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30 Years of Impact<\/h1>\n

Giving Life to Final Dreams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

30 Years<\/strong> of Impact<\/h3>\n

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Thomas Rollerson phoned a dream-granting agency for children and discovered no such place existed to honor the final dreams of adults. One year later, inspired by his late partner, Timothy Scott Palmer, and with the support of his community, he created Dream Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flower Empower<\/a> begins delivering floral bouquets to those in need of comfort and cheer in the Santa Barbara community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A charitable account is established with United Airlines helping to establish national awareness of the organization and its mission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Priscilla Presley begins her active support as a Dream Foundation Ambassador.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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First Ladies Fundraising Luncheon takes place, leading to a series of highly successful fundraising events including the Celebration of Dreams Gala and Endless Summer Dream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dream Toy Program<\/a> is created reaching hundreds of children each year who are losing a loved one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Genentech becomes a corporate partner, enabling Dream Foundation to serve 50 states thanks to its financial support and commitment to employee volunteerism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Southwest Airlines begins providing flights for Dream recipients and their families, opening new routes and destinations for Dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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