Dream Foundation Press Releases & News

Dream Foundation’s 13th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Celebrates the Profound Impact of a Bouquet

The event raised over $160,000 to support the volunteer-based program that delivers hope and compassion. - June 05, 2024

Dream Foundation Hosts The No Gala Gala to Raise Critical Funds

The online No Gala Gala will be held in place of an in-person event and allows everyone to take part in fulfilling final Dreams. - September 29, 2023

Chad Blomgren, U.S. Army Veteran and Gilead Sciences Senior Director, Joins Dream Foundation Board

Blomgren joins the Board of Directors of the national adult dream-granting organization. - June 07, 2023

Marissa Freeman, Chief Marketing Officer of Union Square Hospitality Group, Joins Dream Foundation Board

Freeman joins the Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization - January 03, 2023

Landon Pollack, Managing Partner of Ignite Venture Partners, Joins Dream Foundation

Pollack has joined the Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization. - December 01, 2022

Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD, the Nation’s Top-Ranked Social Work Scholar in Aging and Expert in Long-Term Care Joins Dream Foundation

Dr. Zimmerman has joined the National Board of Directors of the dream-granting organization. - November 10, 2022

89-Year-Old Santa Rosa Woman’s Last Dance

National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults to help host 90th birthday dance party. - February 10, 2022

Gilead Sciences, Inc. to Help Dream Foundation Fulfill the Final Dreams of More Than 85 Terminally-Ill Adults

Grant funding will bring inspiration, comfort and closure to those facing the end of life. - February 09, 2022

Terminally-Ill Maine Man to Ride "The Polar Express™ Train Ride" with Grandsons

Dream Foundation helps family create lasting and cherished memories. - December 18, 2021

Dream Foundation Helps Young New York Family Create Final Memories

James Forsyth from Coram, NY, and his wife, Nikole, were married in 2019. After finding true love, the couple could not have been happier. They had their whole lives ahead of them. They envisioned a family, adventure, and, more than all else, love. In December of that same year, the couple were... - November 10, 2021

Troy Aikman Brings Final Smile to Dying Young Fan

25-year-old Mark Melchiore from Philadelphia, PA shared a final smile with Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and FOX Sports lead NFL game analyst, Troy Aikman, a man Mark had long admired. After Mark had been diagnosed with Glioblastoma and given a life expectancy of just one month, Mark's... - September 23, 2021

Brad Daugherty, Five-Time NBA All-Star and NASCAR Team Owner, is Dream Foundation’s First Ambassador of Sports

Five-Time NBA All-Star and NASCAR Team Owner Brad Daugherty joins Dream Foundation as its first Ambassador of Sports. Dream Foundation is the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults and their families. Daugherty will serve alongside current Dream Foundation Ambassadors... - September 09, 2021

Dream Foundation Extends Dream-Granting Program to Serve Puerto Rico Residents

Dream Foundation fulfills the final Dreams of terminally-ill adults and their families for those who live within the contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska and now, Puerto Rico. “This is the first expansion in the organization’s 27-year history,” says Kisa Heyer, Dream... - September 02, 2021

Alexandria Cherry, Vice President, Emerging Markets Group Lead for Rare Disease at Pfizer, Joins Dream Foundation

Cherry to join the National Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization. - May 20, 2021

Chris Freeman, Vice President of HIV Business Unit at Gilead Sciences and U.S. Army Captain Veteran, Joins Dream Foundation

Freeman to join the National Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization. - January 12, 2021

Dream Foundation Announces Director of Development

Susie Willett joins national dream-granting organization. - August 04, 2020

Nancy Perry Graham, Stand Together Senior Editorial Director, Joins Dream Foundation

Multi-journalism award-winning Graham to join the Board of the national dream-granting organization. - June 18, 2020

Family New York Dream Day for Terminally Ill Jersey City Resident

Terminally ill man’s final dream comes true thanks to adult dream-granting organization, Dream Foundation. - December 06, 2019

Giving is Always in Good Taste

New Yorkers Support the Final Dreams of Terminally-Ill Adults at Exquisite Event. - October 02, 2019

Eisai and Dream Foundation Come Together to Help Support More Veterans

Research-based human health care company to support national dream-granting organization to help more end-of-life Dreams for veterans come true across the nation. - September 20, 2019

Kyowa Kirin, Inc. to Double the Number of Dreams It Fulfills for Terminally-Ill Adults with Dream Foundation

National dream-granting organization for the terminally-ill and New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to bring inspiration, comfort and closure to hundreds across the United States. - September 06, 2019

Dream Foundation’s Flower Empower Luncheon is a Tremendous Success

Over $160,000 raised to support the program at the heart of our community. - May 23, 2019

Dream Foundation Hosts Its 9th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon

Community will celebrate and raise funds for beloved local program. - April 17, 2019

Dream-Granting Organization Hosts NYC Wine Tasting

Special event will raise funds to support Dream Foundation’s mission to bring final Dreams to life for terminally-ill adults nationwide. - April 10, 2019

Final Dream Fulfillment Increases Well-Being Among Terminally-Ill Patients

Dream Foundation and the American Psychiatric Association determine results. - May 03, 2018

Dream Foundation – Amedisys Foundation Partnership to Fulfill 100th Dream

Louisiana hospice patient to enjoy final family barbecue. - February 23, 2018

Dream Foundation to Fulfill Super Bowl Dream of Lifelong Philadelphia Eagles Fan

Philly native and Eagles fan to fulfill final Dream by attending Super Bowl LII. - January 26, 2018

A Night When Tastemakers Become Dream-makers (2.08.18)

Urbani Truffle Lab and Dream Foundation host exclusive NYC Launch to amplify awareness and mission of Dream-granting organization. - January 22, 2018

Dream Foundation Announces the Appointment of Ms. Daryl Stegall to Its National Board of Directors

Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, announced the appointment of Ms. Daryl Stegall to its National Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, Stegall will assist with overseeing Dream Foundation’s activities as well as assisting with... - December 08, 2017

Dreamland Will Help Fulfill More Than 2500 Dreams in 2018

Dream-granting organization’s Annual Gala raises awareness and vital funds. - November 21, 2017

Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors

Paul Kusserow, President and CEO of Amedisys, joins Board of national dream-granting organization. - October 21, 2017

Vietnam Marine Veteran Receives Celebration of Life & Special Honors

National dream-granting organization’s Dreams for Veterans program fulfills final Dream - August 19, 2017

Former NCAA, NFL Running Back Diagnosed with ALS Has Final Dream Fulfilled

National dream-granting organization gives life to final Dream of family vacation. - July 11, 2017

Dream Foundation & Headspace Announce Partnership

Meditation app teams with national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults to introduce an essential element of palliative care. - June 22, 2017

Summer Dream Fashion Show Raises Funds for Dream Foundation Dreamers

Adults across the nation from ages 18 to 40 will benefit from the Santa Barbara event. - June 07, 2017

Third Annual Summer Dream Helps Fulfill End-of- Life Dreams for Terminally-Ill Young Adults

Annual event supports Dream Foundation’s mission of touching lives, meeting essential needs and providing inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life. - May 24, 2017

Dream Foundation’s 7th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Brings Community Together

Annual event honored and celebrated the volunteers and sponsors of beloved local program. - May 19, 2017

Kyowa Kirin, Inc. and Dream Foundation Partner to Serve Adults at the End of Life

National dream-granting organization and New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company team up on palliative care effort. - May 05, 2017

Dream Foundation Hosts Its 7th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon

Annual event raises funds and awareness for beloved community program. - May 04, 2017

Dr. BJ Miller to Serve as Dream Foundation Honorary Medical Chair

Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, today announced that Dr. BJ Miller, a world-renowned speaker and physician specializing in hospice and palliative care will serve as the organization’s Honorary Medical Chair. Dr. Miller currently... - May 01, 2017

Dream Foundation and Amedisys Foundation Fulfill Hospice Patient’s Final Dream

Sixty-nine-year-old to receive new scooter. - April 29, 2017

Eighteen-Year-Old to Raise Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy and Enjoy Final Dream Trip

National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults brings Dream trip to life - April 05, 2017

Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors

Carol Nygren and Virginia McFerran join Board of national dream-granting organization. - April 01, 2017

Dream Foundation Partners with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to Improve Veterans’ End-of-Life Experience

Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, has announced a new strategic partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that will improve the lives of veterans with life-limiting illnesses. Dream Foundation and VA will work closely... - December 24, 2016

Dream Foundation’s 15th Annual Dreamland Gala Inspires

Dream Foundation hosted its 15th Annual Gala, Dreamland, on November 5th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara to raise vital funds and awareness about the Foundation’s mission to fulfill the end-of-life Dreams of terminally-ill adults that offer inspiration, comfort, and... - November 11, 2016