About Us
Abby’s Legacy Foundation was founded in memory of our daughter Abby Furco, who fought a valiant battle with childhood cancer and its effects for the majority of her life on this earth. Abby was resilient, kind, funny, strong and loving, just to name a few.
At age 4 she was diagnosed with PH+ ALL (Leukemia) in February 2011, relapsed September 2014, diagnosed with heart failure December 2014, had a Bone Marrow Transplant January 2015, suffered extreme Graft Vs Host Disease (GVHD) effects soon after. Abby fought a long hard battle to be a kid, and passed away October 19, 2021 due to heart failure and multiple system failure from cancer treatment.
Abby was a friend to many and enjoyed serving others in many ways. TEAM ABBY, family members, friends. community members & strangers. rallied around Abby & our family and have done great things to support both us and others battling.
Abby’s Legacy Foundation was founded in 2023 to continue to do exactly that, carry on Abby’s Legacy of helping others and support patients & familes battling childhood cancer. Thank you for being here and we look forward to working together.
Year in Review • More About Abby’s Journey • Organizations We Support • Abby Photo Gallery
2023 In Review
August 2023 Abby’s Legacy Foundation was formed
September 2023 - Abby’s Birthday Wish List was filled by TEAM ABBY Supporters for Portsmouth Naval Hospital Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Infusion Clinic & Peds Inpatient - over $1,500 in toys & supplies donated
October 2023 - Second Annual Abby Furco Memorial Color Run - $11,000 donated to St. Baldrick’s Foundation
TEAM ABBY Forever logo designed for T-shirt & Crewneck Fundraiser - contact us to order
December 2023 - $5,000 donation given to Special Love in support of Camp Fantastic Teen Hangout & Sibling Programing
2024 So Far & Your Donations in Action!!
Abby’s Legacy Foundation 501(c)3 status official, Social Media & Website launch!!
Sponsored Love Run for CHKD run by local high schools - $500 donated to CHKD
First campaign by Abby’s Legacy Foundation run and over $10,000 raised for us to do good things for others!
Childhood Cancer Action Days in Washington DC - on capitol hill with 100 other advocates discussing critically needed funding
St. Baldrick’s Carnival at Princess Anne Middle School - ALF purchased some of the fun supplies to make this event an overwhelming success! 400 students took part and $19,750 raised for St. Baldrick’s Foundation childhood cancer research
Hampton Roads Shave to Raise - ALF made a $511 donation to St. Baldrick’s Foundation in support of Nurse Rob Shaving his eyebrows & beard
Family assistance given so far in 2024 - Monthly rent paid for a bereaved family & family in treatment, Financial support given to a family traveling for treatment, Purchased a recliner for a patient and more!
Fiscal Sponsorship to Wrapped in Strength Project!!
See photos of the above mentioned events in the Event Photos section of this website
More about Abby’s journey
Beloved Virginia Beach Teen fighting cancer passes away
Virginia 10 year old miraculous recovery!
Abby even got a chance to film her own cooking show & received a full scholarship to culinary school! Abby’s Kitchen
She has an incredible experience on Diners, Dive-Ins & Dives - Ocean Coasts and Great Lakes - Season 27, Episode 6
Read about Abby’s medical journey on Caringbridge - Abby Furco
Organizations we support
St. Baldrick’s Foundation is the leading private funder for childhood cancer research. They are a volunteer led driven organization creating fundraising events to increase funding and awareness for the need of childhood cancer research. Groups of families and supports also advocate together with St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Abby and her family have been active with St. Baldrick’s Foundation for many years. Abby & family served as an ambassador in 2017. They have hosted numerous fundraising events, started the Team Abby Gives Hero Fund raising over $360,000 for childhood cancer research, advocated on Capitol Hill (even met with Vice President Pence) and more!
St. Baldrick’s Impact Series - The Life and Legacy of Abby
Abby’s Childhood Cancer Story Video
Surviving Childhood Cancer - Abby’s Story
EDMARC Hospice and Home Health for Children, Portsmouth Naval Hospital, CHKD, National Children’s Hospital of DC
Special Love and special campaigns for directed needs
More about Childhood Cancer Advocacy soon, check out the 2024 Faces of Childhood Cancer Wall
