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“A Beacon of Hope!”David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation
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WELCOME TO DAVID’S DREAM AND BELIEVE CANCER FOUNDATION
Our current events. Please click on date for more information. Click here for our calendar of events.
august
4aug7:00 pm- 11:59 am5th Annual Island Gala
Event Details
Event Details
5th Annual Island Gala
We are excited for the 5th Annual Island Gala to benefit: David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation (DDBCF) at the Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club on Friday August 4, 2017.
The beautiful Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is once again the venue for this year’s Gala. The Hughes Family and staff go above and beyond each year. Please understand that the first weekend in August is the PEAK of the summer tourism season on Long Beach Island but that does not stop the Hughes Family from hosting this event year after year. We appreciate their unwavering support but most of all we are grateful for their friendship.
Our event this year is presented by our friends at Equity Prime Mortgage. The Equity Prime Mortgage Leadership Team, Staff and their clients are responsible for positively affecting the lives of so many families battling cancer. They have set the Gold standard for charitable donations through a creative planned giving initiative and the result has been a record-setting donation of $50,275.00 to DDBCF over the past 2.5 years! Please call the Equity team for all your mortgage and refi needs. 609-597-0007.
We are also grateful to have the support from our friends, the Reynolds Family and their team at Reynolds Landscaping, Garden Shop & Floral Market in Manahawkin. The Reynolds Family support our events and numerous other wonderful causes throughout the year but they have a special place in their heart for our Island Gala. The decorations and floral arrangements will once again be donated by Reynolds. Please contact Reynolds for all your landscaping needs. 609-597-6099.
Our entertainment lineup is set for the 5th Annual Island Gala with some familiar faces. We met American Idol Alum Cara Samantha a few years ago because of her cousin Jamie’s cancer diagnosis. Unfortunately, Jamie eventually lost her courageous battle with cancer. Cara will be performing during cocktail hour and under the stars in our outside “Hope Lounge.” A brief opening ceremony will take place with a “Surprise Performance.” Then everybody should get ready to dance the night away to Philadelphia’s High-Energy Seven Piece Band Love 77. The members of LOVE 77 are motivated by the mission of the Foundation and ready to bring the house down with some incredible Live Music!
Please join us on Friday August 4, 2017 at the Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club. Individual tickets: for $250.00pp. Event will take place from 7pm-midnight. Live Music, Hors D’Oeurves, Buffet, Auction and 3 Hour Top Shelf Open Bar. (Cocktail Attire)
Invites are being mailed to last year’s guests and the easiest way to secure your ticket for the 5th Annual Island Gala is to reserve your sponsorship today. You can do so by visiting the shop tab on our website or downloading a form below. Please make checks payable to DDBCF, 364 North Main Street, Suite 10D, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Thank you!
5th Annual Island Gala
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Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 11:59 am
Location
Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club
10 S Atlantic Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Organizer
David Caldarelladavid@davidsdreamandbelieve.org 364 North Main Street, Suite 10D, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
23aug3:00 pm- 9:00 pmBoardwalk Dream Day
Event Details
Event Details
Boardwalk Dream Day
We want to thank American Cancer Society of NY/NJ for entrusting Boardwalk Fun Day with David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation back in 2014. Wednesday August 23, 2017 (Rain Date: Thursday August 24, 2017) will be the 4th year for Boardwalk Dream Day in partnership with the Seaside Heights Business Improvement District.
This event gives families battling a cancer diagnosis the opportunity to enjoy a summer tradition on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk including: Rides, Food, Games and Parking.
Please register your immediate family only (5 person max)
RSVP by Wednesday August 9, 2017. Leave your name, phone, email, mailing address, and number of adults and children. Parking passes will be mailed to families in advance of Boardwalk Dream Day.
Please contact David Caldarella: david@davidsdreamandbelieve.org, 609-489-0011.
Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Between Hamilton & Webster Avenues on Boardwalk
Organizer
David Caldarelladavid@davidsdreamandbelieve.org 364 North Main Street, Suite 10D, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Event Details
Event Details
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson and David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation present the inaugural Hope Under The Sea Gala which will take place on Saturday November 11th at Adventure Aquarium.
This black-tie optional gala will showcase: spectacular views within the Aquarium, the Philadelphia skyline, a cocktail reception to roam the exhibits, plated dinner, silent & live auctions, special guest emcee, special guest artist for cocktail hour and a Private Concert with G. Love & Special Sauce.
This event benefits quality of life for cancer patients through the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson’s Neu Center for Supportive Medicine & Cancer Survivorship, Jefferson Health’s Mission in Haiti through the Jefferson Department of Otolaryngology and David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.
About the Gala…
The inaugural Hope Under the Sea Gala honors the relationship between Stage IV cancer patient David Caldarella (Co-founder, David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation), Dr. David Cognetti (Associate Professor and Co-Director, Jefferson Head and Neck Surgery), along with the entire Thomas Jefferson University Hospital team. This partnership shares a common goal to serve as a Beacon of Hope, and each year, the Gala will recognize one outstanding individual with the “Beacon of Hope Award”.
We are proud to announce that the 2017 Beacon of Hope Award recipient is Dr. David Cognetti!
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For questions or more information, contact David Caldarella:
(609) 489-0011 or david@davidsdreamandbelieve.
Time
Year Around Event (2017) Eastern
Organizer
David Caldarelladavid@davidsdreamandbelieve.org 364 North Main Street, Suite 10D, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
september
24sep8:00 am- 2:00 pm4th Annual Survival of the Mills
Event Details
Event Details
4th Annual Survival of the Mills
Survival of the Mills presented by: Crossfit Absecon
Sunday September 24, 2017 at Wells Mills County Park
Please join us for the 4th Annual Survival of the Mills presented by our friends at Crossfit Absecon to benefit David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation on Sunday September 24, 2017 at Wells Mills County Park in Waretown, NJ. Our competitors can choose one of three challenging races including: a 7-stage Triathlon, 5-stage Duathlon or a 5K Trail Run/Walk.
Our friend Ross Reynolds from Trident Multisport is the race creator/organizer/
Register for the Triathlon, Duathlon or 5K by clicking this Link: Survival of the Mills
We are looking for individuals and businesses to partner with David’s Dream & Believe on this great event. Please click on the Sponsorship Form below for a description of sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact David Caldarella david@davidsdreamandbelieve.org
Time
(Sunday) 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Wells Mills County Park
905 Wells Mills Road, Waretown NJ 08753
Organizer
David Caldarelladavid@davidsdreamandbelieve.org 364 North Main Street, Suite 10D, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Event Details
Event Details
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson and David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation present the inaugural Hope Under The Sea Gala which will take place on Saturday November 11th at Adventure Aquarium.
This black-tie optional gala will showcase: spectacular views within the Aquarium, the Philadelphia skyline, a cocktail reception to roam the exhibits, plated dinner, silent & live auctions, special guest emcee, special guest artist for cocktail hour and a Private Concert with G. Love & Special Sauce.
This event benefits quality of life for cancer patients through the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson’s Neu Center for Supportive Medicine & Cancer Survivorship, Jefferson Health’s Mission in Haiti through the Jefferson Department of Otolaryngology and David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.
About the Gala…
The inaugural Hope Under the Sea Gala honors the relationship between Stage IV cancer patient David Caldarella (Co-founder, David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation), Dr. David Cognetti (Associate Professor and Co-Director, Jefferson Head and Neck Surgery), along with the entire Thomas Jefferson University Hospital team. This partnership shares a common goal to serve as a Beacon of Hope, and each year, the Gala will recognize one outstanding individual with the “Beacon of Hope Award”.
We are proud to announce that the 2017 Beacon of Hope Award recipient is Dr. David Cognetti!
Click for Tickets
Click to become a Sponsor
Click to donate an Auction Item
Click to purchase Event Program Advertisement
For questions or more information, contact David Caldarella:
(609) 489-0011 or david@davidsdreamandbelieve.
Time
Year Around Event (2017) Eastern
Organizer
David Caldarelladavid@davidsdreamandbelieve.org 364 North Main Street, Suite 10D, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
october
16oct8:00 am- 8:00 pm2nd Annual Frank A. Cosimano Memorial Golf Classic
Event Details
Event Details
2nd Annual Frank A. Cosimano Memorial Golf Classic
The 2nd Annual Frank A. Cosimano Memorial Golf Classic to benefit David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation will take place at White Beeches Golf & Country Club on Monday October 16, 2017. We want to welcome Hackensack Meridian Health as our newest Presenting Sponsor joining Bergen Risk Managers, Otterstedt Insurance Agency and Jetty.
The Cosimano and Caldarella families both grew up in north jersey but spent every summer and most off-season weekends together on Long Beach Island. The Cosimano’s are family to Co-Founder David Caldarella and Mr. Cosimano was like a second dad. As many of you know, Frank A. Cosimano passed away on August 7th 2011 from Pancreatic cancer. Frank loved his wife Angela, daughter Kim son Jason, daughter-in-law Dorothy, his 6 grand kids, friends, animals, golf and most importantly helping others. He was passionate about giving back to individuals and charities. One charity that was very close to Frank and remains close to his family is David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation. Please join us as we honor and remember this great man at The 2nd Annual Frank A. Cosimano Memorial Golf Classic to serve as “A Beacon of Hope” for all those families currently battling a cancer diagnosis.
We want to thank Jason, Kim and Mrs. Angela Cosimano for serving as Co-Chairs for this event. Jason is currently serving in his second year on the Board of Directors for David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.
A special thanks to our Golf Committee that includes family members and long-time friends from both the Caldarella and Cosimano families. We want to recognize Michael & Todd Accomando, Leonard Kaiser, Jaqueline Ceccarelli-Komsa, Ed Komsa, Lauren Komsa Curtis, Dr. Robert Siconolfi, Stephen P. Sinisi Esq. and Christina Ulmer.
Thank you to Greg Porcino from Golf Event Management. Also, want to thank the staff at White Beeches Golf & Country Club and long-time friends of the Cosimano and Caldarella families: Lauren McGovern and Jim McGovern.
There is a limited number of sponsorship packages, individual player and/or dinner reception only tickets available for the 2nd Annual Frank A. Cosimano Memorial Golf Classic at White Beeches Golf & Country Club on Monday October 16, 2017.
We are pre-selling “The 2018 Masters Tournament Experience Trip for Two” raffle tickets for $50.00 – only 200 to be sold!
2018 The Masters Tournament Experience
Please contact David Caldarella at: (609) 489-0011 or david@davidsdreamandbelieve.org for more information.
Time
(Monday) 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Organizer
David Caldarelladavid@davidsdreamandbelieve.org 364 North Main Street, Suite 10D, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Event Details
Event Details
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson and David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation present the inaugural Hope Under The Sea Gala which will take place on Saturday November 11th at Adventure Aquarium.
This black-tie optional gala will showcase: spectacular views within the Aquarium, the Philadelphia skyline, a cocktail reception to roam the exhibits, plated dinner, silent & live auctions, special guest emcee, special guest artist for cocktail hour and a Private Concert with G. Love & Special Sauce.
This event benefits quality of life for cancer patients through the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson’s Neu Center for Supportive Medicine & Cancer Survivorship, Jefferson Health’s Mission in Haiti through the Jefferson Department of Otolaryngology and David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.
About the Gala…
The inaugural Hope Under the Sea Gala honors the relationship between Stage IV cancer patient David Caldarella (Co-founder, David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation), Dr. David Cognetti (Associate Professor and Co-Director, Jefferson Head and Neck Surgery), along with the entire Thomas Jefferson University Hospital team. This partnership shares a common goal to serve as a Beacon of Hope, and each year, the Gala will recognize one outstanding individual with the “Beacon of Hope Award”.
We are proud to announce that the 2017 Beacon of Hope Award recipient is Dr. David Cognetti!
Click for Tickets
Click to become a Sponsor
Click to donate an Auction Item
Click to purchase Event Program Advertisement
For questions or more information, contact David Caldarella:
(609) 489-0011 or david@davidsdreamandbelieve.
Time
Year Around Event (2017) Eastern
Organizer
David Caldarelladavid@davidsdreamandbelieve.org 364 North Main Street, Suite 10D, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Mission Statement
David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds to provide financial assistance, services and HOPE to families primarily in New Jersey, affected by a cancer diagnosis.
Contact
- David C. Caldarella
- David's Dream and Believe
- 364 North Main Street, Suite 10D, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
- (609) 489-0011
- (855) 219-4556
- david@davidsdreamandbelieve.org
- https://davidsdreamandbelieve.org/
