Our partners add magic to Dream deliveries!
One of the most exciting moments in every Dream is the Dream delivery—when Dream recipients are presented with everything provided for their Dream. Our corporate partners often take part in Dream deliveries, adding their own gifts and touches to make the occasion even more special!
Joseph, a U.S. Air Force veteran diagnosed with the very rare Huntington’s disease. dreamed of watching the Green Bay Packers play at Lambeau Field since he was ten years old. He admired John Hadl and now, Aaron Rodgers. “This has been a life-long desire for me,” Joseph says. However, due to career and family demands, it was never possible. Fortunately, with tickets donated by the Packers, Joseph was finally able to see his favorite team play at Lambeau with his son.
“It was a trip of a lifetime. Every time I think about it, I start to cry, happy tears. It was just so amazing.” – Joe’s wife, Jessica
When Ignacio was diagnosed with terminal osteosarcoma, he dreamed of taking his family to Disneyland. And when we told Ignacio that his Dream had been granted, Justin, Oscar and Eddie from our partner Kyowa Kirin, Inc. visited Ignacio to present him with everything we were providing for his Dream! It was a special day for everyone involved. Afterward, Ignacio said, “I’d like to thank all of you…for coming to our house personally to grant us this Dream. Bless your hearts and your families.” Justin shared, “We’ll always cherish this memory of our time with Ignacio. His adorable children were just beside themselves, excited for their Disney adventure! We truly believe that the memories they will create will be priceless.”
David took his wife and family on his Dream trip—their first major family vacation to Orlando, Florida. Our friends Ed, Kelli, and Melinda of Kyowa Kirin kicked off the Dream celebration by presenting David with his Dream. Along with everything provided for the trip, the gift included a few surprises from Kyowa Kirin—Yeti drink cups, snacks, travel games, and a Disney gift card to make their upcoming Dream journey extra special!
“We are honored to work with Dream Foundation to bring inspiration and comfort to terminally-ill patients and families. At Eisai, everything we do is guided by a simple principle: patients and their families come first. We call this our human health care mission. Our work with Dream Foundation supports this mission and we’re so appreciative for the impact these Dreams have on patients and their families to help bring them support and compassion.” – Ivy Ahmed, Senior Director, Corporate Advocacy
Eisai has been a partner in Dreams since 2018. Their generosity has brought 67 final Dreams to life, a kindness that has allowed hundreds to find inspiration, comfort and closure.
Buffy Moran from Gilead Sciences and Scott O’Neal from our Veterans Advisory Council visited U.S. Army veteran Adam to deliver everything we provided for his Dream trip to Universal Studios with his family and a challenge coin to honor him for his service.
Images: Val Proudkii
Alaska Airlines—Making Flying Matter!
Yvonne was diagnosed with ovarian cancer not long after her mother died. She was forced to give up her busy behavioral health practice and, after having helped so many others navigate health services, found herself having to navigate them for herself. A single mother, Yvonne dreamed of spending time with her daughter, Yolotzin. Alaska Airlines helped make this Dream truly special with a magnificent mother/daughter trip to Los Angeles!
“Thank you so much for the beautiful trip! I am forever grateful.”
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“We had the most beautiful time together.”