THE 2020 VIRTUAL DREAMMAKER LUNCHEON HONORING OUR DREAMMAKER OF THE YEAR KEVIN KIERMAIER 9 . 1 5 . 2 0 2 0 11:45 AM VIRTUAL GATHERING 12— 1 PM PROGRAM
WELCOME MARK WILSON, EMCEE NEWS ANCHOR, WTVT FOX 13
INVOCATION ANDY WILLIAMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PAST CHAIRMAN
39 YEARS OF DREAMS CYNTHIA LAKE FARRELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GRACE’S DREAM STORY GRACE DAVIS
A CALL FOR SUPPORT B RI A N A U LD PRESIDENT, TAMPA BAY RAYS
DREAMMAKER AWARD PRESENTATION DAVID ALLEN, BOARD CHAIR
KEVIN KIERMAIER, TAMPA BAY RAYS
CLOSING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Allen Joe Minutolo Raymond James Financial Lincoln Financial
Monica Christopher Christopher Nardi J.S. Held Truist Wealth Bill Cummings Ben Oshrine, M.D. Concierge Financial Organization Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital B. Ben Dachepalli Saloni Patel Hill Ward Henderson Onicx
John Ferrari, Jr. Lissette Penrod Ferrari, Butler & Moneymaker, PLLC Stravino Penrod Search Partners
Michael Greene, Jr. Eric Ratcliffe JMC Communities 360 Advanced
Robert Jamieson Laura Sherman Wiand Guerra King, P.A. Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners
Rohom Khonsari Julia Steinbrenner Khonsari Law Group New York Yankees Tampa Foundation Nancy Lamson Brian Zukoski Community Volunteer Tech Data Corporation
Kevin Marshall Marshall Advertising
CHILDREN’S DREAM FUND STAFF
Cynthia Lake Farrell Caitlin Garnett Executive Director Dream Coordinator
Pamela Arbisi Lana Franklin Director of Development Database Manager
Lisa Hawk Shelly Chesley Director of Dreams Administrative Assistant
Sara Louderback Event Manager
Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 9th Annual Children’s Dream Fund Dreammaker Luncheon. Today we celebrate 39 years of making children’s dreams come true, and we honor an outstanding philanthropist in our community as the 2020 Dreammaker of the Year.
Each year we recognize a special Dreammaker who is committed to making a difference in the lives of the sick children who heroically battle life-threatening illnesses, but never give up their dreams. This year, the award goes to Kevin Kiermaier of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Kevin is known not only for his career in Major League Baseball with the Tampa Bay Rays, but also for his legacy of helping people throughout our community. You’ll learn more about his efforts and the impact they have had on the Children’s Dream Fund and the children and families we serve.
Dreams provide a much needed escape from the world of doctor visits and painful treatments which our children have learned to consider “normal”. Each dream is uniquely crafted for the child by our Dream Coordinators and serves as a cause for celebration as well as symbol of hope for the dream child and their family. Thank you to Grace Davis for sharing her journey and spending this special day with us.
I am honored to be the Chair of the Children’s Dream Fund Board of Directors as we host this important event. Today, over 100 children are waiting for a dream-come-true, and our list grows weekly. With a rich history and a solid foundation on which to build, the funds raised today, and the friendships made, will help to create an even brighter future for the Children’s Dream Fund which in 39 years has never denied a deserving child their dream-come-true.
You can join Kevin Kiermaier and become a Dreammaker today by volunteering your time or by providing financial support...it’s just that simple! Thank you for helping us ensure that every courageous child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness has the opportunity to experience the hope of a brighter tomorrow and a dream come true!
Sincerely,
David Allen, Chair Board of Directors Children’s Dream Fund
2020 DREAMMAKER AWARD
KEVIN KIERMAIER
Although Kevin Kiermaier may not be a Florida native, he sure has made Tampa Bay his home. Kiermaier was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2010, giving our community 10 years of his incredible talent and service.
Throughout his professional baseball career, Kiermaier has racked up almost 600 hits, over 300 runs, and nearly 70 home runs. In his rookie season, he appeared in 108 games and started in 89. He even led the team with 8 triples. It is safe to say that Mr. Kiermaier has contributed an enormous amount to the Tampa Bay Rays over the years. With each passing year, Kiermaier has continued to hone his talent, gaining more and more popularity among fans across the nation. In 2015 he earned his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award, the tenth in Rays history, and only the second in Rays outfielding. Kiermaier went on to receive his second Gold Glove Award in 2016, joining a prestigious few that have won more than one in their professional careers. In 2019, he received his third Gold Glove, tying Rays alum, Evan Longoria, for the most in franchise history and becoming the third center fielder to win three Gold Gloves since Rawlings began the award in 2011.
When Kevin is not breaking baseball records, he and his wife, Marisa, are giving back to their community. They donate to and support the Ronald McDonald House of St. Petersburg, and the University of Tampa baseball team. He has received multiple recognitions and awards for his philanthropic contributions to the Tampa Bay community. Kevin was the recipient of last year’s Paul C. Smith Champion Award, which is given to the player who best exemplifies the spirit of true professionalism on and off the field, and was the Rays’ Roberto Clemente Award winner and national nominee.
In our biased opinion, Kiermaier’s contributions to the Children’s Dream Fund have been his most notable services. Kevin and his wife Marisa have appeared in the past five consecutive Rays On the Runway events, as well as this year’s Rays OFF the Runway, helping us raise funds to make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. Last season, with a significant gift from Kevin and Marisa, we created the Kiermaier’s Kids Program.
“After working with the Children’s Dream Fund for the past number of years at the annual Rays fashion show, my wife and I decided to take the next step to make dreams come true. We started a program called Kiermaier's Kids” -Kevin Kiermaier
The Kiermaier’s Kids program made six children’s dreams come true this past year, including Disney trips, a car make-over, and even granted 16-year-old Grace her dream of attending a Queen concert with her dad. All of the kids were invited to meet Kevin at batting practice and attend a Rays game (check presentation and meet and greet pictured below).
Kiermaier’s passion for assisting the Children’s Dream Fund comes from a feeling he “just can’t describe” while being around such brave children. We are so thankful for the dreams that Kevin and Marisa have made come true in the past and we cannot wait to see his legacy continue in the dreams they help fulfill in the future.
We are grateful for Kevin Kiermaier’s support of our dream children, and are proud to present him with the 2020 Dreammaker Award. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
DREAM BUILDER
Presented by: RALLY TOWEL DREAM DROP LUNCH SPONSOR BOX SPONSOR
DREAM WEAVER
VIRTUALLY DREAMING TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR
DREAM CATCHER Clearwater Gas System J.S. Held Hennessy Construction Services Seacoast Bank Hill Ward Henderson Strategic Property Partners LLC Hooters Tampa General Hospital International Diamond Center Wiand Guerra King
MEDIA SPONSOR
TABLE HOSTS
13 Ugly Men
360 Advanced Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners Concierge Financial Organization Cynthia Farrell Doyle Wealth Management, Inc. Dr. Ben and Katie Oshrine Ferrari, Butler & Moneymaker, PLLC JMC Communities Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Julia Steinbrenner Nancy Lamson Onicx Pegia van Calcar-Sugar Saloni Patel Seminole Hard Rock Hotel + Casino Tampa Stravino Penrod Search Partners Tampa Bay Rays The Bank of Tampa DREAMS Children’s dreams come in many shapes and sizes– from puppies to playgrounds, cruises and computers, meeting with celebrities and family vacations. The Children’s Dream Fund’s mission is to make each child’s dream come true in the most unique and personal way. Our goal is to create memories that will last a lifetime, and give a child their “Best Day EVER!”
Since 1981, the Children’s Dream Fund has made over 3,000 dreams come true for seriously ill children in West Central Florida. We are one of the busiest wish-granting organizations in the U.S. GRACE’S Queen Concert Dream-Come-True!
Grace told us that feeling like a normal teenager with her Dad was the real dream-come-true.!
CURRENT DREAM LIST
First Name Age Illness Dream
Carolina 12 Osteosarcoma Give Kids the World
Cooper 19 Severe Aplastic Anemia Still Dreaming...
Ethan 13 Congenital Heart Disease NYC
Jay’Kwon 10 Brain Injury Still Dreaming…
Laylah 4 Bone Marrow Transplant Give Kids the World
Maddox 7 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Still Dreaming…
Jayden 3 Sickle Cell Give Kids the World
Penny 14 Osteosarcoma Still Dreaming…
Sean 17 Osteosarcoma Broadway Experience
Landen 9 Burkitt’s Lymphoma Give Kids the World
Jase 5 Glioma Give Kids the World
Hannah 14 Acute Myeloid Leukemia Still Dreaming…
Evan 18 Osteosarcoma Still Dreaming…
Jacqeleen 14 Cystic Fybrosis Meet Justin Beiber
Kaizyn 3 Hirschsprung’s Disease Still Dreaming…
Lucas 8 Cerebral Palsy Still Dreaming...
Jansierl 11 Leukemia Still Dreaming...
Emily 18 Cystic Fibrosis London, France
Aiden 9 Sickle Cell Cruise
Emily 3 Neuroblastoma Give Kids the World
Rosey 17 Brain Tumor Hawaii
Tariq’e 13 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Give Kids the World
Kendra 15 Acute Myeloid Leukemia Disney Cruise
First Name Age Illness Dream
Leylah 3 Cancer Give Kids the World
Naidel 16 Ewing’s Sarcoma Give Kids the World
Julius 14 Sarcoma Disney Cruise Samson 6 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Meet Coyote Peterson
Thomas 10 Renal Failure Give Kids the World
Matthew 21 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Still Dreaming…
Gabriella 11 Pulmonary Hypertension Disney Cruise
Nora 5 Genetic Disorder Still Dreaming…
Airam 10 Leukemia Give Kids the World
Liam 8 Heart Disease Give Kids the World
Carter 6 Severe Hemophilia Rocky Mountain Skiing
Kaitlin 13 Pulmonary/Cardio Disease Give Kids the World
Grant 17 Metastatic Osteosarcoma Virtual Reality Gaming System
Alyza 6 Brain Tumor Still Dreaming…
Isabelle Grace 4 Cardio/Pulmonary Disease Give Kids the World
Alexis 16 Friedreich’s Ataxia Still Dreaming…
Neftali 16 Blood Disorder Give Kids the World
Caleb 6 Burkitt’s Lymphoma Disney Cruise
Aquaun 9 Sickle Cell Still Dreaming...
Ashaun 9 Sickle Cell Still Dreaming...
Omar 12 Rhabdomyosarcoma Still Dreaming...
Roman 8 Burkitt’s Leukemia Give Kids the World
Haley 19 Immune Disorder Surfing Dream
Trinity 4 Neuroblastoma Give Kids the World
Aiden 17 Kidney Disease Still Dreaming…
Laurel 5 Leukemia Give Kids the World
Kaylee 18 Osteosarcoma Truck Makeover
First
Name Age Illness Dream Ederick 4 Wilms’ Tumor Still Dreaming...
Andres 14 Brain Tumor Still Dreaming…
Colin 11 Brain Tumor Disney Cruise Mikeya 19 Sickle Cell Still Dreaming…
Kai’Ann 3 Sickle Cell Play House Elijah 9 HLH Golden Retriever Puppy Robert 8 Leukemia Give Kids the World
Annalise 9 Heart Disease Give Kids the World David 15 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Steelers NFL Dream Lamar 9 Sickle Cell Give Kids the World Madison 19 Rhabdomyosarcoma Hawaii Damien 14 Neurologic Disorder Still Dreaming… Jeydan 8 Cerebral Palsy Give Kids the World Jazmin 18 Leukemia Still Dreaming... Ferlinsky 12 Sickle Cell Still Dreaming… Genevieve 8 Heart Disease Give Kids the World Emma 9 Heart Disease Give Kids the World Joshua 4 Cystic Fibrosis Give Kids the World Dylan 19 Heart Disease Meet Youtuber Sajaree 5 Kidney Transplant Give Kids the World Ella 10 Short Bowel Syndrome Still Dreaming… Noah 5 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Still Dreaming… Andrew 11 Seizure Disorder Still Dreaming… Alijah 13 Stickle Cell & Moyamoya Give Kids the World Zamora 8 Sickle Cell Give Kids the World Riley 14 Liver Disease Meet Ryan Reynolds Andrew 4 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia See Snow Reed 23 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Still Dreaming… Mikiyas 9 Blood Disorder Still Dreaming… Audrina 9 Heart Disease awaiting Transplant Hawaii
Beckett 10 Refractory Epilepsy Still Dreaming... Mila 3 Severe Heart Disease Give Kids the World
First Name Age Illness Dream
Morgan 22 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Alaskan Cruise
Jazmin 15 Cancer Give Kids the World
Amber 12 Cerebral Palsy Still Dreaming…
Ashton 8 Paralysis Accessible Gaming
Deanna 20 Kidney Disease Hawaii Leonardo 6 Abdominal Cancer Still Dreaming... Preston 7 Hydrocephalus Still Dreaming… AJ 4 Brain Injury Still Dreaming… Kassidy 3 Sickle Cell Give Kids the World Elizet 17 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Still Dreaming… Bianini 6 Sickle Cell Disney Cruise Jose 17 Congenital Heart Disease Still Dreaming… Shainalee 3 Rhbdomysarcoma Give Kids the World Landen 8 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Still Dreaming... Molly 15 Neurologic Disorder Still Dreaming… Alexis 19 Brain Tumor Still Dreaming… Trisomy 21 & Chronic Lung Kasiel 3 Disease Give Kids the World Christina 18 Medistinal Lymphoma Cruise Zachary 20 Ewing’s Sarcoma VW Beetle Makeover Jean 18 Osteosarcoma Still Dreaming... Stryker 14 Leukemia Hawaii Cristiano 7 Cerebral Palsy Give Kids the World Chase 3 Brain Tumor Disney Cruise Destanie 18 End Stage Renal Disease Black German Shepard Julia 8 Thyroid Cancer Give Kids the World Mackenzie 13 Pre Intestinal Transplant See the Northern Lights Vectoria 8 Cerebral Palsy Still Dreaming… Sara 14 Heart Failure Hawaii George 18 Acute Myeloid Leukemia Hawaii Stacey 17 Neurologic Disorder Still Dreaming.. Stephen 16 Glioma Cruise Faythe 14 Cerebral Palsy Room Makeover
First Name Age Illness Dream Joshua 14 Cerebral Palsy Sensory Items Edward 17 End Stage Renal Disease Still Dreaming... Joanna 10 Heart Disease New York City
Madeline 13 Immunodeficiency Still Dreaming…
BE A DREAMMAKER EVERYDAY! How You Can Help….
Share the Dream: The Share the Dream Program enables an individual, business, civic club or family to sponsor the dream of a child. You will receive a plaque with the child’s photo and know the joy of making a dream come true.
Kids Who Care: Children learn the joy of giving to their peers who are less fortunate by participating in Kids Who Care. This program partners with schools to raise funds for dreams, or even sponsors a specific Dream Child.
Workplace Giving: Many companies, as well as State & Federal governments, offer their employees the opportunity to participate in payroll deductions to their favorite charities. Contact us to see how you can help with donations through your workplace and with your company’s matching gift.
Planned Giving: To ensure that your legacy of giving continues on when you are gone, leave a gift or bequest to the Children’s Dream Fund in your will or trust.
Sponsor an Event: Some events are planned by us, while others are held by generous and caring people in the community. All are special and can use the help of sponsors.
Memorial Gifts/In Honor: A gift can be given in memory of a loved one who has passed on, or to honor birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, and are perfect for holidays.
Volunteer: Join over 300 of our wonderful volunteers at events or in our office. We are always looking for more volunteers so partner with us to make memories for children that will last a lifetime.
DREAM SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Dream Society: Our Dream Society members help sustain our organization by pledging their support of $1,000 or more per year, for a period of five years.
Dream Believer (Recurring monthly gift): As a Dream Believer you indicate your commitment through monthly gifts that provide a stable source of revenue for the Children’s Dream Fund, allowing us to make dreams come true all year round.
Dream Sponsor: $4,000 and up Sponsor a Dream Child! The average cost of a dream is $4,000. As a Dream Sponsor, you will be matched with one of our dream children. When the dream is completed you’ll receive recognition through receipt of a plaque with a photo of the child. You will also be mentioned in the Children’s Dream Fund Annual Report and social media.
Share the Dream: $1,000 to $3,999 Become a Share the Dream donor by giving a gift of $1,000 to $3,999. Your gift will be combined with those of other donors to make dreams come true. You will receive a photo of your dream child and will be recognized in the Children’s Dream Fund Annual Report and social media.
PAST DREAMMAKER RECIPIENTS 2019: Richard Gonzmart Richard Gonzmart serves as the fourth-generation “caretaker” of the Columbia Restaurant Group. He has received more than 100 awards from noted organizations such as the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Boys and Girls Clubs, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Each year his foundation donates to Moffitt’s Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Program, where many of the Children’s Dream Fund’s young adult dream recipients are treated. In addition, the Children’s Dream Fund is proud to benefit from the annual Columbia Community Harvest.
2018: Joe Maddon Joe Maddon is the current professional baseball manager for the Chicago Cubs, and the former manager of the Tampa Bay Rays. While with the Rays, Maddon regularly connected with children served by the Children’s Dream fund when the children were honored to be Tuesday’s Champions during Rays home games. Dream children have never forgotten the day they got to meet Joe Maddon.
2017: Henri Landwirth As the Founder of Give Kids the World Village, Henri Landwirth’s legacy provides children with life- threatening illness and their families a cost-free magical vacation at his 84-acre Village. The nonprofit resort offers fully furnished villas, transportation, meals, daily entertainment, and tickets to all major Orlando theme parks. Annually, over one-half of all dreams fulfilled by the Children’s Dream Fund are to visit Give Kids the World. Unfortunately Mr. Landwirth passed away in 2018.
2016: The 13 Ugly Men The 13 Ugly Men Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for local Tampa Bay charities by hosting lavish events and “partying with a purpose.” The group is compromised of an eclectic mix of 34 business professionals. The 13 Ugly Men were introduced to the Children’s Dream Fund in 2007 and since that time they have raised excess of $70,000 to make children’s dream- come-true. 2015: Bob Dutkowsky As the Chief Executive Officer of Tech Data Corporation, charitable giving was given significant corporate emphasis as demonstrated by a variety of corporate and employee-driven philanthropy initiatives that continue, and improve the communities they serve. Since 2010, making dreams come true for sick children has been a focus of the annual Tech Data Charity Golf Tournament where they support the Children’s Dream Fund in a day of charity and fun. Mr. Dutkowsky stepped down from his role as CEO in June 2018, and now serves as Executive Chairman of the Board.
2014: Tampa Bay Rays Since their inaugural season, the Tampa Bay Rays have been active supporters of the Children’s Dream Fund. They hosted the All-Star Celebrity and Sports Auction for 12 years, partnered with the Dream Fund on Dreams Batted In, Dream Day with the Rays, and Tuesday’s Champion. They have also sponsored several individual dreams, were represented on our Board of Directors, and the Rays Wives host our signature event, Rays on the Runway.
2013: Jeff and Penny Vinik Jeff and Penny Vinik joined the Tampa Bay community in 2010. Their passion to make a difference was quickly evidenced by creation of the Lightning Community Heroes program. Each selected hero receives $50,000 to give to a charitable cause. The Children’s Dream Fund has been chosen to receive these awards.
2012: Dr. Jerry Barbosa Dr. Barbosa came to All Children’s Hospital the same year the Children’s Dream Fund was created, 1981, as Chief of Pediatric Oncology/ Hematology. He had a vision for a comprehensive program and treated thousands of children with cancer, sickle cell, anemia, AIDS and other blood disorders. The program has grown to be the largest in Florida and one the largest in the southeastern United States. Dr. Barbosa referred his patients to the Children's Dream Fund, believing strongly that a dream-come-true has a positive effect on the child’s health.
CELEBRATING 39 YEARS OF DREAMS
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