Owing to the cancer of one of her daughters many years ago, Dorothy Edgelow began a journey into diet, vitamins and minerals and positive thought in a successful effort to help her daughter regain her health. In her journey, she met Dr Ian Gawler and volunteered her time to assist in the establishment of the now well-known Gawler Foundation. She has played a major role in the success of The Gawler Foundation over many years.