Jonathan Perrillo Named to Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Board of Directors

Jonathan Perrillo brings a fresh outlook to DDF, contributing his knowledge and passion to the organization's mission of raising stomach cancer awareness

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Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer

Aug 28, 2015, 08:30 ET

DAVIE, Fla., Aug. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) recently elected Jonathan Perrillo to its Board of Directors. He is also a member of DDF's Budget and Finance Committee as well as DDF's Major Gifts and Planned Giving Committee.

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Jonathan Perrillo is currently a trusted Commercial Insurance Advisor at Brown & Brown Insurance in Fort Lauderdale, FL and specializes in risk management for large commercial properties nationwide. As a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, a business fraternity, and a Nova Southeastern University graduate, Jonathan received his Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, while minoring in Philosophy, in 2012 and earned his MBA in Business administration from NSU's Huizenga Business School in 2013. While studying for his Master's, Jonathan specialized in business management practices. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys golf, politics, technology, and sports.

Jonathan Perrillo is a dedicated community leader who is involved with numerous charities and is a strong supporter of Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer. In addition to DDF, Jonathan's community service has included his commitment to Emerge Broward, Wheels from the Heart, and Economic and Finance Association (EFA). In 2015, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognized Jonathan for his commitment to the community and his career and he received the Fort Lauderdale Finest Award.

Debbie Zelman founded DDF in 2009 after being diagnosed with Stage IV gastric cancer. Debbie's Dream Foundation seeks as its ultimate goal to bring attention and action to this important cause. The organization encourages people to spread the word about early detection and screening because if a patient is diagnosed at an early stage, the chances of being cured dramatically increase.

For more information to get involved with Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer, please contact (954) 475-1200 or email us at [email protected].

About Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer:

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers. DDF seeks as its ultimate goal to make the cure for stomach cancer a reality. DDF was the first stomach cancer organization and now has 27 chapters in the US, Canada, and Germany with thousands of supporters and volunteers. DDF helps patients worldwide through a free Patient Resource Education Program (PREP), a Clinical Trials Matching Service, and a Support Community. DDF has a world renowned Medical Advisory Board; hosts free education events internationally; advocates for increased federal funding for stomach cancer research; and directly funds research. For more information about DDF, visit www.DebbiesDream.org.

Media Contact:
Jenna Reed
Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer
(954) 475-1200, Email

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