ATLANTA – Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research has announced its 2025 William Olson Impact Award recipient, Dr. Jordan Gilleland Marchak of Emory University School of Medicine. This prestigious award is given annually to a Rally-funded researcher who demonstrates exceptional commitment, determination and resilience in caring for children with cancer and advancing research to improve outcomes. Each year, Rally Foundation’s Board of Directors selects one researcher whose work...

Rough Draft Atlanta spotlights Dr. Jordan Marchak, recipient of Rally Foundation’s 2025 William Olson Impact Award. A behavioral scientist at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and associate professor at Emory University, Dr. Marchak was honored for her exceptional dedication to improving the mental health and survivorship care of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Her Rally-funded research project focuses on implementing anxiety and depression screenings for young adults...

Soccer Down Here recently featured the Brewer family, honoring the legacy of Rally Kid Caroline. Caroline served as an honorary captain for Atlanta United twice before passing away in December 2024 after an eight-year battle with brain cancer. This season, Atlanta United invited her brothers, Will and Jack, to step in as honorary captains in her memory. The team presented golden spikes engraved with Caroline’s name to both the Brewer family and Rally Foundation, a powerful tribute to her life...

We’re proud to share that Dean Crowe, founder and CEO of Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, has been named one of Atlanta Magazine’s 2025 “Women Making a Mark.” This annual feature honors women who are creating lasting change across the region. Dean was recognized for her tireless work advancing childhood cancer research through philanthropy, advocacy and community leadership. Since founding Rally in 2005, Dean has helped raise over $40.5 million for research and played a key role...

Simply Buckhead Magazine is celebrating Dean Crowe, founder and CEO of Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, in its “Local Salute” feature for her outstanding leadership in advancing childhood cancer research. Under Dean’s guidance, Rally has raised over $40.5 million for research and played a pivotal role in securing more than $317.5 million in federal funding. Her dedication has transformed the landscape of pediatric cancer research and continues to bring hope to families...