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BALLER DREAM FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 320529917 · $991K rev · operational · www.ballerdream.org
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Baller Dream Foundation provides financial and emotional support for young cancer warriors, ages 0-29, throughout their treatment and beyond. The organization assists families facing financial hardship due to cancer diagnoses and offers personalized dream experiences, in-hospital programming, and community support. Founded in 2018, it operates in multiple states across the U.S.

activities · 13

what they do

direct service · 13
  • Community Events and Alumni Engagement Cancer-Focused Fundraising & Awareness Events
    Hosts community events, including an annual gathering to reveal dream gifts for new recipients and connect with alumni, to foster a sense of belonging for cancer patients and ongoing support for their families.
  • Hosts community programming and annual events to foster a sense of belonging for cancer patients and provide support for their families, including revealing dream gifts for new "Ballers" and connecting with alumni.
  • Hosts community programming and events, including an annual event to reveal dream gifts and connect with alumni, to foster a sense of belonging and provide support for cancer patients and their families.
  • Dream Experiences for Young Cancer Patients Wish Granting for Critically Ill Children
    Curates personalized Dream Experiences for qualifying pediatric and young adult cancer patients, including dream vacations, celebrity meet-and-greets, and VIP access to sporting events, delivered through surprise gift moments and special campaigns.
  • Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients and Families Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Provides financial support to young cancer patients (0-29 years old) and their families to alleviate hardship during treatment, covering living expenses, travel to treatment, utilities, and daily essentials like food and gas cards.
  • Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients and Families Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Provides financial support to young cancer patients (0-29 years old) and their families to alleviate hardship, covering living expenses, travel to treatment, utilities, and daily essentials like food and gas cards.
  • Financial Support for Families of Pediatric and Young Adult Cancer Patients Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Provides financial assistance to families of pediatric and young adult cancer patients to cover living expenses, travel to treatment, utilities, and daily essentials such as food and gas cards, helping to alleviate financial hardship during treatment.
  • Holiday and Birthday Gift Campaigns Wish Granting for Critically Ill Children
    Operates campaigns like "Unwrap the Magic" and "12 Days of Dreams" to deliver gifts and support to young cancer warriors, including virtual gifts for holidays, birthdays, and treatment days, and surprise gift moments.
  • Holiday and Birthday Gifting Campaigns Wish Granting for Critically Ill Children
    Operates specific campaigns like "Unwrap the Magic" and "12 Days of Dreams" to deliver gifts and support to young cancer warriors, including virtual gifts for holidays, birthdays, and treatment days, and surprise gift moments.
  • Holiday and Special Occasion Gift Campaigns Wish Granting for Critically Ill Children
    Operates seasonal campaigns such as "Unwrap the Magic" and the "12 Days of Dreams" to deliver virtual and physical gifts for holidays, birthdays, and treatment days, celebrating young cancer warriors with surprise gift moments.
  • In-Hospital Programming and Diversion Activities Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Provides in-hospital, volunteer-led activities for young cancer warriors, including developmental toys, diversion activities, art therapies, crafts, games, and puzzles, to support patients and their families during treatment.
  • In-Hospital Programming for Pediatric and Young Adult Cancer Patients Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services
    Delivers volunteer-led in-hospital activities such as crafts, games, puzzles, and art therapies to provide diversion and emotional support to young cancer patients during treatment.
  • Personalized Dream Experiences Wish Granting for Critically Ill Children
    Curates and provides personalized "Dream Experiences" for qualifying pediatric and young adult cancer patients, which include dream vacations, celebrity meet-and-greets, and VIP access to sporting events.
strategies · 16

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Building a Community
Creates a supportive environment for young cancer warriors and their families through community programming.
Financial Support
Offers financial assistance for living expenses, travel to treatment, and daily essentials like food and gas cards.
In-hospital Diversion
Provides crafts, games, and other distractions to brighten the long days of treatment for young cancer warriors in hospitals.
Major Gifting
Curates personalized "Dream Experiences" for qualifying recipients, including vacations and celebrity meet-and-greets.
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • Banner Desert Childrens Partner — Partner hospital
  • Banner Desert Childrens Partner — Partner hospital for referrals and programming.
  • Banner Health at Thunderbird Partner — Partner hospital
  • Banner Health at Thunderbird Partner — Partner hospital for referrals and programming.
  • Cardon Children’s Partner — Provides unique gifts and experiences for patients who have aged out of other opportunities.
  • Cardon Children’s Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with oncology staff at Cardon Children’s in Mesa, AZ to identify pediatric cancer patients in need of support.
  • Circa Resort & Casino Partner — Hosts the annual Baller Dream Poker Tournament and Game-Show Gala Dinner as a fundraising partnership event.
  • Molly Mychaels Government — Arizona Program Director for Baller Dream Foundation
  • Orange County Children’s Hospital Partner — Partner hospital
  • Orange County Children’s Hospital Partner — Partner hospital for referrals and programming.
  • Phoenix Children’s Hospital Partner — Partner hospital
  • Phoenix Children’s Hospital Partner — Partner hospital for referrals and programming.
  • Phoenix Mayo Clinic Partner — Partner hospital
  • Phoenix Mayo Clinic Partner — Partner hospital for referrals and programming.
  • Rady Children’s Hospital Partner — Partner hospital
  • Rady Children’s Hospital Partner — Partner hospital for referrals and programming.
  • Summerlin Children’s Hospital Partner — Partner hospital for referrals and programming.
  • The Melodies Center Partner — Partner hospital
  • The Melodies Center Partner — Partner hospital for referrals and programming.
  • USA Health University Hospital Partner — Partner hospital
  • USA Health University Hospital Partner — Partner hospital for referrals and programming.
  • children’s hospitals Partner — Works closely with children's hospitals across the country to provide in-hospital activities.