As a memorial tribute to an extraordinary woman, Krav Maga Worldwide™ and STOP CANCER have created The Marni Fund. The memorial fund provides support to cancer researchers at the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers – UCLA/Jonsson, USC/Norris and City of Hope.

The Marni Fund was established in 2006 to support young, innovative breast cancer researchers who are identified by the STOP CANCER scientific advisory board as showing the greatest potential for making major advances in the treatment or early diagnosis of cancer.

Dr. Melanie Palomares at City of Hope’s Comprehensive Cancer Center who conducts clinical and transactional research in breast cancer prevention and risk biomarkers is the initial awardee. Her studies include both patients who are at increased risk for cancer and who are cancer survivors.

Since 1992, STOP CANCER has provided support for over 100 researchers and has raised over $44 million since the organization was founded in 1988.

Marni Levine, a 4th degree black belt in Krav Maga was the highest-ranking female instructor in the world. She was a wife, a wonderful mother, a valiant and true friend, and in addition to all that she was devoted to Krav Maga and worked tirelessly to make it grow.
Krav Maga teaches civilians, soldiers and police officers the tactics system developed by the Israeli military. Marni, one of the founders of this multi-national organization, passed away on August 31, 2006, after a long and courageous fight against cancer.

STOP CANCER is proud that 100% of all donations go to cancer research, including The Marni Fund. Because of STOP CANCER’s arrangement with the Comprehensive Cancer Centers, each dollar raised for The Marni Fund will be matched with in-kind support thereby doubling its impact.