2012 Spring Newsletter

Heart
DREAM FOUNDATION 2012 Newsletter, Vol. 1
from the
COREY VILLICANA PHOTOGRAPHY
Because a dream can transcend a lifetime
our mission
The mission of Dream Foundation is to enhance
Army Reserve officer and Gulf War veteran, Ernest
the quality of life for individuals and their families
Mulvey, 49, realizes his final dream to share with
who are battling life-threatening illness.
his family the importance—and selflessness—of
America’s military, on the 10 th anniversary of 9/11.
I N T H I S I SSU E
Message from the Founder 2
In Memory 6
Dreams Come True 7-9
Dream Backers 13
In the Media 14-15
Notes from the Heart 3
Building a Dream 10-11
Events 16-17
Soul Food 4-5
Above and Beyond 12
Planned Giving 18
www.dreamfoundation.org
Programs 19
A Message from the Founder
Today
I saw a few bright bursts of
green emerging from the bulbs I planted
last fall. Days are getting longer. The sunlight hue is a bit bolder. Spring is here.
This time of year, I’m reminded of a quote
from founding board member, Flavia
Weedn, who writes, “In the depth of winter lies the inevitable promise of spring.”
And so, spring is not just a season for
Dream Foundation, it’s a symbol of our
service.
Maryann had a simple dream: to have a
comfortable chair in the main room, so as
to enjoy the company of her son, husband
and dear friends.
It’s a season that marks the anniversary of
the passing of Timmothy Palmer, my inspiration behind Dream Foundation, who left
this earth prematurely at the age of 33. It’s
also time to reflect on how special it is to
be in the presence of those we serve.
During my visit with Maryann I was
touched by her husband’s deep concern
for her happiness, and his eagerness to fill her time—moment by moment—with whatever joy he could.
I was moved that, in the midst of her final days, Maryann was concerned that I thank each
of you for caring about her. “It’s just absolutely incredible that people think beyond themselves,” she whispered, her eyes filling with tears. “I’ve never really had that before.”
Maryann passed away soon after, but her family reminded me they’ll never forget the
happiness you bestowed upon her…and she upon us.
In the last several months, we’ve lost many dreamers and dear friends of the organization. Yet in the darkness of their loss comes the promise of beautiful memories to keep
our hearts full. Their legacies live on in our mission and the hope that resides with our
future dreamers as they seek a final wish.
This newsletter represents just a smattering of the dreams, moving acts of kindness,
and sincere expressions of gratitude we witness every day. The end stages of illness are
sometimes referred to the winter of one’s life. Regardless of the time of year, we aim to
maintain a spring-like sense of hope to our service—igniting a light of love where there
is darkness.
In your support of Dream Foundation, never underestimate the impact of a gift.
Regardless of its size, you are providing acknowledgment of the lives we serve. And
that’s huge.
On behalf of Maryann and all the families whose dreams are reflected in this newsletter…Thank You.
From the heart,
Board of Directors 2012
David Glickman
Chairperson
Beverly Hills, CA
President & Managing Director, Glickman Capital
Hollye Harrington Jacobs, RN, MS, MSW
Vice Chairperson
Santa Barbara, CA
Thomas Rollerson
President
Santa Barbara, CA
Founder/President, Dream Foundation
Richard Burnham
Mansfield, TX
Co-Founder, Odyssey HealthCare, Chairman
David Johnson
Los Angeles, CA
Founder, Act 4 Entertainment
Robert Murphy
Santa Barbara, CA
Founding Partner, Roberts Investment Capital, LLC
A.J. Rice
Montecito, CA
Co-Founder, Software.com
Kenneth P. Slaught
Santa Barbara, CA
President, Investec, Inc.
Staff
Thomas Rollerson
Emily Mullranin
Founder/President
In-kind Resources
Manager
Carol Brown
Chief Operating Officer
Valerie Banks
Flower Empower
Coordinator
Shersy Benson
Sonia Salazar
Date Entry Manager
Stefani Canin-Mullen
Barbara Schoch
Part-time Events
& Projects Director
Dream Program
Manager
Trish Cantillon
Rachel Stelle
Part-time Development
Associate
Receptionist
Cindy Hellriegel
Finance Manager
Kelly Sweda
Communications
Manager
Adam Lichtenstein
Katrina Viola
Internet Technologies
Manager
Dream Coordinator
Director of
Communications
Jackie Waddill
Donor Relations
Manager
Michelle Mullaney
Volunteer Director
In earning Charity Navigator’s four star
rating Dream Foundation has demonstrated
exceptional financial health, outperforming
most of its peers in its efforts to manage
and grow its finances in the most fiscally
responsible way possible.
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Nani Oesterle
Part-time Grant Writer
Dream Coordinator
Erinn Lynch
Thomas Rollerson
Founder/President
Jenica Norrish
Executive Assistant
dreamfoundation.org
Dream Foundation has received the Independent Charities of America
(ICA) Seal of Excellence. The award goes to charities that have,
upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document
and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest
standards of public accountability, program effectiveness and cost
effectiveness. It is estimated that fewer than five percent of charities
reviewed meet or exceed these standards.
Notes from the Heart
“My brother’s trip was totally awesome! We traveled for two weeks in an
old, donated motor home all over Alaska doing what we wanted, when we
wanted…and had the time of our lives. We laughed and cried and laughed
some more. His girls will have this great memory for a lifetime, thanks to you.”
– Julie
Partner: DELTA Airlines » MILES
“Thank you for fulfilling Robert’s
dream. He wanted to spend quality time
with his daughters, who were visiting for
a week. You made family time together
happen by arranging a catered barbeque
dinner. Family time and dinner were
great. Your thoughtfulness meant more
than words can say.”
– Ma r y
“This wonderful lift chair has made it
possible for me to keep my husband home
to care for. Trying to get his weight out
of a recliner was impossible for me. Now
I can manage it. He has Alzheimer’s,
cancer and is very weak, but he smiles
when he goes up and down in the chair.”
– Sh i r l e y
“We thank you from the depths of our
hearts. The flights down and back were
uneventful; Southwest was awesome!
Sea World was fantastic and
Jadyn loved it so much!”
– J o el
Partner: SEA WORLD ORLANDO » PASSES
SOUTHWEST » VOUCHERS
See more Notes from the Heart
on page 18.
Partner: U.S. MEDICAL SUPPLIES » LIFT CHAIR
dream foundation spring 2012
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Soul Food
Serving Those Who
Have So Bravely Served
By Corey Villicana
www.coreyvillicanaphotography.com
Corey Villicana is a Dream Foundation supporter
and professional photographer living in San Marcos,
Calif. and serving the greater San Diego area.
She is the sister of Dream Foundation’s
Communications Manager, Kelly Sweda.
I had the honor
of being part of something that will leave an impression on my life forever. I
photographed a marvelous man’s final dream: to share
his deep sense of patriotism with his family at a memorial service marking the 10th anniversary of 9/11. He is
an honored soldier, having served multiple tours of duty
at home and abroad. He’s also living his final days, as
the effects of Lou Gehrig’s Disease overcome him. His
name is Ernest.
I’ll never forget my first glance of the sergeant. Fully uniformed, sitting tall and proud in his wheelchair, he maneuvered himself down the center aisle of the ceremony
to his place at the front of the crowd. From where I sat,
I looked up at him. I watched him like a hawk, scanning
his frame from behind my camera’s lens. I read his face
and the sporadic movements of his body. Although he
cannot speak, I felt like I knew exactly what he was saying. During the ceremony, Ernest was recognized for his
service to our country and his fearless fight for his life.
In that moment, it hit me. This man, father, husband,
brother, solider is the epitome of bravery. Brave enough
to face down war. Brave enough to accept his life’s fate.
Brave enough to show up at the event, a true patriot.
There were tears, mine included. As the sergeant and
his family cried together, the crowd of people behind
us cried, too. Then they rose to their feet and gave him
applause. And then there were smiles.
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Leaving the ceremony was bittersweet.
I knew I’d helped document a moment
in this man’s life that he had wished for
above all else. But I couldn’t help but be
sad knowing I wouldn’t have another opportunity to see him, or photograph the
truth in his face, the honesty in his eyes
and the pride, honor and bravery that
poured from his heart.
See more
Dream Stories
…on pages 7-9.
Dream Foundation
has granted
over 14,000 wishes
—and counting!
…A soldier’s dream fulfilled
I hope to move forward in my own life with
just an ounce of the bravery I saw the sergeant
portray. I’m overwhelmed with thanks for the
opportunity to be part of his dream, and to
have spent those few hours in his presence.”
– COREY VILLIC A N A
Ernest with his wife, Maria
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In Memory
Dream Foundation celebrates the lives of our dreamers and their final wishes.
May 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Eric, 31 – To have his life story filmed
Walter, 47 – To visit San Francisco with friends
Willie, 62 – To have a final family reunion
Greg, 40 – To take a trip to Alaska
Lewis, 95 – To visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum
Trish, 44 – To take a trip to Kansas City
Henry, 63 – To have a party with family and friends
Jorge, 34 – To visit San Francisco with family
Mildred, 78 – To receive a motorized scooter
Janice, 58 – To vacation in Florida
Michelle, 37 – To experience Disney World’s magic
Debbie, 27 – To stay in The Park Vista hotel
Lucille, 77 – To receive a visit from her niece
George, 75 – To enjoy a new television set
Debra, 61 – To meet Shaquille O’Neal
Nicole, 38 – To attend the Ellen Degeneres Show
Sheila, 48 – To visit Panama City Beach
Timothy, 53 – To record his original music
Johnny, 62 – To attend a NASCAR race
Robert, 53 – To receive a video game system
Tricia, 43 – To take a trip to Folly Beach
Yavonne, 70 – To meet Johnny Depp
Pamela, 45 – To enjoy a Hawaiian getaway
Gilbert, 57 – To visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Dream
Foundation
honors the
memory of our
generous supporters …
Paul Wellman/Santa Barbara Independent
Chris Edgecomb‘s big heart, commitment to greatness and hundreds of
acts of kindness contributed immeasurably to Dream Foundation over the
years. A loving husband, doting father,
entrepreneur, philanthropist and community leader, Chris was steadfast in
his support of the families we serve. His
wife, Maryann, continues to be.
John Van Wingerden was a longtime, well-respected
and passionate Carpinteria flower grower who had so generously donated fresh
flowers to the Flower
Empower program
for many years. The
fruits of his labor and
his giving heart served to brighten the
lives of so many.
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John, 54 – To attend a Washington Redskins game
Deborah, 52 – To receive an iPad
Stephen, 51 – To enjoy a visit from his children
Evelyn, 86 – To receive an electric scooter
Tamara, 37 – To take a trip to Disney World
Ronald, 50 – To enjoy a Disneyland vacation
Richard, 56 – To attend a Paul McCartney concert
Mary, 58 – To visit Six Flags Great America
Claudia, 69 – To receive an electric scooter
Ernest, 51 – To visit his childhood friends
James, 47 – To take a family trip to Disneyland
Steven, 22 – To get NASCAR memorabilia
William, 93 – To receive a power wheelchair
Charles, 75 – To vacation at Gulf Shores, Alabama
David, 48 – To take a deep sea fishing trip
Gary, 67 – To attend a baseball game
Dale, 52 – To take a trip to Lander, Wyoming
Jerry, 58 – To enjoy a family fishing trip
Stephanie, 54 – To stay at the Shilo Inn
Cindy, 48 – To visit California with her family
Scott, 26 – To receive a Pino bicycle
Charles, 66 – To get a lift chair
Hazel, 78 – To have a final visit from her children
James, 63 – To receive a gift card for groceries
Gayle, 53 – To see a Harry Potter movie
Heriberto, 24 – To visit Las Vegas
Bruce, 45 – To enjoy the companionship of a pet
Sharmain, 32 – To vacation at Myrtle Beach
Bruce, 50 – To receive a gift card for groceries
Deford, 29 – To enjoy a shopping spree
Linda, 59 – To vacation in Hawaii
Daniel, 88 – To visit family in Ohio
Betty, 75 – To visit Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Steve, 65 – To drive an exotic car
Germaine, 53 – To stay at the Hotel del Coronado
Temeka, 36 – To take a family trip to Disney World
Jodi, 45 – To receive a final visit from her son
Julie, 24 – To attend the Family Feud game show
Rheba, 49 – To shop and stay in a favorite hotel
Joshua, 38 – To take a trip to Disney World
Nemelyn, 51 – To receive assistance with rent
Donell, 64 – To receive a new scooter
Justin, 21 – To take a trip to New York
James, 52 – To attend an Iowa Hawkeyes game
Linda, 64 – To visit Yellowstone National Park
Deborah 58 – To take a trip to Disney World
Carter, 67 – To receive a motorized scooter
Yvette, 48 – To receive a final visit from her son
John, 74 – To have a family party at a restaurant
David, 25 – To enjoy a family trip to Disneyland
Walter, 42 – To meet Joe Montana
Marchetta, 69 – To meet Kitty Wells
Linda, 51 – To go on a shopping spree
Terry, 59 – To visit Ground Zero
Ruby, 41 – To stay in a favorite hotel
Jerry, 63 – To receive a lift chair
Marie, 91 – To enjoy a new recliner
Ronald, 20 – To receive Bionicles toys
Lyle, 51 – To take trip to Peoria, Illinois
Bettie, 72 – To vacation at Disney World
Valencia, 47 – To take a trip to the ocean
Frances, 94 – To take a family vacation in Reno
Randall, 43 – To visit a U.S. Marshals office
Kathryn, 26 – To see Bette Midler in concert
Maureen, 54 – To visit the Grand Canyon
Lloyd, 90 – To visit his sister
Charles, 77 – To receive a motorized power chair
Donald, 58 – To enjoy a family reunion
Pete, 30 – To take a family vacation to Disneyland
Scott, 36 – To receive airline tickets to Florida
Brenda, 52 – To take a trip to Hawaii
Evelyn, 78 – To dine with Morgan Freeman
Juleesa, 21 – To meet the rapper, Nelly
Joseph, 51 – To take a family trip to Disney World
Alecia, 27 – To receive a Wal-Mart gift card
Roberta, 70 – To attend a Philadelphia Eagles game
Richard, 60 – To see a Broadway show
David, 48 – To enjoy a family beach vacation
Julie, 66 – To receive an advanced copy of a book
Edward, 47 – To attend the Super Bowl
Jean, 81 – To meet singer, Daniel O’Donnell
Rachik, 80 – To receive a visit from his son
Redi, 32 – To take a family trip to Disney World
Rishina, 35 – To meet celebrity, Tyler Perry
Lamar, 60 – To receive a visit from his sister
Thomas, 61 – To visit Niagara Falls
Emily, 32 – To visit her brother
Cheryl, 52 – To receive a visit from her children
Joy, 59 – To visit with special friends
Eddie, 53 – To receive assistance with groceries
Joseph, 63 – To spend a weekend in North Carolina
Marjorie, 78 – To see Maestro Gustavo Dudamel
Maria, 56 – To receive a visit from family
Vertricia, 57 – To visit the Holy Land Experience
David, 37 – To visit Deer Creek State Park
Lawrence, 45 – To take a trip to Disneyland
Camille, 41 – To have a garden planted
Edward, 69 – To vacation with family at Disney World
David, 86 – To receive a visit from his daughters
Albert, 68 – To have a Celebration of Life gathering
Julia, 58 – To receive a visit from a friend
Paul, 57 – To visit his brother
Larry, 68 – To receive a visit from his son
Gertrude, 99 – To have a 100th birthday party
Virginia, 92 – To receive fresh-baked pies
Jasna, 50 – To receive a visit from family members
Amy, 42 – To take a trip to San Diego
Raymond, 76 – To receive a visit from family members
Scott, 51 – To take his family out to dinner
Douglas, 56 – To receive a final visit from his children
Emily 63 – To have a visit from her mother
Paul, 29 – To take a family trip to Disneyland
Joe, 51 – To go out for dinner and a movie
Gerald, 96 – To have a visit from family members
Valerie, 33 – To take a family trip to Disneyland
Kenneth, 52 – To visit family out of state
Sarah, 28 – To receive a Nook e-reader
Lorene, 68 – To receive a laptop computer
Jackie, 60 – To experience a family reunion
Sandra, 69 – To meet Celine Dion
Sarah, 62 – To receive a visit from her son
Carol, 50 – To get a new laptop computer
Pam, 40 – To have a final visit from her mother
Michael, 53 – To take a trip to the Florida Keys
John, 21 – To receive a visit from his sister
Sheila, 28 – To vacation at Disneyland
Stephen, 56 – To meet Josh Groban
Jasmine, 21 – To meet Tyra Banks
George, 57 – To dine at his favorite restaurant
Paul, 44 – To watch the final Harry Potter movie
Janet, 60 – To receive a visit from family members
Ralph, 60 – To take a trip to Disney World
Dennis, 54 – To get a Wal-Mart gift card
John 59 – To receive a visit from family members
Robert, 66 – To go to Disneyland
Ruby, 71 – To take a trip to Disney World
Ronald, 57 – To enjoy a family reunion
Sue, 58 – To see Diana Ross in concert
Catherine, 51 – To take a trip to the ocean
Nancy, 68 – To have a visit from her granddaughter
Chaz, 55 – To visit Ground Zero
Joel, 48 – To receive a visit from his brother
Floyd, 53 – To celebrate Christmas in October
John, 59 – To receive a visit from family members
In memory continued on back COVER
Dreams Come True
Believe in Wizard Magic
Bedridden, and with a terminal prognosis of fewer than three weeks, 44-year-old father
and brain cancer patient, Paul, of California, had one final, passionate dream: to view the
last Harry Potter movie with his 13-year-old son, Davis. Throughout Davis’ childhood,
the connection he and his dad had formed around the Harry Potter books and movies
strengthened their father-son bond, especially as their lives became uprooted by cancer.
Too ill to visit the movie theater, Paul appealed to Dream Foundation to help bring the
movie to him. Thanks to Naomi Reeves in Jeff Bridges’ office; her uncle, Robert Friedman, of Summit Entertainment; and dedicated Warner Bros. executives, including Dan
Fellman and Don Tannenbaum; Paul’s dream came true with a special in-home viewing
of the film. It was an epic finale on both the adventures of Harry Potter, and for Paul and
his son.
It Must Be
(Puppy) Love
You’ve Got a Friend
91-year-old Virginia, of California, was suffering from heart disease. She lived in the hottest, windiest part of the Southern California desert, in a tiny mobile home. Her fragile
body may have been failing—with doctors saying six months tops—but her mind was
sharp and her eyes sparkled. Her dream was for companionship. Dream Foundation President and Founder, Thomas Rollerson, spent the day with Ginny, bringing such goodies as new earphones for her
television, a hand-knit blanket, a
scrumptious lobster dinner and
her favorite—coconut cream
pie. He also announced Dream
Foundation would be providing
her with weekend caregivers so
that she could stay in her home.
“I’m so grateful for everything
that everybody did for me,” she
said, reflecting on her special
day with her new friend. “What
a surprise! It’s marvvvvvelous!!!”
Jene, 19, of Washington, was battling aggressive bone cancer, and had been given
five months to live. She dreamed for the
companionship of a puppy—for the joy it
would bring her, as well as the love and delight it would impart on her family. Thanks
to Dream Foundation and the dedicated
team at Get Hitched, Give Hope (GHGH),
Jene’s dream for puppy love came true.
GHGH volunteers, Barbie Hull and Christopher Smith, delivered the tri-colored
hound mix to Jene’s home, complete with
balloons, doggy toys and hugs all around.
The smiles and laughter exchanged as
little Boomer bounded around the house
were priceless, and it was evident to everyone he would fill each room—and each
heart—with immeasurable happiness.
“Our days were filled with sightseeing
and lots of beaches—the evenings
consisted of shopping, dinners out and
renting movies. There was no discussion
of my cancer, and I’m happy to say
I was able—almost—to keep up with
the kids. I know in my heart they
will always remember this vacation.
Dream Foundation is my miracle.”
– L is a
Partner: Alaska Airlines » vouchers
dream foundation spring 2012
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Dreams Come True
Every Thorn
Has Its Rose
Thirty-seven-year-old Greg, of Michigan,
was healthy until he fell ill with multiple
sclerosis at 24. The disease hit hard, causing immediate paralysis. Mostly bedbound and requiring round-the-clock
care, Greg lived in a nursing home—and
aside from twice-weekly visits from his sister and brother-in-law, spent much of his
time alone. A lifelong fan of rock musician,
Bret Michaels, Greg wished for a phone
conversation with the artist—if for nothing
more than to thank him for touching his life
with music.
With the help of our friends, Dream Foundation contacted Bret, who surprised
Greg with a phone call and an invitation to
meet. It happened Bret would be playing a
concert nearby, so Greg’s family and caregivers took him there, where he met his
idol in person. Back at the nursing home,
Greg became a celebrity in his own right,
gushing when he spoke of his dream and
the imprint it left on his heart.
Bret Michaels with dreamer, Greg, and his family at a concert
Cowboys Have Wishes, Too
Sylvester, 46, of Texas, was suffering the effects of metastatic lung cancer. A passionate
and lifelong Dallas Cowboys football fan, he dreamed of sitting in the stands with his
fiance and cheering on his favorite team. Dream Foundation sent the couple to Dallas for
the weekend, where they didn’t just watch the game, but enjoyed a luxury suite at the
Adolphus Hotel and explored the vibrant city. Having never set foot in a hotel before,
Sylvester was humbled, immensely grateful, and made every second count.
“Thank you so much for making my wish come true,” he wrote Dream Foundation afterwards. “I’ve always wanted to see my Cowboys, and I had the time of my life…especially
spending it with someone I truly love.”
“The best part was watching my
teenage daughters play like little kids
at the beach. It’s like my illness didn’t
exist that week, and they were finally
free to let loose and have fun.”
– L i n da
Sylvester and his fiancee, Pam, at a Dallas Cowboys game
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Dreams Come True
Relief from
the Heat
Cornelia, 68, of Georgia, had a prognosis
of fewer than six months in her battle with
lung disease. The heat and humidity she
endured each Atlanta summer was compounded by shortness of breath and overall fatigue. When her air conditioner broke,
Cornelia feared she’d be forced from her
home—losing her independence and the
comfort of her own surroundings. With
help from her Evercare Hospice social
worker, she contacted Dream Foundation,
relaying her need for a new unit.
A Trip to the Happiest Place
on Earth for the Holidays
Thirty-four-year-old Shawn, of Pennsylvania, was a single mother of eight-year-old twins;
she was also losing her battle with breast cancer. Wreaked by thoughts of leaving her
children motherless and desperate to bring some happiness into their lives, she dreamed
of taking her family to Orlando at Christmastime, where they could experience holiday
magic at the theme parks, and make memories they’d treasure forever. Using discounted
Disney World tickets and donated passes to Universal Studios and Sea World
Orlando, Dream Foundation sent Shawn and her family to Florida, where they experienced everything they’d wished for, and enjoyed a much-needed reprieve from illness.
“It is a blessing to have a company care and take the time to show it,” Shawn wrote the
foundation afterwards. “I will never forget the smiles that were on my children’s faces.”
“When you are told your illness is terminal it creates a cloud of sadness
around you and makes you think of all the things you thought you had more
time to do. It saddens me to realize—that with my limited income—I will
not be able to make my last wish come true...that is, without the help
of a wonderful organization like Dream Foundation.”
“I cannot in any way tell you how much I
appreciate your choice to assist me,” she
wrote after it arrived. “We continue to
have days of temperatures above 90. Most
people think ‘Life Savers’ are a circle, and
are candy or a floatation device. I feel that
mine is a square box. It’s ordinary but such
a mandatory temperature control for anyone with advanced COPD.”
Help Us Make
Dreams Come True
There are so many components
to the birth and life of a dream.
Read about Building a Dream
on pages 10-11 and see
what you can do to help.
— Fr o m a D r e a m er
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Our fulfillment of a final dream is not just a
singular action. It’s a community collaboration that includes
caregivers, corporate partners, staff and volunteers.
It’s a process that ensures resources go to those who are
most in need, and that meaningful experiences are had by
the dreamers and their families.
1. Start Here
Upon learning medicine
is no longer an answer,
a patient identifies a
final dream.
2
The patient—often with the
help of a hospice employee
or caregiver—fills out an
application with an expressed
wish from the heart.
3
Dream Foundation coordinates
a medical verification of the
patient’s condition, ensuring
our service criteria is met and
valuable resources go to those
who are most in need.
6
The Dream Coordinator explores
our bank of in-kind resources—
donated airline miles, hotel
vouchers, food certificates, etc.
—in assembling the dream.
4
Once the prognosis is
verified, the dream recipient
is assigned a Dream
Coordinator.
A final wish is set into motion.
Dream Foundation would like
to recognize the ongoing support
of our In-Kind Partners in Dreams.
See back page.
5
You can help
build a dream by
using the envelope here
or exploring our wish list.
or please donate online » www.dreamfoundation.org
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Building a Dream
We invite you to take a journey of a dream.
Further discussions with the
dream recipient delve
into the details and other
special interests that could
enhance the dream experience.
Some dreams are so basic—
e.g. water heaters, bed clothes
and dentures—that items are
urgently sent and distributed
via a nurse or social worker.
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7
If there are children in the
home, dream volunteers
prepare colorful packages
with age-appropriate toys,
donated by Hasbro, to send
to the dream recipient, who in
turn shares the toys (and joy)
with his or her children.
8
Once the dream is finalized,
Dream Foundation sends off
a box with the associated
dream items (tickets, passes,
itineraries, etc.)
dream t-shirts,
hats, and a
disposable
camera to
capture
memories as
they unfold.
10
Through our national volunteer
network, the Dream Coordinator
identifies “Dream Hosts” in
the area to personally deliver
the dream package with joy,
an embrace and a celebration.
Wish List
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A final wish is realized...
imparting relief, comfort
and happy memories to
the dreamer and all who
love him or her.
These items are critical to fulfilling
final dreams.
Air Miles on
Charity Accounts
Delta Airlines
Alaska Airlines
United Airlines
Airline Vouchers
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Jet Blue Airlines
Southwest Airlines
US Airways
Hotel Rooms /
Time Shares
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Orlando - Disney
World region
dreamfoundation.org
Hawaii
New York City
San Francisco
Myrtle Beach
Key West
San Diego
Seattle
Admission Tickets
Walt Disney World
& Disneyland
National sports games
Quality of Life
Scooters & Powered
Wheelchairs
Laptop computers
Televisions
Denture services
Transportation
Limo or Car services
Rental Car services
NATIONAL
Gift Cards
Restaurant chains
Gas Station chains
Building Supply stores
Discount Retail stores
Toy Program
Teen appropriate items
Colorful wrapping paper
Visa or MASTERCARD
Gift Cards
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Above & Beyond: Volunteers in Action
At Dream Foundation we feel blessed to have the active support of
individuals and companies across the country that apply their niches,
talents, and audiences in support of dreams.
Making dreams come true, one pound
at a time
June-Nov, 2011 • Tennessee • Raised $12,075
Chad Smith: Before and After
It comes as no surprise that Genentech—our incredible Partner in Dreams—found another creative, inspiring and healthy way to support the families we serve.
Inspired by The Biggest Loser television show, team
member Chad Smith formulated a campaign to raise
funds and lose weight at the same time. With over 40
colleagues participating and soliciting sponsorships
for pounds lost, Team Genentech/Avastin raised over
$12,000 and lost a combined 400 pounds!
“Our team takes great pride in getting involved in projects that are uniquely representative of our company, and this is one of them,” Chad said. “Ultimately, the money we raised
is being used to fulfill the dreams and improve the lives of patients, and we are all proud
and honored to be a part of that effort.” – Chad Smith
Tournament participants
A Hole in $4,554
August 20, 2011 • Rhode Island •
Raised $4,554
What a blessing when the family of a past
dream recipient circles back to help make
dreams come true for others. On August
20, 2011, the Carnevale family held its
2nd Annual Rob Carnevale Golf Tournament in honor of their late son. To
date, their tournaments have helped fulfill
more than 10 final dreams. Big thanks to
the Carnevales!
Shooting for the stars
December 2011 • Los Angeles •
Raised $1,500
JTori Photography
With Dream Ambassador, Priscilla Presley, and their coach—Presley’s cousin,
Barbara Iversen—at their side, student
athletes participating in Milken Community High School’s annual Milken Classic basketball tournament raised $1,500
through ticket sales for the two-day
event—enough to pave the way for a family’s final dream (and then some).
Lemons Dreams out of lemonade
July 4, 2011 • Santa Barbara • Raised $1,000
How sweet it is! When two of our youngest supporters sent us the most adorable pictures of their Fourth of July lemonade stand… we had to share. Decked out in their finest
“patriot wear,” here are Ava and Sophie Nebroski, selling homemade refreshments to
neighbors, friends and Dream Foundation supporters. The girls raised $1,000! We are so
proud of our next generation of Dream Makers!
Do you have a volunteer idea?
We’d love to hear from you! Email mullaney@dreamfoundation.org
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(L-R): JJ Friedman, Shaina Sarafian,
Thomas Rollerson, Priscilla Presley,
Max Berman, Barbara Iversen
Dream Backers
Racing for dreams
FOX Sports Supports
Nov 10, 2011 • Santa Barbara •
Raised $1,140
During the 2011/2012 college football
season, Dream Foundation had the great
honor of serving as
FOX Sports Supports’
charity partner.
When longtime Dream Foundation supporter and avid runner, Melissa Marsted,
was thinking of a fun way to engage her
family in philanthropy and give back
to their community, the first thing she
thought of was the Santa Barbara Marathon. She divided the 26.2-mile run into
three parts—one for herself, and one for
each of her two sons—and before she
knew it, they were off and running! Backed
by the generosity of friends and supporters, the trio raised nearly $50 per mile. Big
thanks to Melissa, William (16) and Peter
(14), for making a difference!
“Working together as a relay team was truly one of those life-changing experiences
we will never forget. We are honored and
humbled to have been able to help a family spend time together in a meaningful
way.” – Melissa
Kristian and Simon
The Mighty Tuks
September 2011 • India •
Raised $17,000
Jarryd Commerford, Simon Linsley, and
Kristian Faldbakken took their support of
dreams to the extreme, participating in the
Rickshaw Run, a 3,000-plus race across India in a three-wheeled tin can called a “tuk
tuk.” Calling themselves the Mighty Tuks,
the trio strove to raise $14,000 – enough
to adopt one dream per day of the twoweek raucous adventure. In the end, they
surpassed that by bringing in $17,000!
As one of four selected partners for the year, Dream Foundation received a touching public service
announcement (PSA), produced by FOX
Sports and featuring heartfelt appeals
by sportscasters, Charles Davis and Gus
Johnson, and our own, Jeff Bridges. Not
only did the PSA—and earnest on-air
mentions—help us raise funds for dreams,
the partnership generated tremendous
awareness of our mission, connecting
families in need with our services.
Special thanks to Billy Wanger, Liliana
Rosales, Bui Simon, Dan Bell, and the entire staff at FOX Sports for making us your
partner. It was an honor and a pleasure!
“With everyone’s support we raced our tuk
tuk over 1,800 miles across India, raising
over $17,000 for Dream Foundation. The
generosity shown by our friends and family
has been overwhelming. We really cannot
thank you enough.” – Jarryd Commerford,
grandson of longtime donors, Stan and
Roberta Fishman
Jeff Bridges, Charles Davis, and Gus Johnson in a
PSA produced by FOX Sports
Melissa Marsted, William and Peter
Dream for 21
In her Dream for 21 bracelet campaign
of 2011, Austin Spivey set a goal to
raise $21,000 so she could adopt 21
dreams in anticipation of her 21st
birthday.
Through media stories, social networking, and appeals to friends and family she met
that goal…and then some, raising over $37,000 through the sales of bracelets.
To mark your own milestone with a special fundraiser,
please contact Erinn Lynch at 805-564-2131 for information.
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In the Media
Colorado Springs Gazette
Aquarium visit, stay at hotel give family
gift of time together
The Star-Ledger
By Angie Jackson | June 21, 2011
“The burden of medical bills means the
Rogers family cannot afford many extra
expenses… the trip would have been out
of the question if not for the donation.”
Dying of cancer, Newark man revisits
Ground Zero to pay final respects
By Richard Khavkine | October 5, 2011
NEW YORK — Chaz Fudge, Jr. has come
from Philadelphia, where he now lives, to
pay his respects, he said, to the people
killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in
lower Manhattan.
He also came to say goodbye.
Fudge, 51, has stage four lung cancer.
Translated into time, doctors say he has
another six months to a year to live.
Returning to the World Trade Center site
for the first time since the attacks, he said,
would help bring some measure of closure.
“I wanted to see it, feel their spirit,” he said
of the 2,753 people killed in New York City
that clear September day. “I wanted to say
‘thank you.’ “
Fudge, an analyst with Metropolitan Telecommunications, was attending a meeting
on the 82nd floor of the north tower when
the first plane slammed into the building,
11 floors above.
He was hit on the shoulder and incapacitated by falling debris. A firewall, he said,
saved him and his colleagues from death
that day. A firefighter would carry him
down to safety.
But Fudge’s injuries stayed with him for
months. He broke several bones and was
in and out of hospitals for treatment. His
wife, a teacher at Edison High School, also
helped nurture him back to relative health.
A little more than two years after the attacks, though, she developed breast can-
Chaz Fudge, who is believed to have developed
lung cancer from asbestos inhalation during the
9/11 attacks, looks at the area where the Twin
Towers once stood during a visit to Ground Zero.
PHOTO: John O’Boyle/The Star-Ledger
cer. She died in August 2004.
Within a year, Fudge’s father and mother
also passed away and Fudge was left to
care for his three sons, including then-13year-old Chaz Fudge III, on his own.
Then, last year, doctors at Mount Sinai
Medical Center in New York diagnosed
his cancer, which they said was probably
caused by asbestos he inhaled while inside
the burning tower.
But a final reckoning would have to wait.
Fudge had vowed to help put young Chaz
through college.
Fulfilling the promise of his son’s education gives him the will to battle.
“I’m obsessed with that,” he said. “I’m not
rushing, but I’m asking God for that longevity.”
Wearing a dark turtleneck, blue blazer and
overcoat, Fudge walked to a corner of the
South Pool, accompanied by Chaz III, now
21; Joe Daniels, president of the memorial foundation; and Thomas Rollerson,
president of the California-based Dream
Foundation, which paid for and facilitated
Fudge’s trip.
News First 5
Dream garden helps dying Springs woman
By Bill Folson | May 27, 2011
“A dying woman’s wish for a peaceful garden in her yard has become reality in Colorado Springs. It is a small garden, but a big
deal to 40-year-old Camille Rivera.
Just days ago, her yard was a pile of dirt
and rock. There were failed efforts to put
in a yard since she was diagnosed a little
over three years ago. Then thanks to Odyssey Hospice and Dream Foundation, which grants dreams to dying adults, her yard was
transformed in just six hours…”
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The Colorado Springs Business
Journal
By Monica Mendoza | August 9, 2011
“Hallom said he wanted to show Colorado
Springs to his grandson…‘We live on Social Security—we could never do this unless somebody helped us.’”
WDAM-TV
Dream Foundation sends Pine Belt family
to Disney World
By Sheri Falk | September 2, 2011
“Robert’s dream has always been to take
his grandchildren on vacation…but it’s a
trip that almost didn’t happen. In 2010…
he was diagnosed with stage four lung
cancer.”
The Jersey Journal
Dream Foundation grants wish of Bayonne
man with ALS
By Charles Hack | September 16, 2011
“’His dream was to have a family vacation,’
said his wife. ‘We have never had a family
vacation.’”
Tri-City Times
Dream of Dolly comes true
By Catherine Minolli | October 5, 2011
“‘Everybody’s got a bucket list and we
always think we have tomorrow to do it.
Dream Foundation made my dream come
true now.’”
Brunswick Citizen
Friends celebrate Dolly Eshbaugh’s life
By Kim Doyle | October 27, 2011
“‘Through hospice, a connection was
made with Dream Foundation… Dolly’s
dream to have a concert by the church
choir…was thus made possible.’”
The Ledger
Last Wish was to See Family for Woman
with Cancer
By Elvia Malagon | November 3, 2011
“Salek’s application was considered an
emergency and had a quick turnaround.
Her application also stood out because of
her simplistic wish of just wanting company.”
In the Media
KMVT-11
Dennis, the music man, gets to see
family for last time
By J. Martin | November 7, 2011
“With only six months left on his play
sheet, the humble Dennis only asked for
one thing, to go home and see his family
one last time.”
WWD
The Dream Foundation to Honor Donna Karan
November 16, 2011
“Barbra Streisand will present long-time
friend Donna Karan with the Dream Foundation’s Founder’s Award…”
USA TODAY
November 18, 2011
“Presenter Barbra Streisand attends
Dream Foundation’s 10th Annual Celebration of Dreams, honoring fashion icon
Donna Karan…”
The Janesville Gazette
Janesville man getting second chance
to fulfill dream
By Catherine Idzerda | June 24, 2011
“…when Shippy was living in another
group home, he and fellow residents had
a chance to go to Disney World.
Then, just days before he was set to go,
Shippy was diagnosed with colon cancer
and was unable to go on the trip.
He was crushed. Miserable. Inconsolable.
‘He never stopped talking about it,’ said
Shanon Caballero, who works with Shippy at
Riverfront. ‘My trip to Disney World, my trip
to Disney World, my trip to Disney World.’
Peter Shippy smiles while posing for a photo with
group of the people who made his dream come
true—a trip to Disney World to meet Mickey. The
Dream Foundation awarded him the dream and
delivered it to his home. PHOTO: Dan Lassiter
Shippy’s cancer has metastasized to his lungs. Caballero decided to write to the Dream
Foundation, a nonprofit based in Santa Barbara, Calif., that provides wishes to adults
with life-limiting illness…”
GALA Features also included in Santa
Barbara News-Press, Montecito Messenger,
Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara
Seasons and Noozhawk.
San Antonio Express News
Cancer patient’s rafting wish to come true
By Vincent T. Davis | August 16, 2011
“…trip was courtesy of the Dream Foundation, a national nonprofit that fulfills
dreams of adults facing life-threatening illnesses. Genentech, a biotechnology company, donated funds to the foundation to
co-sponsor Phelps’ adventure.
…accompanied by her father. She plans to
take a cousin who lives in Montrose on her
one-day rafting trip…
Michael Orchowski with Thomas Rollerson
Santa Barbara News-Press
Art exhibit was his dying wish: “Painting Toward
Grace” a one-man show by Michael Orchowski
By Nikki Grey | November 27, 2011
“‘Michael chose to explore the beauty in
life and express himself through his art…I
imagine he was in a great deal of pain, but
he didn’t want that to be his final message.’”
Her friend and research nurse, Patty Manea, said Phelps has talked about whitewater rafting down the Colorado rapids as
her top wish throughout her ordeal.
Wendy Phelps tries on her life jacket and new
hat, items for her white water rafting trip from the
Dream Foundation Monday, August 15, 2011 at
the Cancer Care Center of South Texas. Phelps
has had six occurrences of cancer since 2000 and
was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
PHOTO: SALLY FINNERAN
‘Breast cancer is a very emotional disease and to have that kind of positive attitude is
exceptional,’ Manea said. ‘That’s not a gift that everyone has.’”
The Advocate
Wish of a Lifetime
By Mark H. Hunter | November 30, 2011
“Byrnes spent nearly an hour watching a
Saints indoor practice before meeting
with Brees… ‘They all came by and were
high-fiving me,’ Byrnes said with a smile.”
Aiken Standard
Hospice care lifts dying man’s spirits
By Ashley Galloway | December 18, 2011
“…the Leibys were never able to have a
proper honeymoon... Millard’s final wish
was to take his wife to the beach…”
Wytheville Enterprise
Banjo maker gets the gold
By Mark Sage | October 18, 2011
“…This one would be gold-plated. He decided that long ago. That way he’d have
one nickel and one gold.
Then came the cancer and the banjo
wasn’t finished. Whorton said hospice workers told him it would be a miracle if he made
it to Thanksgiving.
If cancer numbered his days, music filled them. Life was better even talking about making
music. Making musical instruments, though, that was only something he dreamed about.
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Events
SeptEMBER 10, 2011
October 27, 2011
Under the Harvest Sun
Summerland Winery and Dream Foundation supporters, Ursula and Pat Nesbitt,
hosted the 7th Annual “Under the Harvest Sun” Summerland Winery luncheon.
Held at the Nesbitts’ stunning home, the
event included a polo match, Summerland
wines, and live and silent auctions. Thanks
to host, Nebil Zariff; lively auctioneers,
John Palminteri and Alan Thicke; and all
those who came out to support dreams.
Get Hitched,
Give Hope
Nesbitt Polo Match
September 22, 2011
End of Summer
Beach Bash
On a late summer afternoon at the Santa
Barbara Yacht Club, donors, supporters
and friends gathered to honor the dedicated Dream Foundation volunteers and
campaign fundraisers that contributed to an
incredible year. Guests enjoyed a delicious
beach barbeque and witnessed a Hawaiianthemed dream delivery for a local dreamer,
Kate, and her best friend, Reggie. Hula
dancing was provided by Angelita Eller and
Hula Anyone?. Sincerest thanks to event
sponsors, Brophy Bros., Sue Firestone,
Santa Barbara Yacht Club, David Johnson,
Hollye and Jeff Jacobs, and Wells Hughes.
Dreamers, Reggie and Kate
Longtime Flower Empower volunteer, Carmen
Romero, and her sons
Big thanks to Holly-Kate Foss, Barbie
Hull, Christopher Flowers, and the entire GHGH team for their commitment to
dreams. We look ahead excitedly to the
next GHGH event this fall!
Bilo Zariff, Pat Nesbitt
October 26-30, 2011
Celebrity Sports
Invitational
We were honored to have been chosen as
the charitable beneficiary of Marjoe Gortner’s Celebrity Sports Invitational, held
at the beautiful Hard Rock Hotel Punta
Cana in the Dominican Republic. The
three-day extravaganza included sporting events, colorful themed evenings with
supporters who came from far and wide,
and a memorable live auction, led by Marjoe. We were overwhelmed by the generous and compassionate support of so
many.
Hard Rock
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Through auctions of fabulous wedding
goods and services, Get Hitched, Give
Hope (GHGH)—a Seattle-based nonprofit
—raised money to grant wishes for terminally ill patients. Upon learning of Dream
Foundation’s 4-star Charity Navigator rating, they selected us as the beneficiary of
their wonderful event! Held at the stunning
Four Seasons, Seattle, and produced by
an incredible team of volunteers, GHGH
raised a significant amount of funds for
dreams. Amazing food, over-the-top floral
designs and unbelievable auction items
made the evening a true success.
The entire Seattle-based team of Get Hitched,
Give Hope
Bridal wear for live auction
Events
November 18, 2011
In Memory
of Sarah
1988-2012
10th Annual Celebration of Dreams
Last November, Dream Foundation held its 10th annual Celebration of Dreams gala at
the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, with a Donna Karan Spring 2012 runway
show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks’ president, Ron Frasch. Fashion icon,
Donna Karan, received the Founder’s Humanitarian Award, presented to her by her dear
friend, Barbra Streisand. An event unlike any other, Celebration of Dreams combines
high fashion on and off the runway, world-class entertainment, and creative cuisine, all
benefiting Dream Foundation.
The evening included donated performances by Grammy Award-winning artist, Macy
Gray; recording artist and American Idol finalist, Pia Toscano; Naya Rivera and Amber
Riley, of Glee; recording artist, Jackson Guthy; and So You Think You Can Dance dancers,
Anya Garnis, Kathryn McCormick and Robert Roldan.
Baron Spafford
Actors and long-time Dream Foundation supporters, Dan Aykroyd and Brad Garrett,
and professional auctioneer, Sean Kelly, hosted a live auction to help raise money for
the foundation.
The evening also included heartfelt testimony by former dream recipient, Sarah Parrish.
A very special thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue, Donna Karan, CKE Restaurants, ThinkThin,
Revelry Event Designers, Bacara Resort & Spa, and Walter Claudio Salon Spa, as
well as live auction donors, including The World, Residences at Sea, Crystal Cruises,
The Ranch at Live Oak/Malibu, Strictly Vacations, American Airlines, Singita Game
Reserves and &Beyond Africa.
Baron Spafford
Baron Spafford
Above: Dream Recipient, Sarah Parrish
Below: Donna Karan Spring 2012 runway show
Thank you to our gala chairs and honorees. Pictured are Diana MacFarlane, Sheryl Lowe, Bui Simon,
Donna Karan, Thomas Rollerson, Barbra Streisand, Sandi Nicholson and Arlene Montesano.
Let us know if you have an event idea dreamed up.
visit our website » www.dreamfoundation.org
December 5, 2011
YAC Holiday Trunk Show
Once again, Dream Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC), lead by “dream teams”
from various Santa Barbara schools, hosted their annual Holiday Trunk Show. Hosts,
Cynthia and Sheridan Spivey, created a beautiful, festive backdrop for vendors to
display their amazing wares.
Sheridan Spivey, a holiday shopper, and Dena Slaff
A very special thank you to Camille K Jewels, Jules Allen Cashmere, Jessica Foster
Confections, Montecito Country Kitchen, Solvang Bakery, and Simply Succulents for
your time and contribution to Dream Foundation. Great job, YAC, for coming through for
our dreamers!
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Planned Giving
Leave a legacy of dreams
As a friend of Dream Foundation, you’ve already been touched and moved by our mission of providing dreams to special people in need. Many of you have made generous
donations to make those dreams happen.
But what about the future? By doing something very simple now, you can help ensure
an ongoing “legacy of dreams” for future generations and your family name.
If you remember Dream Foundation in your will or revocable trust, you will leave a
legacy that will continue our important work far into the future. Bequests of every size
build our future financial strength and sustainability.
There are many reasons to include a charitable gift for Dream Foundation
in your will or trust:
•It is simple to do. It can be as easy as adding language stating,
“I give $20,000 to Dream Foundation” or “I give 10% of my estate
to Dream Foundation.”
•You may make your commitment in memory or in honor of a loved
one, and even set up a named endowment fund.
•Tax-wise, it could be beneficial. Gifts to qualified charitable
organizations reduce the value of your estate for tax purposes.
•It’s an easy way to support Dream Foundation, since it requires
no money out-of-pocket now, and we are very grateful for
bequests of any size.
•You will be recognized as a member of our honorary
Legacy Dream Circle on the Dream Foundation Donor Wall,
or you may choose to be anonymous.
“On the way back home I asked
Mom if she was tired, and she said yes.
I asked her if it was worth it, she said,
‘YES!!!’ She’s been sleeping pretty
heavily ever since. I’m not sure yet if
she’s ‘sleeping off’ the trip or if she’s
slipping away. Either way, she’s lived
her dream. If she dies tomorrow, she’ll
have no regrets and neither will I.”
– K r is t y
We are grateful for those who are building a “Legacy of Dreams” by including
Dream Foundation in their estate plans:
Richard Cazen, M.D. Estate
Marilyn Cole-Shatz
Charlotte Doyle Davis Trust
Chris and Maryann Edgecomb
Tracy Greene Estate
Anette LaHough Trust
Nora McNeely-Hurley
Charles and Esther Mylnek Trust
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Thomas Rollerson and
Michael Erickson
Bernie and Lori Sandler
Steven E. Shulem
Kenny and Elizabeth Slaught
Jerry and Eleanor Smith Estate
Laurie Vandeberghe
Diana Wilson
If you are interested in making a gift through your will or living trust, please contact Carol
Brown at (805) 564-2131, or e-mail carol@dreamfoundation.org. She can provide specific
bequest language for you to share with your attorney. You may also visit www.dreamfoundation.org and reference How to Help/Leave a Legacy.
“You’ve brought Scott peace he never
would have had otherwise. You’ve made
it okay for him to be comfortable with
the life he’s lived, and proud of who he
is and what he’s done. I can see it in
him and it’s changed him. Thank you.”
– Sh er r y
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Programs
Montecito Union School fourth graders making
gift tags for holiday plants
Kelly Sweda, and her son, Isaac, making holiday deliveries
Special appreciation to our
Flower Empower 2012
program adopters:
Andrew and Ivana Firestone
Harold and Annette Simmons
Tom and Diane Brown
Monica Fulton
Thomas Rollerson and volunteers, Moon Bloodgood, Diane Brown and son, and Ivana Firestone
making flower deliveries at Cottage Hospital
Special to Dream Foundation’s hometown of Santa Barbara, Flower Empower is a volunteer-driven program that delivers hope and compassion—in the form of beautiful
bouquets—to those in need. Recipients also enjoy fresh-baked cookies, fine chocolates
and cards handmade by local children, representing such schools and organizations as
National Charity League (NCL), Montecito Union School, Mountain View School and
Montecito YMCA.
Thanks to Por la Mar Nursery; Myriad Flowers; the Himovitz, Lopez and Marquez
Families; Montecito Union School fourth graders; National Charity League and
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) volunteers; Lynette Hall, Jodi Fishman, Debbie Darke;
and everyone whose efforts led to the successful delivery of 275 potted plants over the
holidays to area seniors in need of cheer!
Flower Empower would not exist without our team of fabulous supporters: B&H Flowers,
Botanik, Chocolats du CaliBressan, Domingo Farms, Ever-Bloom, Florabundance,
the Himovitz Family, Maximum Nursery, Myriad, Trader Joe’s Milpas, Valley Flowers
Inc., Westerlay Orchids and Westland Floral.
Nearly 40 percent of our dream recipients have
young children at home. Coping with the impending loss of a parent—and the intense emotional,
physical and financial strain terminal illness has on
a family—may well be the most difficult challenge
a child can face. Dream Foundation’s Toy Program provides age-appropriate toys for
dream recipients to give their children, allowing them to share happiness and smiles
when illness has brought so much pain.
A child of a dream recipient loving her new toy
Hasbro Inc. and Ty Inc. have generously donated all of the toys for our Toy Program
through 2012.
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Nonprofit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PA I D
Santa Barbara, CA
Permit No. 692
National Headquarters
1528 Chapala St, Suite 304
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805 564 2131 tel
805 564 7002 fax
Corporate Partners in Dreams
In Memory
May 1 - December 31, 2011
Donald, 82 – To take a sport-fishing trip
Richard, 57 – To visit his family out of state
Mayra, 25 – To stay at a favorite resort hotel
Maryann, 40 – To receive a new recliner and bed
Karlissa, 36 – To get a new laptop computer
Danny, 55 – To take a trip to Seattle
Placido, 53 – To go out to dinner with family
Ricky, 58 – To receive a visit from his niece
Dana, 62 – To receive a copy of a favorite novel
Fernando, 19 – To meet WWE wrestler, Rey Mysterio
Harold, 78 – To receive a visit from his daughter
Michael, 72 – To have an exhibition of his artwork
Raymond, 61 – To visit family out of state
Richard, 52 – To receive a laptop computer
Frances, 77 – To receive a new television set
Robert, 74 – To have a final visit from his niece
Diane, 61 – To attend Dancing with the Stars
Cecilio, 55 – To visit his son
Joan, 54 – To receive a visit from her daughter
$100,000 and above
$50,000 - $99,000
In-Kind Partners in Dreams
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“When you are told your illness is
terminal, it creates a cloud of sadness
around you and makes you think of
all the things you thought you had more
time to do. It saddens me to realize—
that with my limited income—I will
not be able to make my last wish
come true…that is, without the help
of a wonderful organization like
Dream Foundation.”
– fr o m a d r e a m er
In-kind Partners in Dreams have committed their ongoing support
through the donation of products or services.
Airline
Alaska Airlines
Delta Airlines
United Airlines
Attraction
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Disneyland
Dollywood
Graceland
Knott’s Berry Farm
San Diego Zoo
Sea World Orlando
Sea World San Diego
Universal Orlando
Universal Studios Hollywood
Walt Disney World
Hospitality
To receive the next Dream Foundation
newsletter paperless, email your request
to sonia@dreamfoundation.org
$25,000 - $49,000
Aston Hotels and Resorts
Bacara Resort & Spa
CKE Restaurants
Courtyard Marriott Anaheim
Dana Horne Vacation Rentals
Days Inn Encinitas
Howard Johnson Hotel Anaheim
Marriott San Diego
McDonald’s Santa Barbara
Meadowbrook Resort
MGM Grand Las Vegas
Ramada Maingate Anaheim
Seralago Hotel & Suites
Sheraton Anaheim Hotel
W Hotel Minneapolis
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Sports
Los Angeles Lakers
San Francisco 49ers
The NASCAR Foundation
Toy Program
Hasbro
ILoveToCreate
Ty Warner
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Quality of Life
David’s Bridal
The SCOOTER Store
U.S. Medical Supplies
Flower Empower
B & H Flowers, Inc.
Botanik
Chocolats du CaliBressan
Domingo Farms
Ever-Bloom
Florabundance
Himovitz Family
Maximum Nursery
Myriad Flowers International
Rose Story Farm
Santa Barbara Farmers Market
Trader Joe’s Milpas
Valley Flowers
Westland Floral Company
Westerly Orchids, Inc.