Dream Foundation’s 5th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Will Raise Funds and Honor Dedicated Volunteers

Santa Barbara, CA, April 17, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Dream Foundation — the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families battling life-threatening illness—will hold its 5th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13th. Net proceeds from the event are vital to supporting the volunteer-driven program.

“We are thrilled to share an afternoon with the community that has been instrumental to the program’s sustainability and growth throughout the past 19 years,” says Kisa Heyer, Dream Foundation Executive Director. “We are tremendously grateful to the businesses and individuals who generously donate their time, goods and services to make a difference in this community we cherish.”

The 5th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon will be held at an exclusive oceanfront meadow in Summerland, CA. The event will feature a luxurious outdoor setting complete with farm-to-table fare, exciting silent auction items, a raffle for a 7-day cruise, and wonderful surprises.

This year’s Flower Empower event will honor and recognize the following individuals:

· Tim & Diane Brown, 2015 Flower Empower Sponsors

· George & Lisa Hagerman, 2015 Flower Empower Sponsors

· Lauren Nelson and Bill Bonds, Volunteers of the Year

· Casey Slaught, Youth Volunteer of the Year

· Jill Marie & Jean-Michael Carre, Chocolats du Cali Bressan owners, In-kind Donors of the Year

The Flower Empower program relies on dedicated volunteers who gather each week to deliver hope and compassion – in the form of fresh bouquets – to those in need. In addition to bouquets, flower recipients enjoy fresh-baked cookies, fine chocolates and cards handmade by school children. In 2014, Flower Empower delivered, on average, 150 bouquets each week to recipients from Goleta to Ventura.

“We are looking forward to acknowledging those that have been fundamental to Flower Empower’s success,” says Heyer. “This program simply would not be possible without their devotion and efforts.”

Also in attendance and serving as hosts, will be NewsChannel 3’s Shirin Rajaee and Alan Rose. Rajaee and Rose are long-time and dedicated supporters of Dream Foundation, its mission and its programs, including Flower Empower.

Tickets to this event can be purchased online through the Dream Foundation website for $95. Tickets are limited to 225 attendees and the event is expected to sell out, so the public is encourage to act fast to take part in this unique event. www.dreamfoundation.org/flower-empower-luncheon

Flower Empower receives no federal or state funding, relying solely on corporate and individual contributions and grants. Dream Foundation hopes to raise awareness and its impact with its 5th annual Flower Empower Luncheon.

About Dream Foundation

The first and largest national dream-granting organization for adults, Dream Foundation enhances the quality of life for individuals and their families battling life-threatening illness. Dream recipients are those individuals who have been given a year or less life expectancy. Dreams range from basic need items, like a working stove, to bedside reunions and meaning experiences with children and loved ones.

Founded in 1994, Dream Foundation serves more than 2,500 dreams each year and relies on a network of volunteers, sponsors, and individual donors.

For more information, visit www.dreamfoundation.org or call (805) 564-2131.