six Courses For A Cure
Six Courses for a Cure is the result of the creative genius of Executive Chef Roger Thomas, Beverly Hills, CA. and Pete Olsen, owner of The Tasting Room, Wadsworth, Ohio.
Cowden Craft Series
Join us for a fun and relaxed evening of craft beer, crafted cocktails, raffle prizes, and great company in support of the Meredith A. Cowden Foundation
Cowden Chasers
We are very excited to announce that one of the Cleveland Clinic BMT oncologists has organized a team for the Cleveland Half-Marathon on May 20, 2018. Join the “Cowden Chasers”!
Our Blog
Our most recent blog entries, including news and updates to our events and partnerships
Upcoming Webinar: Patient Advocates Collaborate to Ensure Patients Are Members of Their Own Oncology Care Teams
For many years, medicine has framed the relationship between the care team and the patient as the care team working for the patient, not so much with the patient. In more recent years, there has been a change in how that relationship is viewed and what is the benefit...
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Our New Online Home
Hello! We are proud to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. On behalf of all of us here at Cowdenfoundation.org, welcome! Our old website served us well for the past few years, but technology continues to develop and with this redesign, we will be able...
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