Larry Davis is a 46 year old man losing his battle to Multiple Sclerosis. He lives in a nursing home while his wife, Shelly, and their 5 year old son, Gibson, live nearby in Phoenix AZ. One of his greatest joys is when he and his son can watch the Phoenix Suns play together. Larry’s wish was to meet one of the Phoenix Suns players, Grant Hill. Grant Hill’s wife also has MS, so Larry and his family feel a special connection with Grant Hill. With the wonderful help of the Community Relations Manager at the Suns, we were able to grant Larry’s wish and he got to meet Grant Hill. The Suns treated him to a fantastic day that started with attendance at the morning Shoot-around warm-up and strategy session where Larry and his family got to sit with the Suns General Manager and former NBA player, Steve Kerr. During this session, in addition to meeting Grant Hill, Larry met Shaquille O’Neal, Daniel Banks and several other players who were kind enough to stop and say hello to Larry. The family was showered with gifts of team memorabilia, Larry was interviewed by the local TV stations and a professional photographer was on hand to capture this incredible event for Larry.
That evening, we were able to provide Larry and his family with game tickets where they got to share watching a live game together. One of Larry’s volunteer aids from the nursing home, David Jones, generously donated 2 of the tickets for the game.
This day truly was a dream come true for Larry Davis and his family.
YOUR HELP IS DESPERATELY NEEDED!
Dream Foundation currently has over 100 dreams in progress and we have a zero balance of airline miles. In 2007 we used 8.5 million airline miles. We use airline miles to help people return home one last time, create happy memories for children with a family trip, or to reunite loved ones to say goodbye. We need your miles!
Please consider donating airline miles to help us make dreams come true or Contact Cindy Hellriegel at (805) 564-2131 ext 105
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Make your plans now to attend these fabulous events to support Dream Foundation.
May
17 Angel Ball to Benefit Dream Foundation in New Jersey hosted by Richard, Susan, and Chandler Lutz at their stunning private estate. For tickets and information visit www.angelball.org.
June
26 Los Angeles Dream Makers Circle Reception at the beautiful home of Diane Warren. Details to be announced.
July
26 Dream Foundation Day at the San Francisco Giants game at AT&T Park in San Francisco. 6:05pm. Giants vs. Diamondbacks. Details to be announced.
