A bittersweet Monday afternoon brought tears to the eyes of a woman who watched her mom’s dream come true today. For Ruth McCourt, she has battled cancer for more than 30 years. For the 81-year-old woman, her big wish has always been to get a hug from country star, Alan Jackson. “This is her third […] Continue Reading
Ruth McCourt is going country this weekend. The 81-year-old Morgantown woman is boarding an airplane, for her first-ever plane ride, to see Alan Jackson (her first-ever concert) perform live in Nebraska this weekend. The tickets and airfare come courtesy of Dream Foundation, a group based in Santa Barbara, Calif., which grants wishes for terminally ill […] Continue Reading
KEYT/KCOY/KKFX reporter Alys Martinez is participating in the festival's "Dancing With Our Community Stars" competition. She has to learn to salsa dance in in just a few weeks and perform a routine with her professional partner. A big part of the competition is raising money for people in need. Alys has chosen Santa Barbara based Dream Foundation as her charity. Continue Reading
Ryan Wagner, 32, is battling colon cancer and his 2-year-old son Miles has already had a liver and kidney transplant because of a rare disorder. Last week, the family got special treatment at Wrigley Field thanks to the Chicago Cubs. The Wagners also met Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, a cancer survivor who has inspired […] Continue Reading
The third annual Summer Dream fundraiser was a mix of fashion, fun and philanthropy at the stunning Nesbitt Estate in Summerland. Hundreds of people mingled on the property overlooking the polo field and the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, June 3. Summer Dream is a hip and fresh fundraiser benefiting Dream Foundation–a national organization based in […] Continue Reading