activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Community and organizational partnerships for family supportCollaborates with organizations such as AZOPT to extend support to Arizona families in need, leveraging partnerships to enhance service delivery and resource access for children requiring therapy and adaptive equipment.
- Financial and material support for pediatric therapy and adaptive equipment Medical Cost & Equipment AssistanceProvides financial assistance and direct access to critical pediatric therapies, adaptive equipment, and medical resources for children in Arizona when insurance does not cover the costs. Examples include cranial helmets, specialized bikes, van modifications, and supplemental therapy sessions.
- Fundraising events to support children in needOrganizes annual fundraising events—including a golf tournament (Drive for Dreams), cornhole tournament (Boots, Bags & BBQ), 5K run (Dash for Dreams), and Pancake Breakfast & Trunk-or-Treat—to generate funds for pediatric therapy and equipment for Arizona families.
- Organizing fundraising events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes various fundraising events, such as golf tournaments, 5K runs, pancake breakfasts, and cornhole tournaments, to raise funds that support children needing medical equipment and therapies.
- Providing financial assistance for pediatric therapy and equipment Medical Cost & Equipment AssistanceProvides financial assistance to families in Arizona to cover the costs of pediatric therapy and essential adaptive equipment that are not covered by insurance.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Case-by-case financial review for pediatric care case-by-case reviewUses a case-by-case review process to assess and approve financial assistance for pediatric therapy and medical equipment, ensuring support is tailored to individual family needs and gaps in insurance coverage.
- Community Engagement and Fundraising through Events community_event_engagementThe organization leverages annual community events, often tied to significant dates, to engage families, foster community support, and raise funds for pediatric therapy services.
- Community events as engagement and fundraising mechanism event-based community engagementHosts annual, event-based community gatherings—often tied to Mariah’s birthday—to foster public engagement, honor Mariah’s legacy, and raise funds for pediatric therapy services through accessible, family-friendly activities.
- Direct Payment to Providers direct payment modelThe organization ensures that financial assistance is used for its intended purpose by making direct payments to therapy and equipment providers.
- Direct funding to providers for medical equipment and therapy direct payment modelEnsures financial assistance is used appropriately by making direct payments to therapy and equipment providers, reducing administrative burden on families and safeguarding fund integrity.
- Filling Gaps in Pediatric Medical Coverage direct_support_for_medical_gapsThe organization provides financial assistance for pediatric medical equipment and therapies that are not adequately covered by insurance, thereby improving children's mobility, independence, and quality of life.
- Legacy-Driven Compassionate Service legacy-based serviceThe organization's mission and compassionate service are rooted in honoring the life and legacy of Mariah, drawing on personal loss and spiritual belief to serve children.
- Legacy-rooted service model honoring Mariah’s life legacy-based serviceGrounds organizational purpose in the personal story of Mariah’s life, loss, and spiritual legacy, including the recognition of her daughter Clara as a miracle, to inspire compassionate service and community connection.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Boots, Bags & BBQ Cornhole Tournament
Family-friendly cornhole tournament featuring food, raffles, and community activities to raise funds for children's medical needs
Dash for Dreams 5K + Fun Run
Annual 5K and fun run event that brings together runners, walkers, volunteers, and sponsors to raise money and awareness for the foundation
Drive for Dreams Golf Tournament
Annual golf tournament that raises funds to support pediatric therapy patients and their families; includes sponsorship opportunities and community engagement
Financial Assistance Program
Provides direct funding for medical equipment and therapy sessions for Arizona children under 18 when insurance does not cover the costs; payments are made directly to providers
Pancake Breakfast & Trunk-or-Treat
Free family event held in honor of Mariah’s birthday month, combining community celebration with fundraising through raffles and donations
relationships · 7
who they work with
- AZOPT Partner — Collaborates with AZOPT to support Arizona families in need.
- Jungle Jills Animal Encounters Partner — Provides animal encounters at the Pancake Breakfast & Trunk-or-Treat event.
- Moving Together Therapy Partner — Supported a child's participation in a week-long intensive therapy program with Moving Together Therapy.
- Teri Pierce Partner — Contact person for event registration and inquiries related to the Boots, Bags & BBQ Cornhole Tournament.
- local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses as sponsors of the Drive for Dreams Golf Tournament.
- sponsors Partner — Sponsors supported the Dash for Dreams 5K + Fun Run event.
- volunteers Partner — Volunteers supported the Dash for Dreams 5K + Fun Run event.