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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO

VOTED FOR US! 

 Deliver the Dream put up a good fight against a nationally recognized organization on Friday!

 

We were only 2 percentage points behind, and we are truly grateful to everyone who voted for us. 

 

You are all part of our DTD family and we are so lucky to have such a wonderful group.    

 

 We'll win next time!

 

Thank you again!

 

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We are so excited to share with you that we're more than half way to our sponsorship goal of $200k for this year's gala.  

 

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this and to all those who will help us reach our goal!

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AND if you attended last year's gala,  

then you know what exciting surprises to expect...

and this year is no exception!!

 

 

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If you didn't attend the gala then don't miss out this year.

Reserve your tickets or table TODAY!

Tables are selling out quickly.    

Contact Christie.

 

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We are gratefully accepting your generous auction donations.  

You don't want to miss this year's opportunity to be featured on the BidPal!  

Please contact Christie with any donations.

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Deliver the Dream had a wonderful time at  

Bank of America's Starlight Musicals this past month!

 

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us.  

We raised more than $1,400 for our Family Retreat Program. 

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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 will host their fourth "Retreat to Happy Hour" this month.

Don't miss your chance to preregister for our 1st annual Fun Walk/Run on Nov. 5.  

 

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"Passport to The Village"  

at Gulfstream Park Event Recap

 

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy Gulfstream  

and hear Lousaka Polite speak. We raised more than $1,900!  

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Guest speaker & Miami Dolphins player Lousaka Polite & Aisha Collins


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Alana  Gabriel (Social Chair) & Michael Keane

 

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Pradeep Vanguri & Nicole Gross

 

 

 To see the rest of the photos, click here. 

     

 
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We would like to highlight half of our Community Champions this month.  

Please make sure you check out next month's newsletter to learn more about the rest of our amazing honorees including:

Jim Barkan, Sheriff Lamberti, Dr. Marah Lee, Dr. Will Richardson and Beverly Vesel!  

 

This past month Hope the Bear, our mascot, delivered care packages to the honorees. 

 

 

Bluegreen's BEAR Team 

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                                                                Hope the Bear with Team Captain Grace Ultsch

 

The BEAR Team is a professional group from the Bluegreen Corporation  that make a difference not only to their corporation but have an impact on their community by volunteering, especially at our retreats.

  

The BEAR Team includes Luisa David, Sarah Edwards, Amber Fox, Marlenys Gargiulo-Gonzalez, LisaMarie Hayes, Mary Hironimus, Mercedes Ingram, Cheryl Jozefiak, Kristine Lenza, Trish Martinache, Bianca Medina, Mariela Montgomery, Rhoda Rubin, Laurie Scher, Jamie Stewart, Martha Storey, Kari Suto, Grace Ultsch & Dina Winger.  

  

Jeff Bailey

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Jeff is the Associate General Counsel for Del Monte Fresh Produce Company.

 

 

 

Memorial Breast Cancer Center Group

 

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The Memorial Breast Cancer Center group includes Dr. Alejandra Perez, Dr. Carmen Calfa, Dr. Maricer Escalon, Dr. Aruna Mani and Dr. Tejal Patel.  

 

 

Pamela Adams

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Ms. Adams is the President and founder of Adams Consulting Group (ACG). ACG is a full service public outreach and engagement consulting firm, specializing in the design and execution of public engagement and involvement strategies and programs for high impact public transportation, planning, neighborhood revitalization, and quality of life infrastructure improvement projects. Also included in the scope of services provided are government and community relations project management.   

 

Fred Bredemeyer

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Mr. Bredemeyer is the CEO of Consul Park Consulting, a company that supervises the operation of government and private parking lots in Miami, NY, and Los Angeles.  Fred is also President of the Board for Kristi House.


Paul Sallarulo

 

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Mr. Sallarulo is President of Nexera.  He is also the Board Chair of Special Olympics in South Florida and is a Board Member at Nova Southeastern University.  Mr. Sallarulo has brought recognition to the South Florida Special Olympics by raising millions of dollars for this cause including securing a permanent home for them on the Nova campus.  

 

 
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dcOur new Deliver the Dream Sarasota Auxiliary recently met again and we're happy to announce that they have voted on an official name:

 

The Dream Catchers!

 

Additionally, they voted on their new co-Presidents  

Jamie Day and Elsie Souza.  

Thank you ladies for taking on this leadership role!


  This West Coast chapter is set to focus on introducing Deliver the Dream to the Sarasota community by raising awareness and fundraising so that they can send more Sarasota families on retreats! 

 

 


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One of our DTD Family had a blast at the  

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Deliver the Dream celebrated our 100th retreat in July with families who have a child with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities.  

 

A special thank you goes our to our partner staff at the  

University of Florida Jacksonville CARD Center and our incredible volunteers!

 

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 We would also like to thank one of our volunteers, Lori Gionti, who was unable to attend this retreat but was very generous to donate this delicious cake for all the families to enjoy. There were 100 candles lit for our 100 retreats!

 

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"Families who have a child with spina bifida"

 

with Baptist Health Children's Rehabilitation

 

at Cerveny Conference Center in Live, Oak, FL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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"Families who have a child with a blood disorder"

 

with Children's Cancer Center

 

at The Fountains in Orlando, FL 

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Kathy is a super volunteer!  She has been volunteering for Deliver the Dream from the start.  Kathy has helped create centerpieces for the Gala in years past.  She helps with the family welcome baskets for the retreats too.  Kathy is a volunteer that is always offering to help and with a great big smile too!  Kathy, you are a joy to work with, and we thank you for your years of dedication and support!

 

 

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As part of Macy's Shop for a Cause, Bluegreen Corporation's BEAR Team is selling a coupon for $5 to save 25% at Macy's on August 27.  

The coupon is for regular, sale and clearance items including home. You can also receive 10% off electronics, watches, furniture, mattresses and rugs/floor coverings.

 


If you are interested in purchasing a coupon, please contact Christie.
If you are interested in helping us fundraise by selling them to your friends and family, please contact Christie too.

 

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 Our beloved "Blossom" hibiscus flower tree  

that was with for almost 2 years was stolen a few weeks ago.  

 

The entire DTD staff has been distraught.  

Blossom if you're out there we want you to know we miss you

and we just want you to come home! 

 

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In response to the robbery, Deliver the Dream has decided that our security must be heightened and so we have purchased a guard dog.   

 

Please welcome Fred Withrow to our family.

 

 

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Thank you Laurie Allen and everyone at Citibank for donating amazing items for our July family welcome baskets!

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Sweet Dreamers ($10,000 - $15,000)

22 Squared  

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Dream Believers ($5,000 - $7,500) 

 

BankUnited

City National Bank

MS Society - Alabama Chapter

United States Sugar Corporation  

 

Dream Catchers ($1,000 - $4,999)

Bancorp Asset Management 

Bank of America 

For Life Products, Inc. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Schiller 

Patrick Sreenan 

Shutts & Bowen LLP

 

 

Dreamers (Up To $999)  

  Esther Acosta 

Valeria Alaniz

Tiffany Arthur

Tyra Bacon

Christina Barrionuevo 

Maura Beattie 

Stephen Bruck

Kathy Caldwell   

Samantha Carr

Cheri Castro  

David Childers  

Wayne Clark

Bruce Coane 

Andrew Cohen 

Stephanie Cordova

David Cramer

Alecia Daniel

Ann D'Auria 

Kathryn Diebold 

Emely Elugardo

Bill Farmer 

Alana Gabriel 

Laura Gallagher

Stephanie Gallagher  

Lori Gionti   

Marlene Glad 

Giovanni Gonzalez

Laura Graham 

Bill Hawk

Eric Hennis

Joe Hernandez 

Tequila Hill

Sharon Jackson  

Joshua Jordan 

James Kar 

Zakiya Lescott

Pauline Lyn 

Andrew Majka

Mar Ji Staruss Foundation 

Carolina Martinez 

Maria Meyer

Joshua Montagna 

Linda Monticello  

Robert Mullaney 

Amina Mullgrav

Cheryl Nevius

Margarita Orta 

Debra Ouellette

Kane Partners 

Holly Perrin 

Kristin Plank 

Lorena Ponce

Juhani Ristaniemi 

Myrisha Sanders   

Jason Shrode  

Yvonne Smith

Ilene Strauss

Andy Teutsch 

Pradeep Vanguri

Thomas Verrette

Keith Volpe 

James Wadsworth

Sara Wadsworth

Linda Warlick  

Lisa Weber  

Paul Withrow

Catherine Yeager 

 

 

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DONORS!! 

 

 

 

 

 

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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