New "Philanthropy"

I already posted on the DG forum that a DG alumna passed away on June 14th, 2003. She had a rare disease called Wegener's Granulomatosis which acts like a cancer. She had an article written about her 17 years ago in People Magazine.

The reason why I am posting is to see people's opinion on my starting a "philanthropy" in her name. What would the interest be? It'd be like the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I'd start raising interest in the disease, money for research in new treatments and possible cures, and education and support for those unfamiliar with the disease and those who suffer from and have family members suffering from WG.

I'd still talk with her mom and dad (my aunt and uncle) and her sister about the whole thing of a foundation bearing her name. I would just like to know what kind of interest there'd be so I'd know somewhat of a reaction from the general public would be before I talk with my aunt, uncle and cousin.

Thanks!