All the glitz and glamour of Friday’s 10th annual Celebration of Dreams didn’t distract the Dream Foundation’s founder from the true focus of the event: “the dreamers.”
Thomas Rollerson founded the Santa Barbara-based Dream Foundation, a national organization that grants wishes to adults in their end-stages of life — in 1993 when he discovered that no organization existed to fill that need.
He said the purpose of the Celebration of Dreams gala is to not only honor those who have helped the foundation grant wishes, but also to raise funds for those that need the organization’s support.
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Access Hollywood was on the scene of the 9th Annual celebration of Dreams at the Bacara Resort & Spa
See a sneak peek of some interviews with Dream Foundation Supporters David Archuletta, Orianthi, Jonathan Silverman and Jennifer Finnigan! Read More »
In Texas, where everything is big: Big hearts show big-time compassion in support of Dream Foundation!
Community Care Network Silent Auction
Dallas, TX- June 23, 2010
Sherlock’s Pub and Grill
On June 23, 2010, the Dallas Community Care Network, held its 2nd annual charity auction at Sherlock’s Pub & Grill to raise funds for the heartfelt wishes of Dream Foundation’s dream families. Danielle Borton, head committee chair, and committee members, Courtney Layton and Gretchen Gore, secured wonderful, one-of-a-kind auction items — offering 100% of the proceeds to benefit Dream Foundation!
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On July 23, Genentech employees will be hosting their 2nd Annual fundraiser on behalf of Dream Foundation’s dream families. Last year’s bowling extravaganza (with a matching contribution from the corporate level) helped pave the way for a number of fulfilled final dreams. This year, the “Field of Dreams” Activity Day will include games of horseshoes, kick-ball, and a water balloon toss. Participants are collecting funds and sponsorships — with the top earner to receive a special prize from the grateful team at Dream Foundation.
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On January 24, 2010, David Pack and friends, gathered at Spaghettini Jazz Club & Grill for an unbelievable night of music, featuring Kenny Loggins, AMERICA, REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin, Pablo Cruise, David Benoit, and surprise guest Brian Culbertson, hosted by legendary TV & Radio personality Rick Dees. The intimate setting of the Seal Beach Jazz club, gave everyone in attendance a memorable front row experience. The house band included Tom Petty’s mega-drummer Steve Ferrone, and Alex Al on bass, who had been in Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” supergroup & movie.
Guests enjoyed pre-concert dinner and cocktails in Spaghettini’s Performance Lounge and then were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime concert of iconic pop hits from each artist. The evening concluded with Kenny Loggins leading his fellow musicians and the entire audience with a rousing performance of the mega-hit, Footloose!
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