March DreamNotes

HEY LADIES...!

...You don't want to miss this event!

On April 26 we're debuting some of South Florida's hottest bachelors!

These gentlemen - of all ages and backgrounds - have a big heart and are putting themselves on the auction block to raise funds for Deliver the Dream families.

Guests will enjoy delectable over the top hors d'oeuvres including a sushi bar and scrumptious mini pastries while mingling with the handsome bachelors and having the opportunity to bid on their dream date.

Call us today to purchase your ticket to this incredibly hot event!

954.564.3512

Visit the event page on Facebook to share it with all your friends and contacts!

CLICK HERE!

In related news, the beautiful and talented Miss Florida USA 2012

Karina Brez

will be our hostess for the Bachelor Auction!

GENERATION DREAM

Generation Dream is Deliver the Dream's young professionals group.

This up and coming network (ages 20s-30s) connects for a cause to raise money for a Deliver the Dream retreat! The group has hosted "Retreat to Happy Hour" events at VIBE, CHIMA, the Village at GulfStream, Pl8 Kitchen and AiZia.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Blue Martini Membership Drive on February 23rd!

Thank you to the Marlins for supporting the event!

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Our next 2 upcoming events:

Denim Lily Boutique presents Girls Night Out

March 22, 2012 6:00pm-8:00pm

Remember 20% of the proceeds benefit the Deliver the Dream's young professional group, Generation Dream & their goal to fund a retreat.

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April 24

Meet & Greet Happy Hour!

Come network with Generation Dream & Emerge Broward at this joint young professionals event.

O Lounge at YOLO restaurant on Las Olas Blvd.

6pm-8pm

Event includes cocktails, appetizers & guest appearance by the Strikers, Ft. Lauderdale's soccer team.

RSVP to the Generation Dream Happy Hour on Facebook

"Like" Generation Dream's group on Facebook

Join Generation Dream on Meet Up

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Last week Generation Dream voted on their 2012 officers and are ready to kick 2012 into high gear!

PRESIDENT - Matt Crane

PRESIDENT ELECT - Jamie Szwiec

TREASURER - Alex Adams & Julia Caner

SECRETARY - Stephanie Vellios

SOCIAL CHAIR - Alana Gabriel

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR - Emely Elugardo

MEMBERSHIP & WALK CHAIRS - Nicole Gross & Lisa Marie Hayes

JAIL BIRDS RELEASED!

A very special thank you to all of our jail birds who have such big hearts. These individuals raised enough money to get out of jail and
some even exceeded their bail.

Once out of jail, they were visited by Officer Beauty and Deputy Beast to receive
their full pardons from Judge Ima Fairguy.

Watch Out! You never know who will be locked up next!

SCOTT BECKETT

RYAN CRONIN

ANDREW DIALBERTO with Judge Ima Fairgal

REBECCA LOZANO

DAVID MERKUR

JUSTIN STONE

FRANK ULIBARRI

We would like to extend a very special thank you to all our jailbirds including Donna Hardy, our DTD volunteers, Joe Gallagher and Lori Gionti

and their generous supporters!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: FACEBOOK

Deliver the Dream is consolidating Facebook pages and will be taking down all pages (including the cause page) except for the one linked below. Please, please, please make sure to join this facebook page so that you can stay updated with everything we have going on.

WESTON TOWN CENTER

We would like to thank everyone who came out and supported us at the Weston Town Center on Sunday, Feb. 26. It was a great event and everyone had a wonderful time.

Exotic Car Showcase

Thank you to all of the generous Weston Town Center stores that donated to our silent auction!

DTD Staff

A special thank you to the Weston Town Center for choosing us to be their charity of choice for this event! It's a beautiful venue so if you didn't get a chance to visit it during the event, make sure you do!

UPCOMING RETREATS

"Families who have a child with craniofacial conditions"

Interested in applying for this retreat? The application deadline is March 20. Contact Rebecca.

"Families who have a child with down syndrome"

Interested in applying for this retreat? The application deadline is April 18. Contact Rebecca.

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Mayra Camero & her daughter Lauren Hernandez have been volunteering for Deliver the Dream for almost 3 years now. Lauren is Miss Broward County
Teen USA 2012 and Deliver the Dream is her charity of choice during her reign. These super volunteers participate in the Denim & Diamonds Gala every year and 3rd party events such as during St. Patrick's Day and at the Weston Town Center. It's volunteers like these two that make our mission possible.
Thank you Mayra & Lauren for all that you do for DTD!

OFFICIAL REPORT

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Greetings,

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! I wanted to remind you all to be safe while participating in all the fun festivities. Don't drink too much green beer and watch out for those mischievous leprechauns!

Sláinte,

Frederick

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DTD Security Director

UPDATES

Thanks to everyone's votes you will be seeing Deliver the Dream on AOL.com this year! Look out for us on your email sign in page and on AOL's homepage! We'll keep you posted on exact dates.

In other news...

We received a very generous memorial contribution that allowed us to place a bench at one of our retreat locations - FFA in Haines City. Now everyone can enjoy a restful seat under the shade and enjoy nature at its best.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Past Outreach Events

January 27 - Outreach presentation at NOVA

February 15 - Broward College Outreach Event

February 21 - Boca Raton Jr. League Non Profit Seminar - Promoting your non profit through PR

Future Outreach Events

March 8 & 9 - Deliver the Dream Outreach Presentation to Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program

March 14 - Bluegreen's Charity Fair

March 20 - Boca Raton Jr. League Non Profit Seminar - Event Planning for Non Profits

Resources for families

Camp Kesem is a college student-run summer camp for kids with a parent who has (or has had) cancer. Their one-week sleep away camps are a chance for kids ages 6 -16 to have a fun-filled week to just be kids. Everything they do at Camp Kesem focuses on their goal of giving our campers the most fun week possible, while providing the extra support and attention they need. For more information please visit their website at www.campkesem.org/uf. Applications can be found on their website and are accepted on a first come, first serve basis, so please apply early.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

Want to volunteer for a retreat or special event?

Contact Brittany at Brittany.Camper@deliverthedream.org

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