2011 Spring Newsletter

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DREAM FOUNDATION SPRING 2011 NEWSLETTER
Because a dream can transcend a lifetime
Our Mission
The mission of Dream Foundation is
to enhance the quality of life for individuals
and their families who are battling
a life-threatening illness.
IN THIS ISSUE
Founder Message Soul Food
Best of Facebook
In Memory
Dreams Come True
In the Media
Above & Beyond
Events
Culture of Compassion
The Dream Backer
Notes from the Heart
Planned Giving
Programs
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cover photo: Awash in the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, Kelli and her family pause
for reflection during their time together in California. See story on page 4.
Kelli’s photos courtesy of Lisa Field-Elliot.
www.dreamfoundation.org
A MESSAGE From The Founder
Ahhh, color... In years past, we have printed our
newsletters in black and white due to necessary
consideration as it relates to cost. Yet, the stories
inside resonate with the need to shine in all the
beautiful hues and shades that comprise a dream.
Like the photograph on our cover...the tranquil blues
and greens of the ocean, the pure white reflected
light, the warm citrus tones signaling a setting sun...
these colors will be forever etched in the memories
formed during Kelli’s dream, and, therefore should be
honored and shared.
Every day, we are privileged to bring color into the lives of those often surrounded in
darkness. These men and women color our lives in return. Their stories are truly
emblazed in our hearts.
As noted on page 12, some dreams are manifested in the simplest of ways...a water
heater, a wheelchair ramp, a hearing aid battery. Because of the urgency of these
dreams, and the lack of resources typically available to the dreamer, we often don’t
receive beautiful color photos to share with you. Still these dreams represent a critical
need -- and they comprise nearly 40% of the dreams we fulfill.
Special thanks to V3 Printing for allowing us to upgrade to color with minimal cost,
which is essential. We pride ourselves on our track record of fiscal responsibility, always
considering ways to minimize overhead. In fact, we’ve debated whether to continue with
this newsletter at all, due to its associated resource requirements.
But, to us, these pictures and words are more than just a newsletter. They are both the
conveyance of what we encounter every day, and the product of your compassion and
generosity.
As someone who contributes to giving toward these final wishes, we hope these stories
bring you pride and joy. May your summer be filled with colorful memories, just like the
ones you have gifted to our dreamers.
Board of Directors
Ronald R. Macleod, Chairperson
Carpinteria, CA
Senior Vice President, Rockefeller Financial
David Glickman, Vice Chairperson
Beverly Hills, CA
President & Managing Director, Glickman Capital
Thomas Rollerson, President
Santa Barbara, CA
Founder/President, Dream Foundation
Kirsten Cavendish
Santa Barbara, CA
Brainstorm Creative, Inc.
Richard Burnham
Mansfield, TX
Co-Founder Odyssey HealthCare, Chairman
Greg Grabowski
Rochester Hills, MI
President & CEO Leader Dogs for the Blind
Hollye Harrington Jacobs, RN, MS, MSW
Santa Barbara, CA
David Johnson
Los Angeles, CA
Act 4 Entertainment
Bob 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.
Richard Weston-Smith
Santa Barbara, CA
CEO, Brainstorm Creative
Diana Wilson
Santa Barbara, CA
CEO, DMW Consulting
From the heart,
Staff
Thomas Rollerson, Founder/President
Thomas
Founder/President
Carol Brown, Chief Operating Officer
Valerie Banks, Flower Empower Coordinator
P.S. As always, we have included an envelope. It’s up to you how you’d like to fill it. Five
dollars. Airline miles. A little feedback on ways we can improve. As long as it’s from the
heart, it will be cherished.
Stefani Canin Mullen, Part-time Development Associate
Trish Cantillon, Part-time Development Associate
Cindy Hellriegel, Finance Manager
Adam Lichtenstein, Internet Technologies Manager
“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.”
Dream Foundation 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.
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Erinn Lynch, Director of Communications
Michelle Mullaney, Events Manager
Emily Mullranin, In-kind Resources Manager
Nani Oesterle, Part-time Grant Writer
Sonia Salazar, Data Entry Manager
Barbara Schoch, Dream Program Manager
Jackie Waddill, Donor Relations Manager
SOULFOOD
A PLACE WHERE DREAMS HAPPEN
Two families find comfort in the solace of one home
The splendor of an oceanfront home... where sunshine and breeze resonate in the day, and soft
candlelight permeates the night... waves slurp gently against the sand, and seagulls swirl and
call overhead... is peace and serenity defined. It is a place where dreams happen. The walls of
this home have embraced and comforted many dreamers over the years, including two young
mothers – strangers, but for their shared experience – who simply desire time with their families
by the sea.
Kelli, 46, of Louisville, Ohio is a single mom to three cherished sons:
one in college, a high school senior, and an eighth-grader. Her boys
are settling into their skin, becoming young men, experiencing the joys
and challenges of growing up, and preparing to leave their mark on
the world. This time for them should be carefree, full of exploration and
self-discovery; there is nothing more Kelli would desire.
However, Kelli is battling stage four breast cancer, and has undergone
so many appointments, scans and treatments during the last two years
she feels her boys have grown up fast and spent their formative years
caring for her, in a role reversal she never foresaw.
Faced with limited time and resources, Kelli contacted Dream
Foundation. Seeking a special way to make lasting memories with
her children, and dreaming of the ocean in springtime, Kelli knew a
rejuvenating trip to the coast would be ideal. She says, “I want it to
be a trip, that if only for a few days, their thoughts are on the beauty
around them and not on their mom’s illness.”
Thanks to donated Continental Airlines miles, longtime supporters,
Debbie and Dan Kass – who offered the cozy but delectable
oceanfront home - and a multitude of others who gave special items to
enhance the experience, Kelli’s time away with her sons exceeded her
wildest dreams.
“To wake up every morning and look out over the Pacific Ocean was
so therapeutic for me. To watch my children have the time of their
lives... surfing alongside a baby seal, playing games at night at the
dinner table, or just relaxing by the outdoor fireplace or in the hot tub
made my heart swell with such joy and happiness,” she says. It was
– undeniably – a dream come true.
(Continued on page 4)
Kelli poses with her sons and ex-husband,who is also her best friend and
caregiver.
Solace by the sea
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SOULFOOD continued from page 3
Zoh and her husband share
a special moment together.
Photos courtesy: Baron Spafford
The same can be said for Zoh, 43, of Midway, Kentucky, also battling breast cancer. She, her husband
and their two young children would be the happiest family in the world if it weren’t for the illness that
rules their lives. The beach vacation Zoh dreams of would be her family’s first. Just like Kelli and countless
others, her one hope is to make memories with her family they will cherish when she’s gone.
With donated Delta Airlines miles, Zoh and her family came to the coast, where they found the beloved
beach house open and ready, stocked with Hasbro toys and games for the kids, and abounding with
magnificent food, gift certificates, zoo and Disney tickets, a professional portrait session, and more.
This sweet family absorbed every grain of sand and flicker of light, watched entranced as each wave
crashed, and witnessed the changing colors of a California sunset, unlike anything they’d ever seen
before.
Zoh enjoys the warmth of
the setting sun.
“The dream has shifted everything,” Zoh says. “We are all so soft and easy with each other. I would
never have imagined being so well again, as a woman, a wife, a mother – a family. Our smiles are
sudden and full. Our giggles are soft and tender. We are whole in a way we couldn’t have been without
a dream... I’ve come to a new place in my heart, as ‘comfortable’ has become the low end of the scale
and ‘wonderful’ has replaced it.”
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
Forty-one-year-old single mother, Rosalia, lives with her six
children in a small, one-bedroom apartment in Sylmar, California.
Just weeks after her youngest was born, she learned she had
cervical cancer... and it is spreading. Rosalia, who came to this
country from Guatemala as a child, says life has always been
hard. Now, she worries about what will happen to her kids when
she’s gone.
This sweet family has very little – and an uncertain future – but
maintain tremendous love for one another. “I’ve had my difficulties
throughout my life, but [my] children ...mean everything to me,
and together we take care of each other,” Rosalia says. “I don’t
know what I would do without them.”
Her prognosis all too real, Rosalia contacted Dream Foundation
with the simple request of furniture for her home. Having recently
lost her couch to roach infestation, all her family has is a single
chair and two beds. A couch, coffee table, kitchen table and
chairs would make this mother’s dream come true. She says, “The
furniture would make the apartment feel like a home.”
Rosalia sits on her new furniture with her children,
family members, and her amazing Dream Hosts.
Thanks to KSL Resorts and Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa,
who supplied most of the lovely furniture, Dream Foundation
rallied, and in a flurry of activity that felt like Christmas morning,
deliverymen brought and arranged everything. Dream Host, John
Beno, of Salvatore Ferragamo’s Canoga Park store, extended
boxes of Hasbro toys to the children, and a look of gratitude
tinged with disbelief spread across their mother’s face. Rosalia
was in tears at her dream come true.
Dream volunteers unload donated furniture.
BEST of
Technology can bring us closer together. Dream Foundation so enjoys staying in
touch with our supporters, dreamers, and dream families through our social networks.
Be a part of our online community!
MaryKaye
“There are not enough words to express our gratitude to Dream Foundation, the
Cleveland Browns, our friends and families and the countless people we don’t
know who supported us on this journey... It was a surreal weekend filled with
endless memories and good times.”
Emma
“I received your letter about how my donation helped a man meet his daughter
and grandsons. The joy I felt inside was indescribable. This is truly an
INCREDIBLE foundation... You people are miracle workers.”
people like this
Lenke
“Thank you, Dream Foundation, for making my mother’s wishes come true
last week. She wanted to see another sunset on the ocean...and you made it
happen!”
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Shawn
“Thank you to Dream Foundation for reuniting me with my father! It was a
wonderful trip and a fabulous connection we all appreciated more than mere
words could state.”
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Nicole
“Our mother passed away just two days after we returned home from her
dream trip to Disney World. We are so grateful for the time we had, and great
memories we will cherish from the trip. It meant the world to her that she could
see her grandchildren and her children enjoy Disney World.”
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video on YouTube!
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Cheryl
“Thank you, Dream Foundation, for giving hope during some pretty tough
times!”
Tricia
“Our family has been staying at the Cottages Program at Cottage Hospital in
Santa Barbara while our mom recovers, and we wanted to say thank you for
the beautiful flowers you deliver daily!”
Grace
“When I lost my mom to cancer she was surrounded by her family. I can’t
imagine being so far from a terminally ill loved one and not being able to
afford to visit them. No one should die alone. I’d like to donate these miles to
someone who can’t otherwise afford a flight. I do so in memory of my mom.”
Karen
“My dad’s wish was for me to spend time with him and my mom. With the
price of airline tickets I was unable to do that. Thank you so much for making it
possible for me to spend the week with him and take him to the pool.”
In MEMORIUM
Jan.1, 2011 – Apr. 30, 2011
Dream Foundation celebrates the lives of our dreamers and their final wishes.
Dorothy, 89 - To have her story, “88 and Counting,” printed
Sergio, 42 - To attend a Los Angeles Lakers game and meet Kobe Bryant
Karen, 46 - To take a trip to Disney World
Vickie, 48 - To have a slumber party with her girlfriends at the Hilton Columbus Easton
Kristina, 43 - To take a family trip to New York City and see a musical
Richard, 41 - To receive travel expenses from Idaho to Florida
Diane Marie, 54 - To have a honeymoon in Vegas
Marlon, 38 - To stay in a hotel suite
Josephine, 100 - To have flowers delivered in honor of her 100th birthday
Danny, 68 - To take a NASA tour, witness the space shuttle launch, and meet astronaut Bruce Melnick
James, 71 - To have his daughter visit him one last time
John, 61 - To attend a wedding and family reunion in Alaska
Noelle, 30 - To meet Lady Gaga
Helen, 94 - To enjoy a day of pampering
Amy, 43 - To have a documentary and screening of her life’s story
Jerry, 75 - To have his daughter visit from Michigan
Frank, 94 - To see the USS Missouri in Hawaii
Ed, 66 - To go to the beach, and have dinner and photos taken with his family
Sharon, 57 - To meet Ellen Degeneres
Margie, 82 - To meet Vince Gill
Karen, 45 - To visit her brother and her parents’ grave in Maryland
Laura, 49 - To have her book published
Timothy, 69 - To receive a powered wheelchair
Nathan, 35 - To receive personalized Tony Stewart memorabilia
Brenda, 19 - To have a family makeover
David, 57 - To receive Beatles LOVE merchandise
Loretta, 43 - To take a family vacation to a beach resort
Barbara, 62 - To receive a laptop computer
John, 77 - To visit his daughter and grandchildren in Florida
In loving memory of our beloved friend and Dream
Ambassador, Noelle Valladares, whose zest for
life and positive outlook in the face of adversity will
forever inspire us all. “I made it my quest to smile
through the pain and keep a positive attitude,”
she said. “I feel that Leukemia has given me a gift
because I recognize how precious life is.”
Rosalia, 41 - To receive furniture for her home
Johnna, 33 - To spend the holidays at home in Hawaii
Heidi Ann, 35 - To take a family trip to Disneyland
Dennis , AGE - To take a driving trip to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Kristine Lynne, 61 - To meet Stevie Nicks
Paul, 55 - To get a hearing aid
Bill, 52 - To take a trip to Silver Dollar City
Richard, 54 - To get a VIP pass to the Talladega Superspeedway
Raymond, 95 - To have his dentures repaired
Diana, 62 - To take a trip to Virginia Beach
Sara, 56 - To have her daughter visit
Joshua, 24 - To receive a laptop computer
Scott, 42 - To have a band come for a jam session at his home
Kathy, 53 - To have a friend from California attend her wedding in Oklahoma
Muriel, 71 - To receive a phone call from George Strait
William, 88 - To take a photograph with Arnold Palmer
Herman, 66 - To take a trip to Las Vegas
Michael, 31 - To take a trip to Sea World in San Antonio
Stephanie, 52 - To vacation in St. Augustine, Florida
Jeffrey, 44 - To take a family trip to Disney World
Emma, 62 - To take a trip to Michigan and stay in a log cabin
Mary, 56 - To see her sister’s performance on video
Randall, 49 - To receive an autographed Wisconsin Badgers football jersey
David, 68 - To take a family trip to Disneyland
Gail, 51 - To receive assistance hiring a moving company
Nicole, 37 - To purchase a Polaris Youth Ranger RZR 170
Ricardo, 48 - To have his brother visit from Mexico
Michelle, 58 - To have her daughter and grandchildren visit
Hildegard, 81 - To have a catered dinner for eight at home
Anita, 59 - To take a trip to Hawaii
Teresa, 47 - To have a professional video of her life story
Maria, 74 - To receive a visit from her brother and nieces
Michele, 43 - To go to Disney World
Alma ,85 - To visit her sister
Foster, 75 - To receive an outside ramp for improved mobility
Annette, 68 - To take a trip to Roger Williams Park Zoo
Shelaine, 19 - To take a family trip to the beach
Jeffrey, 27 - To enjoy a honeymoon in Hawaii
Christina, 25 - To attend the Oprah Winfrey Show
Gene, 61 - To receive a powered wheelchair
Jessica, 20 - To receive assistance paying rent
Leanna, 20 - To meet R&B singer, Usher
Sharon, 55 - To get a lift chair
Donna, 67 - To take a trip to Key West, Florida
Kristi, 37 - To receive a visit from her brother and his family
Mary, 86 - To receive a wheelchair ramp
Roger, 84 - To receive a visit from his daughter
Morris, 29 - To get assistance with his wedding
Jerry, 48 - To take a trip to Disney World
Irene, 78 - To enjoy a day of Christmas shopping
Willine, 97 - To receive an EyeTech Low Vision machine
Leonard, 67 - To receive a visit from his stepdaughter and grandson
Lud, 31 - To take a weekend trip to Disneyland
Ruby, 85 - To create a book with her poems
Dale, 54 - To visit family in Santa Fe, Texas
Gaille, 50 - To take a road trip on the Pacific Coast Highway
Jarrad, 34 - To stay at a beach house
Shelly, 58 - To have her daughter, son-in-law and grandson visit
Jason, 35 - To visit attractions in Orlando
Connie, 55 - To have her son and daughter visit
Beatrice, 79 - To receive a lift chair
Wayne, 51 - To receive a flat screen television
Mary, 53 - To have family members visit from Mississippi
Pamela, 54 - To take a Disney World vacation
Kathy, 64 - To take a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Connie, 56 - To have her friend from New Mexico visit
Diane, 65 - To have a cable box installed and assistance paying for cable
Dream Foundation honors Stephen John Redding,
whose generosity and compassion paved the way for
hundreds of dreams. Not only did he give, he inspired
others to give. A loyal husband and father, Stephen
was a man to be admired. He felt love deeply with a
big heart, saying, “Love is not something you find, make,
lose, give or take. It’s a faculty that you have - when you
exercise it, you have it.”
William, 53 - To honeymoon in San Antonio, Texas
Brenda Faye, 58 - To see the ocean in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Grace, 89 - To have her granddaughter visit
Johnny, 50 - To have his book published
Brooks, 55 - To meet Eric Clapton
Tonette, 40 - To have a visit from her son and daughter
Michael, 57 - To meet Dan Marino
Harold, 54 - To take a trip to Tucson, Arizona
Sallie, 51 - To take a family trip to Disney World
Jeffery, 48 - To take a family trip to Las Vegas
Luis, 52 - To have dinner with relatives coming from Mexico
Antoni, 87 - To receive a visit from his granddaughter
Glenn, 57 - To return home to Cleveland, Ohio
Michael, 56 - To receive assistance moving his belongings to New Hampshire
Mamie, 70 - To get a lift recliner chair
Jack, 60 - To receive a Nintendo DS and games
Susie, 93 - To get hearing aids
Ghada, 57 - To receive a MacBook Pro
Maria, 68 - To have a family portrait taken
Michael, 58 - To attend the Daytona 500
Juan, 38 - To get some bathroom modifications
Stacy, 44 - To take a family vacation to Florida
Robert, 63 - To have his son, daughter-in-law and grandson visit
Paul, 55 - To have dinner and see the Bill Cosby Show
Kim, 59 - To have a visit from her children
Roceli, 64 - To take a one-way trip to the Philippines
Max, 52 - To take a trip to the coast
Floyd, 73 - To have a lift chair
John, 21 - To have a family reunion
Ivy, 40 - To have a family pet
Dulcineia, 57 - To take a trip to California
Lee, 66 - To have his son visit, and have a party
Marty, 45 - To have a visit from his three children
Sarah, 58 - To have a visit from her fiancé
Julius, 53 - To honeymoon in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Kristen, 31 - To have a visit from her husband
Elinor, 76 - To have a visit from her son
DREAMS Come True
HONORING A CAREGIVER
Santa Fe, New Mexico resident Evelyn, 78, has battled breast cancer
since 2004. After a mastectomy, surgeries and chemotherapy left
her too ill to continue such treatment, she sought the care of Odyssey
Hospice, and learned of Dream Foundation. Instantly, she knew she
could dream of nothing more than dinner with Morgan Freeman.
A devoted mother, published poet, and former hospice worker, Evelyn
admits her life has been full, “but to dine with this wonderful man
would be an important and rewarding event, beyond what I could
describe,” she says. “To share such a time while I can with someone
as accomplished and giving as Morgan Freeman would indeed be the
enriching dream of a lifetime.”
With the help of our friends, Dream Foundation contacted Mr. Freeman,
who invited Evelyn, her daughters and son-in-law for dinner at the
Malibu home of his co-producer, Lori McCreary. Thanks to the kindness
of Jairo Torres at Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach, Evelyn and her family
completed their dream trip to Los Angeles with a beautiful three-night
stay overlooking the famous boardwalk.
“My experience as a recipient of Dream Foundation brought me far
beyond my dream,” Evelyn says. “Conversation and laughter flowed
as though we were family. I’ve never felt more unconditional love and
respect.”
Evelyn and Morgan Freeman spend special time together.
Photo by Renie Haiduk
A TAPESTRY OF LOVE
Ninety-four-year-old hospice patient, Bill, of Santa Barbara,
California, has been declining for some time. Often quiet and
slumped forward in his wheelchair, his spirit awoke one night
at dinner when the topic of weaving arose. Unbeknownst to his
friends and caregivers, Bill had a history in the trade, having
worked for a famous weaver during his 20s. The glint in his eye
that formed as he sat up tall and talked about his past became
the birth of his dream.
Bill enjoys the textures of his beautiful yarn as he sits with Dream supporter, Sara Lytle.
Bill’s homemade weaving
board, created by
Dream supporters,
the Darling family.
Certain how Bill’s quality of life could pointedly improve, his
caregiver called Dream Foundation and relayed his final wish:
to once again experience the rich colors and textures he used to
love so much. Thanks to our friends, including Jennifer Darling
and her children, and Sara Lytle, who so selflessly gave of their
talents and time, Bill’s dream came true in just days. He was
gifted a beautiful, handmade weaving board, adorned with
seashells and his name, and a large basket of handspun wools
and yarns. Bill found tremendous peace simply running his
fingers through the soft threads.
The weaving board then hung in Bill’s room, right at eye level. It
became something beautiful for him to see and feel, and also a
way for his visitors to leave their personal touch. Whether they’d
weave a few rows or simply tie intricate sets of knots with the
yarn, Bill’s loved ones made a masterpiece, which then became
a keepsake for his daughter.
DREAMS Come True continued
THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME
Thirty-six-year-old Scott, of Sartell, Minnesota, suffers from a brain tumor and has experienced tumultuous effects from chemotherapy,
radiation and anesthesia. Having thought all along his headaches were migraines, Scott’s life took an unthinkable turn when
doctors proclaimed a cancer diagnosis just six months after he began dating Jenn, now his loving wife.
Jenn and their two darling daughters, Brooke (7) and Chloe (3), are the light of Scott’s life and
his daily inspiration. Never does he question or complain about his illness. “I don’t
understand where he draws his strength from,” Jenn says, “but he is
truly an amazing man.”
Together with Genentech Dream Hosts and Hasbro toys, Dream Foundation
coordinated a once-in-a-lifetime Walt Disney World holiday for Scott
and his family, complete with toys, princess
dresses and a special character breakfast
just for his little girls.
Scott and his family at the
happiest place on earth
For one magical snippet of time, this young family rode rides, frolicked along
the Disney streets, and posed with Mickey and Minnie, all the while smiling
ear to ear. It was the unforgettable – and otherwise unattainable
– opportunity for Scott and Jenn to pause, relax and unwind... and witness
the wonder on their daughters’ faces, together.
SOLACE ON THE SLOPES
Before she got sick, Klaudia, 38, of San Marcos, California, had been a professional alpine ski racer. Now, she struggles with an
autoimmune, inflammatory disorder that has depleted her strength and muscle control. She is no more at home than she is on her beloved
skis. “Skiing is my identity,” Klaudia says. “It is my ultimate freedom, passion and love.”
Mounting medical bills and various treatments prevented Klaudia from getting to her beloved mountains. It was no wonder, then,
that Klaudia contacted Dream Foundation with a passionate plea for one, final ski getaway to her favorite place on earth: Durango,
Colorado. There, she could exchange the confines of her condition for an action-packed adventure, cinch up her adaptive skis, and tear
down the mountain.
Klaudia relished every moment of her dream trip! She and Julie, her dearest friend and caregiver, landed in Durango giddy head-to-toe.
In a special mountaintop reunion, Klaudia’s old ski buddies embraced her and welcomed her “home.” Then they watched her zip through
the snow, as she did when she was well.
“Before this trip my light within was flickering, and now it is shining bright and strong,” Klaudia says. “The trip put the spark back in my
soul and has made me eager to stay in the fight with this crazy disease taking over my body...I skied my heart out!”
Time with a best friend - away from
illness - is a dream unto itself.
With her adaptive skis, Klaudia is
able to hit the slopes again.
DREAMS Come True continued
THE “LAST SUPPER”
Hildegard, 81, of Santa Barbara, California, has end stage COPD. A very charming and generous lady who is blessed with wonderful
support, Hilde’s only dream is to give back to those she loves. She envisions a catered meal at her home, lovingly served to an intimate
number of family and friends; it would be Hilde’s thanks to them for taking care of her.
What began as this selfless, humble desire became nothing short of an exquisite dinner party, complete with menus, place cards and
ambient music, gorgeous flowers, sumptuous wine and decadent food, including dishes reminiscent of Hilde’s upbringing in Europe.
Special thanks to Hospice of Santa Barbara and professional chefs, Peter Wood and Jason Banks, who donated their time and culinary
expertise, the entire night was an homage to Hilde’s German/Austrian roots, and she smiled – and was at peace – the whole time.
For days thereafter, Hilde continued to radiate with happiness at her chance to have hosted the “Last Supper,” as she called it. Even her
beloved grandson was able to attend, coming all the way from New York. Only once all night did Hilde take a moment and step away
from her guests; it was to pose for this portrait alongside an image of her younger self, a beautiful depiction of the fullness of life.
Hildegard poses with her favorite photo.
UNDER THE HAWAIIAN SKY
Rodney, 54, of Oak Harbor, Washington, is losing his battle with pancreatic
cancer... and he’s only been sick one month. Before it was even detected, his
cancer reached stage four and spread to his liver. Rod underwent an aggressive
course of double chemotherapy, which produced devastating effects, and caused
him to reevaluate his longtime dream of visiting Hawaii with his wife to renew
their wedding vows for their 30th anniversary.
Unsure now whether he’d even live to see that special day, Rod wrote Dream
Foundation, asking for his dream just two years early, on their 28th anniversary.
“This dream that my wife and I share is very important to us,” he says. “I
am hoping with all of my heart that I will have the opportunity to share this
experience with [Susie] and [my] family.”
Rodney and his wife renew their wedding
vows on their 28th anniversary.
Thanks to donated Alaska Airlines miles and the kindness of Shari Chang at Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, Dream Foundation sent this
precious couple to the golden sands of Hawaii, where their children reunited to celebrate their love for each other in a touching
beachfront ceremony.
“Our trip to Oahu brought a renewed energy to Rod,” Susie says. “Although the trip was bittersweet, the time our family spent
together was what they all call ‘priceless.’ We have many new memories that we can hold near and dear to our heart.”
In the MEDIA
New York Times
A Final Cocoon: Dying at Home
By Joyce Wadler
November 11, 2010
A Garden From Childhood
Susan Sanchez, an administrative assistant who lived in Santa Barbara with her
husband, Oscar, a retired engineer, and her
adult daughter, Amanda, loved gardens.
For a few years after moving to California,
she had a small garden with a patio and
fountains, and after her first brush with illness
— a brain tumor in 2001, when she was 60
— she starting writing stories, one of them
about her grandmother’s garden in England.
It was remarkably detailed, considering that
the memories were 50 years old: Ms. Sanchez spoke of the whitewashed outhouse;
the toad that she and her brother occasionally treated to worms; the path that divided
the flowers and vegetables; and her favorite
plants, the runner beans.
“They grew up a number of tall trellises and
had lovely scarlet flowers,” Ms. Sanchez
wrote. “My granny called them scarlet runners. It was a high day and holiday when
the scarlet runners were ready to eat.”
The story concluded: “My granny’s garden
fed our stomachs and our senses. My granny
fed our souls.”
Four years later, Ms. Sanchez was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and by 2009,
she knew she was dying. She wanted to be
cremated and chose for her funeral urn a
garden birdbath; the support column would
contain her ashes. Her garden, however,
was in disrepair and her daughter, Amanda,
who was having health problems of her
own, was not strong enough to restore it.
So her daughter contacted the Dream
Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Using
the story as a guide, volunteers created an
English garden with the flowers from Ms.
Sanchez’s childhood. The birdbath that was
to be her resting place was highlighted with
a circular flagstone path.
The garden was finished just two days before Ms. Sanchez died, said Jackie Waddill,
the donor relations manager for the Dream
Foundation, but because Ms. Sanchez was
able to help create it, she was comforted
by the knowledge that it would one day be
a beautiful place where her husband and
daughter could remember her. Amanda
Sanchez, who had a memorial there on the
anniversary of her mother’s death this
year, said that the garden has been a
comfort for her as well.
“We have a lot of roses, irises and those
bearded irises around her birdbath, and
then I started growing some vegetables
this year,” she said.
How were they?
“They were wonderful. And the birdbath is very visible. I was very close
with my mother, and I know how much
she enjoyed these things, watching the
birds, so I do that now,” she said. “And
the beans were practically right outside
the door, so I just pull one off and stand
there and eat them and think of her.”
Santa Barbara Magazine
A Dream Come True
By Sean Knotts
August 2010
“’They may say you are sick, but all I feel
is how alive your spirit is,’ Lady Gaga told
Noelle. ‘Listen to yourself and believe in
your will.’”
InStyle
November 8, 2010
“Brad Goreski dressed in head-to-toe
Ferragamo when the fashion label
presented the Dream Foundation’s 9th
annual Celebration of Dreams gala in
Santa Barbara.”
MYFDBlog.com
The Dream Foundation’s Soiree with
Ferragamo
November 8, 2010
“We always love seeing a fashionable
crowd swoon together in support of a
greater good.”
Santa Barbara News-Press
10,000 dreams come true
By Lorraine D. Wilson
November 14, 2010
“The event featured one highlight after
another as stars performed pro bono so
every dollar raised could go to making
dreams come true.”
LA Magazine
Dream On
By Kari Mozena
November 30, 2010
“It was the social event of the season, with
ladies and gents in sparkly evening attire,
a runway show of Ferragamo’s Spring
2011 Collection, ballerina-acrobats
posing as table decorations during the
silent auction, and some celeb action.”
The Joplin Globe
Amanda with a birdbath containing her
mother’s ashes. Photo credit: Kevin Scanlon for The
New York Times
This story also ran in
Dream trip leads to meeting with Favre
for Parsons man
By Ryan Atkinson
December 12, 2010
“Vikings practice and then spent about
10 minutes talking to the 41-year-old
quarterback. On Monday he’ll watch the
Vikings take on the New York Giants from
lower-level seats at Mall of America Field.”
In the MEDIA continued
Santa Barbara Magazine
“Rob Lowe and wife, Sheryl, being
honored at the Dream Foundation’s 9th
Annual Celebration of Dreams. The event
featured a fashion show by Salvatore
Ferragamo and marked the organization’s
fulfillment of 10,000 dreams.”
Rob and Sheryl Lowe are honored with the
Founder’s Award at the 9th Annual Celebration
of Dreams.
Dream a Little Dream
February 12, 2011
“... marked a major milestone by fulfilling
its 10,000th dream in 2010. The soiree
was held at Bacara Resort and Spa,
where Salvatore Ferragamo presented
its spring 2011 collection and special
guests—including David Archuleta and
Dan Aykroyd—entertained an audience
of Foundation families and the celebrities
who support them.”
Santa Barbara Independent
Four Stars for Dream Foundation
By Elizabeth Rogers
February 26, 2011
“Dream Foundation has received a
four-star rating (the highest possible) by
Charity Navigator for the fourth year in a
row... The four-star rating is given to only
13 percent of the over 5,000 national
charities listed.”
Terminally ill Cleveland Browns
fan gets his Super Bowl wish
By Thomas Feran,
February 4, 2011
“... Demyan will be at Super Bowl XLV on
Sunday at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. ‘Ed
and I thought, What can we do that we
normally would never have a chance to do?’
[his fiancée, Mary Kaye Mackulin] said. ‘Our
mutual love of football was evident from the
very beginning of our relationship, and it just
seemed the perfect choice.’”
Variations of this story also ran in:
NOOZHAWK
Ed and his fiancée, Mary Kaye, outside the
stadium before the big game
Dream brings ‘light’ to ill woman
By Sena Christian,
March 23, 2011
“... her ultimate dream remained out of
reach until recently. On March 16, the
Dream Foundation fulfilled her wish, albeit
in a creative way. Her daughter, Cassie,
Campanel wrote to the foundation a few
weeks ago, expressing her mother’s wish
Tamara Wilson receives a cake from dream
to see fireflies... ‘In our search last year, we
host, John Ladas. His company, Genentech,
had just missed the optimum time to fly east
served as the corporate sponsor to fulfill
Wilson’s dream to “see the fireflies.”
in order to view these magical creatures,’
Cassie’s letter said. ‘We thought we’d have
more time this year. Is there any way to
bring them to her?’ So the foundation’s ‘dream host’ volunteers planted shrubs outside
Wilson’s bedroom window and installed solar powered simulated fireflies — so realistic,
researchers use them to attract the winged beetles — in the branches. These ‘fireflies’
light up automatically each evening once the sun sets. ‘All of a sudden, I have all of this,’
Wilson said during the delivery. ‘Thank you very much.’”
Montecito Bank & Trust Employees Award
$15,000 to 10 Nonprofit Groups
By Alex Kacik
March 17, 2011
“The Dream Foundation was among the
2011 Montecito Bank & Trust Anniversary
Grants recipients. ‘The bank’s generosity
is helping these dreams happen and
helping families gain peace and closure
in their loved one’s last days,’ said Erinn
Lynch, the organization’s Communications
Director.”
Marie Claire
Interview with Kendall and Libby Glazer,
Founders of Stoney Clover Lane
By Julia Morpurgo
May 2, 2011
“There are many huge organizations that
help kids under 18. But we’d never heard
of anything for people over 18 – and I’m
19 now, so we thought as we’re getting
older [supporting Dream Foundation]
would be a nice way to help.”
ABOVE&BEYOND
SERVING BASIC NEEDS
Every day, Dream Foundation fulfills dreams that
range from sporting events to fun-filled vacations
with children. Yet, many others – nearly half,
in fact – are dreams for basic need items. A
functioning water heater, new stove, batteries for
hearing aids, comfortable nightclothes...when
these things are lacking from the end-of-life journey, they become critical necessities. This is when Dream Foundation operates more as a
relief organization, providing vital human comfort when people need it most.
On the front lines -- serving as our liaison to those who suffer -- are the tirelessly devoted hospice nurses and social workers. We couldn’t
do what we do without their help and compassion.
“The job of a hospice social worker can be very emotionally draining. While feeling
powerless to help, the dream process allows me to do something. It is my favorite part of
my job and I am reassured of my calling every time I help with a dream delivery.
I had a patient once who cried tears of happiness when her lift recliner was delivered...
One young man lived alone on his farm. He couldn’t get down his front steps because he
was now confined to a wheelchair. Dream Foundation delivered him a wheelchair ramp!
It meant the world to him that someone cared, and knew his needs were still important.
Helping fulfill basic requests allows me to reconnect
with the true meaning of life: compassion and human
kindness to one another.”
Amy Long, MSW
Odyssey Healthcare
“During such a difficult and significant time in people’s lives, we recognize there are
real life challenges and commitments that continue to face our families. Granting
‘basic need’ wishes allows us to minimize distractions that keep loved ones
from being completely available. Families shouldn’t have to be
preoccupied with meeting basic needs to the point that
they are not fully present for each other.”
Tricia Ford, VP of Operations
Evercare Hospice
“Dream Foundation made a significant difference for a terminally ill single mother with
two young children (who shared their birthday in the same week). When Mom was
too ill to leave her home to purchase birthday gifts for her children, Dream Foundation
stepped forward. Within a week of my request, there were beautifully wrapped presents,
perfectly chosen with love for each child. This was a simple dream that
made a very special difference for a family of three.”
Tiana Swede-Laskin, MSW
Hospice of Santa Barbara (nonprofit)
EVENTS
September 2010
Dream Makers Circle
Reception
On September 30, Dream Foundation held
its annual Dream Makers Circle reception in
honor of our Dream Makers Circle members
(those who have donated $1,000 or more
to help fulfill dreams) and to celebrate the
fulfillment of our 10,000th dream. The event
was held at the private Santa Barbara
Hangar club. Duo Catering presented a
special menu, including brick oven pizzas,
Asian fusion stations and sweets. Guests
were entertained by American Idol alum,
Didi Benami, and La Petite Chouette aerial
dancers. Our Dream Ambassador, Mitch
Meacham, (whose dream was to meet
“Good Morning America” correspondent,
Robin Roberts) shared his special journey
and continuous fight to be a hopeful voice
for our dreamers. A special thank-you to our
event sponsors: Botanik, Brophy Bros., duo
Catering & Events, Hollye and Jeff Jacobs,
and Rockefeller Financial.
nothing in comparison to her passion for
incorporating philanthropy in her ongoing
mission to create beautiful clothing, and
give back to those in need. Lyn, along with
an amazing team, Trish Rooney Alden,
Hollye Jacobs, Whitney Lasky, Shawna
Owen and Alexandra Knight, hosted private
trunk shows throughout 2010, donating
20 percent to dreams. We give thanks for
every event and everyone who contributed
– and feel grateful for each day fashion,
compassion and gratitude come together.
(Photo credit: Henry Ventura) Salvatore Ferragamo
Fashion Show, Spring 2011 Collection
November 2010
9th Annual Celebration
of Dreams
Shawna Owen, Lyn Devon, Hollye Jacobs, Thomas
Rollerson, and Whitney Laskey gather for a day of
compassion and beautiful fashion.
October 2010
Party with a Purpose
(Photo credit: Scott Gibson) Justine Hamilton, Josiah
Hamilton, Sara Lytle, Mark Shields, Jo Shields
(Photo credit: Scott Gibson) Dream Foundation’s Thomas
Rollerson and Michelle Mullaney with Melinda Williams
and Kenny Loggins
Lyn Devon Trunk Shows
Dream Foundation is fortunate to include
clothing designer, Lyn Devon, (www.
lyndevon.com) among our Dream Family.
Lyn’s dedication to fashion and design is
We are humbled and grateful when people
learn about Dream Foundation and feel
compelled to help. One evening, Chantell
Wilkerson, a party planner in New
Orelans, learned about Dream Foundation
on, “Keeping up with the Kardashians.”
She immediately started planning a party
for dreams. In Chantell’s words, “Hosting
a party in honor of Dream Foundation
was the best idea!! Not just because I
love getting all of my family and friends
together for fun, but I wanted them to learn
about an organization that truly touched
my heart.” In under two months, Chantell
planned an amazing cocktail party filled
with dream stories, tasty treats, music, and
most importantly – sharing her passion
for dreams. Nearly 100 guests attended,
including Louisiana’s Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu
and wife, Cheryl. Chantell gathered
sponsors to underwrite the cost of the event,
so all funds raised went directly to Dream
Foundation. A special thank-you to event
sponsor, Critique, Inc. (www.critiqueinc.
com) for helping make this event a terrific
success! Thank you, Chantell… You raised
over $8,000 for our dream families!
On November 6, Dream Foundation held
its 9th Annual Celebration of Dreams at the
Bacara Resort and Spa. The event featured
a runway show by famed luxury fashion
brand, Salvatore Ferragamo (featuring its
2011 Spring Collection) and the Founder’s
Award Presentation to actor Rob Lowe and
his wife, Sheryl Lowe. An event unlike any
other, Celebration of Dreams combined
high fashion (on and off the runway), worldclass entertainment, and creative cuisine
- all benefiting Dream Foundation.
The evening’s festivities took guests on
a journey of 10,000 dreams, including
special messages and testimonies from
dream families. Celebrity entertainers
wowed the audience, including rock
guitarist, Orianthi, American Idol’s David
Archuleta, and American Idol alum,
Kimberly Locke. Dan Aykroyd surprised the
audience by closing the show with Jimmy
Messina and a revival performance of Blues
Brothers hit songs. Famed dancers of, “So
You Think You Can Dance,” Caitlin Kinney
and Miriam & Leonardo – along with the
youth dance group, Rage Crew − rounded
out the live performances. Actor Bill Paxton
presented the Lowes with Founder’s Award,
(Photo credit: Henry Ventura) From left, Chris Duddy,
Joely Fisher, Donna Dixon, Dan Aykroyd, Rob Lowe,
David & Jan Crosby, and Bill Paxton
DREAM FOUNDATION SPRING 2011 NEWSLETTER
EVENTS continued
and local infectious disease physician, Dr.
Stephen Hosea, received the Unsung Heroes
award. A very special thanks to Chris
Edgecomb, Lisa Jones and David Merrell.
(Photo credit: Henry Ventura) Thomas Rollerson holds
a stack of dream applications as he stands with dream
recipients, Noelle Valladares and Mitch Meacham.
The evening was a once-in-a-lifetime
treat, and the sold-out show included
performances by: REO Speedwagon’s
Kevin Cronin, Alan Parsons, Larry Carlton,
Doyle Dykes, Pablo Cruise’s Dave Jenkins,
Brian Culbertson, Chris Pelonis, Kansas’ Phil
Ehart, Steve Ferrone, Jimmy Nichols, Jaime
Kyle, Adam Watts, David Pack, and Simon
Phillips, Jeff, Mike and Joe Porcaro, of Toto.
The house band included the incredible Tom
Brooks (keys), Alex Al (bass), Tom Dante
and Adam Watts (drums) and Greg Vail
(sax), with amazing singers, Keri Larsen
and David Loucks.
A perfect blend of spectacular music,
delicious food and an outpouring of
compassion, the event was a win-win for
all who joined and participated. Guests
grooved and sang along to favorite hit
songs, all while supporting families facing a
life-limiting illness.
Santa Barbara High School Dream Team members,
Darcy McElroy, Sheridan Spivey, Dena Slaff, Dani
Rottman
December 2010
Youth Advisory Committee December Trunk Show
On December 8, Santa Barbara High
School Youth Advisory Committee (a.k.a.
SBHS Dream Team) hosted an amazing
trunk show on behalf of dreams, featuring
gifts in all price ranges from Camille K
jewelry, Jules Allen Cashmere, BrillianT,
Jessica Foster Confections, Montecito
Country Kitchen, Petalos di Pauli, and
more. This beautiful holiday event hosted
on behalf of Dream Foundation filled our
hearts with gratitude. The home of Cynthia
and Sheridan Spivey was a symbolic
representation of all the warmth and
compassion bestowed on this event...
lovely succulents, handcrafted greetings,
sweet scents of chocolate and gingerbread,
beautiful jewelry, clothing, and of course
– the holiday spirit of giving.
During the silent auction portion of the
evening, Dream Foundation raised nearly
$10,000 for David Pack’s dream fund,
which is focused on artists and musicians
facing an end-of-life journey.
February 2011
Kozy Shack®
On February 16, Dream Foundation
Ambassador, Brad Garrett, and supporter,
Doris Roberts, participated as celebrity judges
in “The Kozy Shack Recipe Showdown,”
hosted by Kozy Shack® (a family owned
company that has been producing quality
desserts since 1967) to highlight creative
ways to use Kozy Shack® puddings in sweet
and savory recipes. Along with a $10,000
kitchen makeover to the recipe winner, Kozy
Shack® made a significant donation in support
of 75 dreams in 2011! A special thank-you
to the “A- Team’s” Andrew Cohen and Marc
Simon for helping make this a special and
tasty event in support of dreams!
(Photo credit: Baron Spafford) Emcees, Alan Thicke and
Jay Thomas
April 2011
Dream Makers Dream Boat
On April 23, Dream Foundation hosted
Dream Makers Circle Members (those who
adopted a dream within the last year) on a
“Dream Boat” excursion aboard the Crystal
Cruises luxury liner, the Crystal Symphony,
which was anchored off the coast of Santa
Barbara.
Guests enjoyed a “mini-getaway” that
included a light lunch, spirits, entertainment,
and a tour of the beautiful ship.
Special acknowledgements go to Steve
Shulem of Strictly Vacations; the beautiful
accommodations offered by Crystal Cruises;
the talent and humor of Jay Thomas, Alan
Thicke, and Richard Weston-Smith.
Driving home the meaning behind our
special gathering was Juliette, sister of our
beloved Dream Ambassador, Noelle. In
her words: “A heartfelt thank you to all of
you in the Dream Foundation family. You
sure gave us something to smile about. And
sometimes, something to smile about is just
what we need.”
January 2011
David Pack & Friends at
NAMM Jam!
David Pack hosted the 2nd Annual David
Pack & Friends “NAMM Jam” Music
Event Saturday, January 15, at the festive
Spaghettini Grill and Jazz Club.
Brad Garrett and Doris Roberts taste the
competing recipes.
(Photo credit: Baron Spafford) Steve Shulem, Bob
Murphey, Michael Erickson, and Richard Weston-Smith
Culture of COMPASSION
Volunteers making a difference in the lives of our Dreamers
Genentech
Dream Foundation works out of one small office in Santa Barbara, yet is able to fulfill more
than 2,000 dreams across the country each year due to the help of corporate partners, like
Genentech.
Since its inception in 2009, Dream Foundation’s partnership with Genentech has grown
to include over 600 representatives from the firm’s entire BioOncology division. Just in the
first quarter of 2011, 142 Genentech Dream Hosts have delivered upwards of 50 dreams
nationwide.
Not only do Dream Hosts deliver dream packages and itineraries, they often augment the
dream with their own contributions. As you can see from the photos, Genentech Dream
Hosts are our “arms across the country,” providing hugs when we can’t be there in person.
They deliver dreams with a smile, an embrace...a celebration.
We are so thankful for this wonderful partnership and Genentech’s commitment to dreams!
Dressed as Disney characters to enhance the experience of
the dream delivery, Genentech Dream Hosts in Washington
present Jacob with his dream of a family trip to Disneyland.
In Texas, Genentech Dream Hosts present
Lavonne with her dream of attending a
NASCAR race and meeting Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Genentech Dream Host, Sushil Patel, attends a
49ers game with our dreamer, Choy, and his
stepdaughter.
National Charity League
Dream Foundation is honored to be nominated and elected by the Santa Barbara chapter of National Charity League (NCL) as a
new charity partner! NCL is a national philanthropic organization with a mission to foster the mother-daughter relationship through a
commitment to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. The Santa Barbara Chapter includes 225 women
and daughters who attend grades seven through 12 in area schools.
“NCL is thrilled with our new partnership with
Dream Foundation! Amid end-of-the-schoolyear exams and graduations our chapter
members managed to donate over 200 hours of
philanthropy work during the past two months! This
is a testament to the connection our members have
to Dream Foundation’s mission! We are excited
and look forward to many opportunities to help
Dream Foundation in the future. We so believe
in the amazing work you do for all your dream
recipients!”
Bella and Debbie Darke
-- Debbie Darke, NCL Patroness
National Charity League Patronesses volunteer with
Dream Foundation services.
“Working at Dream Foundation means so much to me! It is such a touching experience and I really enjoy putting together flower bouquets and
decorating packages. It is an amazing philanthropy and I hope to spend as much time as possible helping out!!”
-- Bella Darke, NCL Ticktocker
TheDREAMBackers
Dream Foundation is so fortunate to have the AMAZING support of talented artists and retailers who help
raise funds and awareness of our Dream Families. Whether it’s a lovely scented candle, luxuriously comfy
pajamas, or compassionately fashionable accessories, these are items you want to have ...and as a bonus,
you’re helping dreams come true at the same time! Stock up on in-a-pinch gifts or splurge a little on yourself or
a loved-one.
Visit our “Where to Shop” page at www.dreamfoundation.org/where-to-shop.html
Stoney Clover Lane
Stoney Clover Lane is a jewelry line
created by teenage sisters, Kendall
and Libby Glazer, who aim to show
youth it’s fashionable to have a big
heart. Dream Foundation receives 25
percent of any Stoney Clover Lane
purchase...and since they’ve started
the girls have adopted 10 dreams!
As seen on Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber,
Chace Crawford and others, the
beaded bracelets with different
charms and metals come in many
handmade sets, both pre-designed
and customizable.
DREAM FOR 21
Dream for 21 is an endeavor by 20-year-old Austin Spivey to adopt 21 dreams before she
turns 21. To raise the necessary funds, she created a special leather wrap bracelet with
hopes of selling 1,000 for $21 a piece. “Dream Big. Dream On. DREAM FOR 21. Dream
Foundation.” By wearing this message on your wrist, you are keeping Dream Foundation
families in your heart. One-hundred percent of sales goes to dreams!
Adesso
Adesso is a jewelry line created by Santa Barbara artist, Samantha Goldstone, who uses
an array of vintage beads, stones and metals to infuse each piece with local and international style. A cancer survivor herself, Goldstone is passionate about helping those coping
with cancer and chronic illness. In her support of dreams, she created a special Adesso
for Dream Foundation Charity Collection, with 100 percent of the profits going to dreams.
Browse the brand new collection featuring a white wood beaded bracelet with recycled
glass and a sterling silver charm, and a gold-plated chain adorned with a labradorite nugget
and gold plated wing (perfect for layering)!
Waxing Poetic
Waxing Poetic is the
creation of sisters, Patti
and Lizanne, in the spirit
of global community
and goodness. We
are honored they have
chosen to support Dream
Foundation this year!
For every sumptuouslyscented Ambrosial
luminary candle
purchased, a portion of
sales will benefit Dream
Foundation. Please order
your fragrant, soy-based,
lead-free candle!
Piggy Pajamas
Made of dreamily soft organic
cotton with styles for men and
women, Piggy Pajamas are whimsical and sophisticated... offering
the ultimate in luxurious comfort.
They’re also one of Oprah’s Favorite Things! Sleep or lounge happily
knowing 10 percent of the retail
price on all sales from the “Toile
Around The World” print will go
directly to dreams.
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had popcorn, of course. In the morning he would
crawl in bed with me, and
we’d let his dad sleep in... The snow was such a gift.
My Little Robert and his
dad made a snowman and had a snowball fight.
We ate out a few times, and
the money was really a help. There is no way to
thank you enough.
God bless you always,
Mary
PlannedGIVING
“Leaving a Legacy of Dreams”
Endowment Giving
Named endowment funds offer a way to associate an individual or organization’s name in perpetuity with the important mission of the
Dream Foundation. Names associated with endowed funds become part of the organization’s language and legacy to individuals and
their families who are facing their final journey together. Such endowed funds to support the Dream Foundation bring honor to the name
and inspire others for decades to come.
Endowments are funds that are permanently invested, with a portion of the interest used annually to support a program or activity. The
remaining interest is added to the principal to ensure the purchasing power of the endowment over time. Such named funds can be
established today by outright gifts or by deferred gifts through charitable trusts, annuities, bequests, insurance policies, retirement assets
and gifts of land and other property.
Announcing Dream Foundation Donor Wall
In May 2011 Dream Foundation unveiled its first Donor Wall at the national headquarters in Santa Barbara. This beautifully-designed
display recognizes and honors Dream Foundation’s most generous donors and supporters since the foundation’s inception in 1994,
including those whose cumulative giving during this period exceeds $25,000 in cash or $50,000 in in-kind donations, our corporate
“Partners in Dreams,” our airline partners, major supporters of our Flower Empower program, and our Legacy Dream Circle. The Legacy
Dream Circle recognizes those who make current gifts of $25,000 or more to the Dream Endowment Fund or who include a provision in
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We are grateful for our Corporate Partners who sustain our programs with their significant support.
$100,000 and above
FOUNDERS CIRCLE
$25,000–$49,999
Dream Foundation is grateful to those who have given a cumulative total of $25,000 or more
in cash gifts to make dreams come true since our founding in 1994 through January 2011.
$1,000,000 and above
Genentech
Odyssey VistaCare Hospice Foundation
$500,000–$999,999
PacifiCare Foundation
Walnut Crest
Anonymous
Andy and Dee Puzder
Greenburg Family Foundation
Thomas Rollerson
and Michael Erickson
Jon and Martha Bull
Hammond Family Fund
Jason and Krista Rowe
Richard and Sally Burnham
Beverly D.L. Hills and Bart Nelson
Gregory Sachs and Darla Friedlen
Louise and Tim Casey
John F. Hodgson
Shelley and Paul Schulte
Richard Cazen, M.D. Estate
Hollye and Jeff Jacobs
Lynda and Mark Schwartz
Chloe
Chris and Brenda Jaeb
Bui and Herb Simon
Colleen and Michael Taylor
Angel Ball Foundation
Diane Warren
Entertainment Industry Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
Lipton
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation
Brad Garrett
The Norris-Rocaberte Family Foundation
Harmon Kardon
Orfalea Family Foundation
Kevin Harder
A J and Valerie Rice
David and Suzanne Johnson
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Audrey Knight
Vogue
Bob and Holly Murphy
Wayne Clark
Layla and Essam Khashoggi
The Sterling/Winters Co.
Frank Dameron
Joel Scott Landson
S. Mark Taper Foundation
Tina and Killick Datta
Claire Levine
Linden Family Foundation
Thomas Livermore and Scott Shadrick Michael and Anne Smith Towbes
United Airlines
Sara Lytle and Fred Davis
Edgebrook Foundation
Diana and Ralph MacFarlane
Diane von Furstenberg
Faye and Rod Eson
Macy’s West
George Walton
Mel and Angie Farber
Pamela Mahonchak
Raymond Weil, USA
Ferragamo USA
Haley McGuire
Paul and Beverly Weiss
Andrew and Ivana Firestone
Arlene Montesano
Nicole Winnaman
Gary and Anna Nett
Northwest Airlines Employee Giving
Compassion Partners Program
Anita May and Arnold Rosenstein
Alaska Airlines
Marjoe Gortner Entertainment
Islands Magazine
Northwest Airlines
Vienna and Chris Salazar
$5,000–$24,999
May and Stanley Smith Trust
Susan Simmons Smith
Star Foundation
Bill and Amber Sweedler
Kozy Shack Enterprises, Inc.
Venoco, Inc.
Weakest Link
Nora and Michael McNeely-Hurley
Weingart Foundation
Mercedes-Benz, USA
Christopher Williams
$100,000–$249,999
Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon
Jennifer Holliday
Angie and Stephen Redding
Connie Armijo
Hutton Parker Foundation
Mimi Rogers and Chris Ciaffa
Jeff and Susan Bridges
Mimi Leder
Ray Romano
Taylor Dayne
Richard and Susan Lutz
Steven E. Shulem
Brad Garrett
PacifiCare Foundation
Brooke White
J Paul and Renee Gignac
Priscilla Presley
who are battling
Ed Begley, Jr.
David James Elliott
Sandy Perilli and Vikram Verma
Mike and Maureen Birdsall
Paul and Barbara Reitzin
Arunas and Pam Chesonis
Marcia Gay Harden
Sandals International
Clear Channel Radio
Harmon Kardon
Anne Steele
Christopher Cross
Michael Johns
Eileen Sweeney
life-threatening illness.
Matt Dillon
Kenny Loggins
Tiffany & Co.
Disneyland Resort
David Merrell
United Airlines
Fran Dresher
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky &
Walker, LLP
V3/Ventura Printing
Chris and Maryann Edgecomb
Yes Design Group
Norris-Rocaberte Family Foundation
The Michael Douglas Foundation
Strictly Vacations
Leslie and Paul Ridley-Tree
Venoco Inc.
Marcia Gay Harden
Walnut Crest
CKE Restaurants, Inc.
Investec
who are battling
KSL Resorts
F LOW ER EM PO WER
We are grateful for the major contributors to our Flower Empower Program that brings joy to those
$5,000–$24,999
in the community in need of cheer.
a life-limiting illness and their families.
is a gift to precious lives
Aston Hotels and Resorts
Lyn Devon
It’s a gift of compassion that brings
relief, comfort, and precious memories
McDonald’s
Busch Gardens
Meadowbrook Resort
Carl’s Jr.
Ramada Maingate Anaheim
Compassion Partners
San Diego Zoo
Disney
The SCOOTER Store
Dollywood
SeaWorld Adventure Park
Give Kids the World
Seralago Hotel & Suites
suffering from life threatening illness.
Graceland
Universal Studios Hollywood
Hardee’s
Universal Orlando
Hasbro
Walt Disney World
Howard Johnson Hotel Anaheim
Wisconsin Dells
Knott’s Berry Farm
Investec
KSL Resorts
Our donors share our belief that
any human being, regardless of age,
B & H Flowers, Inc.
Myriad Flowers International
Botanik
Gary and Anna Nett
Chocolats du CaliBressan
Pattis Family Foundation
Citrix Systems, Inc.
Montecito Bank & Trust
Domingo Farms
Rotary Club of Santa Barbara
Ever-Bloom
Kenny and Elizbeth Slaught
Santa Barbara Farmers Market
Strictly Vacations
Venoco Inc.
Andrew and Ivana Firestone
Towbes Foundation
Florabundance
Mary Ellen Trainor-Zemeckis
Danielle Hahn—Rose Story Farm
Valley Flowers
The Himovitz Family
Venoco, Inc.
Maximum Nursery
Westland Floral Company
Greg McNeely
Westerley Orchids, Inc.
Jayme Lee Misfeldt
to their families. It’s a gift of love
to honor their heart’s tender wishes.
$50,000–$99,000
Audrey Knight
Dan and Donna Aykroyd
Bryant and Sons Jewelers
Bryant and Sons Jewelers
The SCOOTER Store
Anonymous
Brophy Bros.
Lyn Devon
A gift to the Dream Foundation
individuals and their families
Kenny and Elizabeth Slaught
McCallum Theatre
$25,000–$49,999
the quality of life for
Give Kids the World Village
David and Paige Glickman
Debbie and Dan Kass
is to enhance
Thank you to the donors who have made gifts of $25,000 or more to build the Dream Endowment Fund.
individuals and their families
Brophy Bros.
the quality of life for
$250,000–$499,999
Kathy Ireland and Greg Olsen
Dream Foundation
We are grateful for the partners who contribute in-kind resources for the dreams of those facing
The Patron Spirits Company
Tracy Greene Estate
Diana Wilson
$25,000–$49,999
life-threatening illness.
Leslie and Paul Ridley-Tree
Kim Kardashian
The mission of
$500,000 and above
Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care
Hutton Parker Foundation
Sunny and Ray Thomas
Kathy and Charles Thurston
Debra and Bill Frank
Rob Hancock and Bob Swartz
Laurie Vandeberghe
Roxanna and Randall Solakian
in-kind gifts from 1994 through January 2011.
Charlotte Doyle Davis Trust
Steven E. Shulem
Kenny and Elizabeth Slaught
Tracy Greene Estate
Morris and Irma Jurkowitz
is to enhance
Montgomery Family Foundation
Bernie and Lori Sandler
Charlotte Doyle Davis Trust
Joely Fisher and Chris Duddy
Jayme Lee Misfeldt
Tracy and Michael Bollag
Combined Federal Campaign
Thomas Rollerson and Michael Erickson
Marilyn Cole-Shatz
Nora McNeely-Hurley
Dream Foundation is grateful to those who have given a cumulative total of $50,000 or more in
Sue Bennett
Richard Cazen, M.D. Estate
Charles and Esther Mylnek Trust
Stan and Roberta Fishman
$50,000–$99,999
$50,000–$99,999
Steve and Adriana Slater
John Paul and Eloise DeJoria
Charles and Esther Mlynek Trust
Newman’s Own
in their estate plans.
Mike and Lisa Snyder
Dream Foundation
Lavonne Briscoe
We are grateful for those who are building a “Legacy of Dreams” by including Dream Foundation
Brad Jendersee
The Michael Douglas Foundation
$100,000–$249,999
LEGAC Y D R EAM CIRCLE
We are grateful for our Corporate Partners who sustain our programs with their significant support.
$100,000 and above
Jeopardy!
Clay and Sally Dickens
PART N ER S I N D R EAM S
$50,000–$99,999
The Citigroup Private Bank
The mission of
Anonymous
Vince and Marney Otte
Global Biorhythm Events
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Susan Bower
Madonna Ciccone
$250,000–$499,999
Kevin and Debbie Gerszewski
Debra and Ross Borden
James S. Bower Foundation
AI R LI N E PART N ER S
We are grateful for the airlines whose contributions make reunion and vacation dreams possible.
Alaska Airlines
Delta Airlines
Continental Airlines
United Airlines
deserves to have his or her
final wish acknowledged...
—Thomas W. Rollerson, Founder, Dream Foundation
We are grateful for the partners who contribute in-kind resources for the dreams of those facing
a life-limiting illness and their families.
A gift to the Dream Foundation
is a gift to precious lives
suffering from life threatening illness.
It’s a gift of compassion that brings
relief, comfort, and precious memories
to their families. It’s a gift of love
to honor their heart’s tender wishes.
Our donors share our belief that
any human being, regardless of age,
deserves to have his or her
final wish acknowledged...
—Thomas W. Rollerson, Founder, Dream Foundation
McDonald’s
Busch Gardens
Meadowbrook Resort
Carl’s Jr.
Compassion Partners
San Diego Zoo
Disney
The SCOOTER Store
Dollywood
SeaWorld Adventure Park
Give Kids the World
Graceland
Hardee’s
Universal Orlando
Hasbro
Walt Disney World
Please contact Carol Brown at
[email protected]
A I RLI NE PA RTNE RS
to inquire about endowment giving
or find out how to be included
on our recognition lists
that will be updated annually
on the Donor Wall.
Wisconsin Dells
We are grateful for the airlines whose contributions make reunion and vacation dreams possible.
Alaska Airlines
Delta Airlines
United Airlines
Dream Foundation
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.
Toys bring smiles to faces at a
time when they’re needed most.
Hasbro’s Children Fund and Ty Inc.
have generously donated all of the
toys for our Toy Program through
2011. Thanks to Irma and Morris
Jurkowitz, Michael McDonald, Leslie
Ridley-Tree, Tom and Sandy Dittmer,
and David Johnson, who adopted
the Toy Program in 2011.
The child of a dream recipient
proudly shows his new truck.
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. The mission of Flower Empower is to ensure the recipients
know they are not alone, and their community cares.
In addition to beautiful bouquets, flower recipients also enjoy
fresh-baked cookies, fine chocolates and cards handmade by
local children, who represent such schools and organizations
as the Montecito YMCA, Bright Start Early School, Cold Spring
School, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Children of all ages also
make cards every Saturday at the farmers’ market.
Flower Empower Program Sponsor and volunteer extraordinaire, Ivana
Firestone, making deliveries.
Thank you to the 2011 team of dedicated Flower Empower
volunteers, growers, cookie-bakers and chocolatiers, including
B&H Flowers, Botanik, Chocolats du CaliBressan, Domingo
Farms, Ever-Bloom, Florabundance, the Himovitz Family,
Maximum Nursery, Myriad, Trader Joe’s, Valley Flowers Inc.,
Westerlay Orchids and Westland Floral.
Special appreciation goes to Andrew and Ivana Firestone and
Angie and Steve Redding for adopting the program in 2011.
Young students at the Montecito YMCA
make cards for flower deliveries.
Homemade cards accompany flower
deliveries.
Nonprofit
Organization
U.S Postage
PAID
Santa Barbara, CA
Permit Number 692
$100,000 and above
IN-KIND PARTNERS
Airline Partners:
Alaska Airlines
Delta Airlines
United Airlines
$50,000 - $99,000
$25,000 - $49,000
www.dreamfoundation.org
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS:
1528 CHAPALA ST., SUITE 304
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
805.564.2131 FAX 805.564.7002
Attraction Partners:
Busch Gardens
Compassion Partners
Disneyland
Dollywood
Give Kids the World
Graceland
San Diego Zoo
Sea World Adventure Park
Universal Orlando
Walt Disney World
Wisconsin Dells
GOgreen
THINK ACT PROTECT
Hospitality Partners:
CKE Restaurants
Marriott San Diego
McDonald’s Santa Barbara
Meadowbrook Resort
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Sports Partners:
Los Angeles Lakers
San Francisco 49ers
The NASCAR Foundation
Toy Program Partners:
Hasbro
Ty Warner
Quality of Life Partners:
The SCOOTER Store
U.S. Medical Supplies
Flower Empower Partners:
B & H Flowers, Inc.
Botanik
Chocolats du CaliBressan
Domingo Farms
Ever-Bloom
Florabundance
Rose Story Farm
Maximum Nursery
Myriad Flowers International
Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market
Valley Flowers
Westland Floral Company
Westerly Orchids, Inc.
It is our strong belief that every action is an important step towards
the healing of the environment and that everyone should be able to
participate in protecting our earth. If you would like to receive your
next Dream Foundation newsletter paperless, email your request to:
sonia@ DreamFoundation.org.
Design and production by Clark Fairfield, brandIDbydesign.com

2011 Spring Newsletter

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