activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 13
- Community Events and Alumni Engagement Cancer-Focused Fundraising & Awareness EventsHosts 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.
- Community Events and Support Cancer-Focused Fundraising & Awareness EventsHosts 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.
- Community Events and Support Cancer-Focused Fundraising & Awareness EventsHosts 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 ChildrenCurates 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 ServicesProvides 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 ServicesProvides 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 ServicesProvides 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 ChildrenOperates 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 ChildrenOperates 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 ChildrenOperates 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 ServicesProvides 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 ServicesDelivers 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 ChildrenCurates 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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- Empowering Language and Community Building for Well-being empowering languageThe organization uses empowering language, such as referring to young people as "Ballers," to promote a sense of well-being and control. It also fosters community events for families facing similar challenges, creating environments for children with cancer to build relationships outside the hospital, thereby boosting confidence and creativity.
- Empowering Language and Community Engagement community_engagement_and_storytellingThe organization uses empowering language, referring to young people as "Ballers" to promote a sense of well-being and control. It also engages the community through events and storytelling to inspire generosity and deliver joy, hope, and support to young cancer warriors.
- Empowering Language and Community Engagement through Storytelling empowering_language_and_storytellingThe organization uses empowering language, such as referring to young people as "Ballers," to promote a sense of well-being and control. It also engages the community and partners through storytelling to inspire generosity and deliver joy, hope, and support to young cancer warriors.
- Financial Assistance for Treatment-Related Expenses financial assistanceThe organization provides financial support to families struggling with daily expenses due to cancer treatment-related work disruption, including food and gas cards, and covers travel and accommodation costs for treatment, alleviating a significant burden on families.
- Fulfilling Dream Experiences and Practical Support through Donations dream fulfillmentThe organization leverages donated airline miles and hotel loyalty points to fulfill "Dream Experiences" and provide essential travel and accommodation support for families and children battling cancer. This mechanism allows for significant impact by utilizing non-monetary contributions.
- Long-Term Relationship Building and Community Engagement relationship_based_supportThe organization builds long-term, meaningful relationships with cancer patients and their families, extending beyond immediate treatment or single interventions. This approach fosters a supportive environment and connects families facing similar challenges through community events, aiming to cultivate relationships outside the hospital setting.
- Personalized and Holistic Support for Young Cancer Patients and Families family-centered supportThe organization provides individualized financial, emotional, and experiential support to young cancer patients (ages 0-29) and their families, tailoring assistance to specific needs throughout treatment, remission, and post-treatment phases. This includes financial aid for daily expenses and travel, in-hospital activities, and dream fulfillment, all based on a personalized assessment and referral process.
- Personalized and Holistic Support for Young Cancer Patients and Families personalized_holistic_supportThe organization provides individualized financial, emotional, and experiential support to young cancer patients (ages 0-29) and their families, tailored to their specific needs throughout treatment, remission, and post-treatment phases. This includes direct financial aid for daily expenses and travel, in-hospital activities, and dream fulfillment, all based on a personalized assessment and referral process.
- Personalized and Holistic Support for Young Cancer Patients and Families family-centered supportThe organization provides individualized financial, emotional, and experiential support to young cancer patients and their families, tailored to their specific needs throughout treatment, remission, and post-treatment phases. This approach aims to address the unique challenges faced by each family and foster long-term relationships.
- Referral-Based Identification and Collaboration needs-based collaborationThe organization identifies cancer warriors in need of support through a referral process involving partnering children's hospitals, medical professionals (Child Life Specialists, social workers, oncology nurses), and other nonprofits. This collaborative approach ensures targeted support and addresses specific needs within each hospital.
- Referral-Based Identification and Collaboration with Medical Professionals referral-based identificationThe organization identifies young cancer patients in need of support through referrals from partnering children's hospitals, medical professionals (such as child life specialists, social workers, and oncology nurses), and other nonprofits. This collaborative approach ensures that support is directed to those most in need and integrates with existing medical care.
- Referral-Based Identification and Collaborative Needs Assessment referral_based_identificationThe organization identifies cancer warriors in need of support through a referral system involving partnering children's hospitals, medical professionals (Child Life Specialists, social workers, oncology nurses), and other nonprofits. This collaborative approach ensures that support is directed to those most in need and aligns with specific hospital requirements.
- Relationship-Based and Long-Term Engagement long-term_family_engagementThe organization builds and maintains long-term, meaningful relationships with cancer patients and their families, extending support beyond immediate treatment or single interventions. This approach fosters a supportive environment and community for families facing similar challenges.
- Targeted Support for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients adolescent_and_young_adult_supportThe organization specifically focuses on supporting cancer patients up to age 29, recognizing a gap in services for this adolescent and young adult demographic. This targeted approach ensures that this underserved age group receives dedicated support.
- Targeted Support for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Warriors adolescent_and_young_adult_supportThe organization specifically focuses on supporting children and young adults up to age 29 who are battling cancer, recognizing and addressing the gap in services for this particular age group within the broader cancer support landscape.
- Targeted Support for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Warriors adolescent_and_young_adult_supportThe organization specifically focuses its support on children and young adults up to age 29, recognizing and addressing the gap in services for this age group within pediatric and adult cancer care. This targeted approach ensures that adolescent and young adult cancer warriors receive dedicated support.
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.