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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