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** NEW ANNOUNCEMENT**
For those participating in the fishing tournament, the yacht club pool will be opened to your families on Saturday June 25 from noon - 4pm. Invite your family to join us for a fun-filled BBQ pool party after the tournament! Additional BBQ tickets are only $35.
The tournament is 3 weeks away!
REGISTER NOW!!
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IMPORTANT REQUEST
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We are currently gratefully accepting silent auction items for our fishing tournament. If your company can donate an item or if you know of someone who can you will help make this event a grand success! Please let Christie know TODAY! cgaleano@deliverthedream.org or 954.564.3512 Our silent auction now boasts items such as: - hotel stays in Naples and Bimini - certificates to restaurants including Bimini Boat Yard, Cafe Seville, Southport Raw Bar - gifts from LMR Inc., Melton Tackle, Bass Pro AND MUCH MORE... ...BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!  |
| SAVE THE DATE! |
8th annual  Saturday, October 29, 2011 Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa Ft. Lauderdale, FL More details to follow! |
| EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT | |
We are so excited to announce that Deliver the Dream is one of 500 Finalists
for Toyota's 100 Cars for Good Program
We only have one day to get as many votes as possible to win a car!
Our assigned date is Friday August, 12. Look out for a reminder and request for your support in August.
Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public.
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| UP COMING EVENT |
 We are so happy to announce that we will be participating in this year's Starlight Musicals sponsored by Bank of America. Our scheduled date is Friday, July 8 from 7-10pm and our featured band will be the Rodeo Clowns. Please mark your calendars and come out and support Deliver the Dream! We will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win exciting prizes to raise funds for our family retreat program. Every Friday night from June 17 to August 5 Starlight Musicals will take place at Holiday Park in Ft. Lauderdale. It is FREE and opened to the public. Bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and coolers! |
| EVENT RECAP | |
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at the Village at Gulfstream Park Wine Walk on May 4, and a special thank you to our incredible volunteers!
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Generation Dream is Deliver the Dream's new young professionals group. This up and coming network (ages 20s-30s) connects for a cause to raise money for
a Deliver the Dream retreat.
Generation Dream hosted their second "Retreat to Happy Hour" May 19 at 
The guest speaker was James Edward McKnight former NFL wide receiver. He played for the Seattle Seahawks, the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and the New York Giants.
Thank you James for coming to speak and promote Generation Dream's mission to fund a retreat! Your inspirational words were encouraging to our cause.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support, network and volunteer at a fantastic Happy Hour event.
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Generation Dream Vice President Matt Crane, James McKnight & Generation Dream President Jermell Williams
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| Brendan McKitrick, Generation Dream PR Chair and Historian
Emely Elugardo, Cat Smith and Jeremy Deni |
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Want to see more photos from the event? Click here!
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| GENERATION DREAM SPOTLIGHT |
Jermell Williams is the first President of Generation Dream, Deliver the Dream's new young professionals group. The group commenced in 2011. The mission of Generation Dream is to connect for a cause. The young professionals plan events to network and fund a Deliver the Dream retreat for children with severe illnesses in 2012. Jermell is a Financial Services Representative & Employee Benefits Consultant for the Principal Financial Group. He is soon to be the Vice President of McKnight & Williams, LLC. (A subsidiary of the Principal Financial Group awaiting clearance from FINRA). A long time resident of Broward County Florida, he participated in the Leadership Broward, Urban League, National Achievers Society, and was awarded the Brian Piccolo Chapter National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete in 2001. He is a graduate & an alumnus of the University of Connecticut. "As president of Generation Dream I am very proud and humbled by the opportunity to lead such an extraordinary group of elite young professionals. What intrigues me about Generation Dream is the passion and devotion that each of our members has toward Deliver the Dream. The greatest satisfaction I look forward to is seeing the kids enjoying a retreat that Generation Dream made possible through our fundraising - that will be priceless." |
| DREAM TEAM AUXILIARY |
Wanted:
Good Active Committee Members!
If you are ready and willing to serve on a committee that directly impacts the health, healing and well being of others in our community, then Deliver the Dream wants you! Our purpose is to promote the mission and goals of Deliver the Dream and offer healing retreats for families suffering from illness. This is a great way to meet new people and see your good work in action.
Our "Dream Team" Auxiliary is expanding, and needs more members, and we only meet once a month or as needed--what more can you ask for?
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| COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS |
 Deliver the Dream is proud to announce details for our first annual Community Champions event. Set to honor champions who are not only successful in their professions but also in giving back to our community, the evening presented by AutoNation will take place on Thursday, September 15 at 6pm at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale. The evening will center around a "generations" theme where people from all walks of life, ages and professions will be celebrated. Do you know a champion who should be honored at this soirée? Nominate them! Contact Christie |
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DTD Family Enjoys an Afternoon at the Marlins Game!
Thanks to a generous donation of Marlins tickets from a Generation Dream member the Daniels family from Pompano Beach had an incredible time at the game.
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| UPCOMING RETREATS |
"Families who have a child with sickle cell" with All Children's Specialty Care of Tampa at FFA in Haines City, FL
OUR 100TH RETREAT!!! 
"Families who have a child with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities"
with the University of Florida Jacksonville CARD Center at Cerveny Conference Center in Live Oak, FL
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| JULY IS OUR 100th RETREAT |
Do you know what our most common retreat illness has been since our inception?
Families who have a child with cancer followed by families who have a parent with cancer and families who have experienced the death of a loved one.
To commemorate our 100th retreat, look out for up coming stories about our DTD family retreat program in media such as: CNN Headline News Comcast Newsmakers, the Sun-Sentinel City & Shore magazine and The Chronicle of Philanthropy!
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
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Forest is an awesome DTD volunteer. He has been on retreats with us from Florida to North Carolina. All the kids always love to be around him - from the see saw to the rock wall, Forest is always ready to play the games they love. Thank you Forest for being part of our Deliver the Dream mission!
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| TOY DRIVE |
 Donations can either be mailed in, dropped off or local donations can be picked up. If you are interested in donating, please contact Rebecca Hahessy at 954.564.3512 or Rebecca.hahessy@deliverthedream.org |
| THANK YOU |
Thank you to Little Smiles for their continued support. Families had tasty snacks in their welcome baskets when they arrived to this past retreat because of Little Smiles!
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Through consistent advocacy, and productive partnerships, we will deliver highly effective programs that enable those undergoing crisis or chronic illness to regain strength,mend spirits and become families and kids again.
3223 Northwest 10th Terrace, Suite 602 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Toll Free: 1-888-OUR-DREAM - 954-564-3512 Facsimile: 954-564-4385 www.DeliverTheDream.org
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