Fun(d) the Dream

Fun(d) the Dream
Fun(d) THE Dream

Hate cancer? Looking to fight this monstrosity with a fire that burns hotter than a thousand suns? Ready to pump out your hard-earned cash to support our local families struggling through the pain and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis? Looking to bring light to the darkened skies of a heinous disease that touches us all? Then please help us help local families—and they will know they are not in this fight alone. Come spend a memorable summer evening at The Union Market & Gallery with us. We invite you to experience great food, beer, wine and music sourced locally. We cannot do any of this without you.

Weather NJ & Friends, The MakeShift Union and David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation are proud to introduce Fun(d) the Dream, a fun mid-summer music dinner party that funds cancer assistance. This rain or shine event will take place July 14, 2018 from 5:00-9:00 pm.

All event profits will benefit David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation. The cancer assistance efforts of DDBCF are unparalleled in the local area and we’re extremely happy to support this noble local cause.

Fun(d) the Dream will feature live music by upcoming local artists Sahara Moon and August and Oak, craft brew by Pinelands Brewing Co and award-winning wine from New Jersey’s Valenzano Winery. Expect a charcuterie appetizer bar, jumbo sea scallops, farm-fresh vegetables, phenomenal desserts by Sweet Melissa and many other delicious eats. We’ll also have fresh cold ice tea, lemonade and water available to quench that thirst. All this is included in the ticket price. We hope to see you there!

Please purchase your tickets here, and email Executive Director for DDBCF, Danielle Corso dani@davidsdreamandbelieve.org with any questions.

 

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3rd Annual Frank A. Cosimano Memorial Golf Classic Wrap-Up

White Beeches Golf & Country Club

Golf Wrap-Up

The 3rd Annual Frank A. Cosimano Memorial Golf Classic presented by: Bergen Risk Managers to benefit: David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation (DDBCF) with support from:  Hackensack Meridian Health,  Otterstedt Insurance Agency and Jetty took place at the beautiful White Beeches Golf & Country Club on Monday June 4, 2018.

The Cosimano and Caldarella families have a friendship that spans decades. 88 Golfers joined us at White Beeches Golf & Country Club on Monday June 4th to remember and honor Mr. Frank A. Cosimano while “Paying it Forward” in his name. The end result was an incredible $28,309.16 raised for families battling a cancer diagnosis!

A Huge Thank You to DDBCF Board Member, Jason Cosimano, Kim Cosimano and Mrs. Angela Cosimano for serving as Co-Chairs for this event. 

Thank you to our Golf Committee: Mr. Leonard Kaiser, Mr. Stephen P. Sinisi Esq., Mrs. Jaqueline Ceccarelli-Komsa, Mrs. Lauren Komsa Curtis, Mrs. Christina Ulmer and Mr. Todd and Michael Accomando. We could not have coordinated this event without the support, time and efforts of the Golf Committee. A special thank you to Mrs. Jaqueline Ceccarelli-Komsa, Mrs. Lauren Komsa Curtis and Mrs. Christina Ulmer for procuring our amazing auction items.

Thank you to Greg Porcino from Golf Event Management. Greg and David Caldarella started to discuss the possibility of a golf event to honor Frank A. Cosimano in late 2015 before David brought the idea to Jason, Kim and Mrs. Cosimano. Greg has played a pivotal role in bringing his expertise to this event.

Thank you to the incredible staff at White Beeches Golf & Country Club. 

Thank you to all of our Sponsors starting with our Presenting Sponsors: Bergen Risk Managers, Otterstedt Insurance Agency and The Joseph C Parisi Sr. Charitable Foundation. Thank you to our Titanium Sponsors: The Shamsey Family, The Parisi Foundation, Meese Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center & Dr. Michael Meese and IGEA Brain & Spine and Dr. Ciro Randazzo. Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Angela Cosimano, Insurance Design Administrators, Leonard & Barbara Kaiser and John J. Feczko, PC. Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Keenan and Doris LLC, Charles & Janet Cerullo, Chris DiMatteis – Informed Mortgage, InterChem, James V. Gardella – Professional Insurance Associates, John Brancato – JAB Inspections, John & Sara Faliveno, Mike & Nancy Petriella, Panzone’s Pizza, Robert McGuire, Stephen P. Sinisi, ESQ., Teresa Benigno. Thank you to all of our Bronze and Copper Sponsors. A special thank you to our “Hole in One” partners at Cadillac of Mahwah.

Thank you to our 88 golfers and 125 dinner guests for taking time out of your busy lives to spend it with us to support our families battling a cancer diagnosis. Congratulations to John Shamsey, Chris Long, Pepper Deturo and Dr. Carlos Sagebian for winning First Place in the scramble. We hope everybody enjoyed themselves and hope to see you next year.

Thank you from all of us at David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation and the Cosimano/Caldarella Families!

See you Monday June 3, 2019 for the 4th Annual Frank A. Cosimano Memorial Golf Classic

Health & Wellness Expo

Health & Wellness Expo

HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO
SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2018 – 10am – 2pm
Trident Fitness & Performance, 541 Main Street, West Creek, NJ 08092

Please join David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation and our newest service arm provider Trident Fitness & Performance as they host a Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday June 23rd between 10am and 2pm.

We met owners Carolyn Card and Paul Hafner a couple months ago and we instantly knew we wanted to work together to better the lives of families battling a cancer diagnosis. The idea for a Health & Wellness Expo was created and several of our existing service arm providers wanted to lend a hand as well as some new ones.

Trident’s motto is: “To positively impact every person’s life through motivation, education and leading by example. We will help you get in the best shape of your life by introducing fitness as a lifestyle. Our experienced coaches not only guide you through your workouts, they make it fun and keep you wanting more. You will never view fitness the same way!”

Activities will include:

  1. Fitness Training with experienced Trident Instructors every hour starting at 10am. $20 donation.
  2. DDBCF Service Arm provider, Body in Mind Massage offers complimentary chair massages. $10 donation.
  3. DDBCF Service Arm provider, Justine LaBatch, LMFT will offer complimentary self-esteem boosting interactive art therapy for all ages.
  4. Ann Luyber will offer Henna for adults and children. $10 donation.
  5. Complimentary skin screenings with Dr. Stephen Small from Ocean Plastic Surgery.
  6. DDBCF Service Arm Provider, Taryn Parascand from Living Acupuncture will offer a complimentary 45-minute qi gong class for breast health at 11am.
  7. DDBCF Service Arm provider, Liquid Bliss Yoga will offer a Free Yoga Class. $10 donation.
  8. Trident’s Recovery Station is an area to congregate, get to know new people, relax after your workout and refuel your body in a healthy way!