Dean Crowe, founder and CEO of the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, has been named one of the Top 100 Women in Oncology by OncoDaily. This prestigious recognition celebrates “extraordinary women leaders in oncology from around the globe,” honoring their significant achievements and influence. Dean earned this accolade for her exceptional leadership in raising awareness, securing critical funding, and advocating for childhood cancer research—a crucial yet underfunded area, despite childhood cancer being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children aged 0 to 15. 
OncoDaily’s recognition reflects the “strength of the human spirit and the relentless pursuit of a future free from the shadow of cancer.” Their statement highlights how these influential women “light the way for all of us” with their courage, knowledge, and leadership, leaving a lasting impact for generations to come.
A native of East Cobb, Dean founded the Rally Foundation in 2005 after witnessing a significant gap in funding for childhood cancer research. Based in Sandy Springs with additional offices in Nashville and Pensacola, the Rally Foundation has raised over $35 million for cutting-edge research and has been pivotal in securing more than $223 million in new federal funding for childhood cancer. Beyond research, Rally is deeply involved in advocacy. Recently, Dean and her team led the “Rally to the Capitol” at CureFest in Washington, D.C., a march advocating for increased awareness and legislative support for childhood cancer.
This year, Rally’s advocacy efforts contributed significantly to the passage of the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill, now moving to the Senate, aims to ensure children battling cancer receive the treatment and funding they need.
Dean was also honored at the Harvard Business School Club of Atlanta’s 90th Anniversary Gala on September 19, where she received the inaugural Social Impact Award for her remarkable contributions through Rally Foundation. In 2014, Dean received the Social Enterprise Initiative (SEI) scholarship from Harvard Business School, which played a crucial role in Rally’s expansion into advocacy and its strategy for securing federal funding.
To support the Rally Foundation, consider joining Rally Fit by dedicating 47 workouts to honor the 47 children diagnosed with cancer each day, participating in Rally 4 Quarters 4 Research, or creating your own fundraiser. Learn more at RallyFoundation.org.
