Team Dream

Team Dream

WHAT IS TEAM DREAM?

Team Dream was established to invite athletes of all levels, of any sport with an opportunity to convert those miles into high impact fundraising events, to benefit patients and their families in NJ battling a cancer diagnosis. Rally up your friends and raise money, while you run, walk, ride or participate in any event that keeps you moving. You can create a team or participate on your own. With every mile, you will be making a difference.

You don’t have to participate in an athletic event to join Team Dream! You can also make a difference by creating an activity of your own and asking your family and friends to support you. Hold a birthday or anniversary fundraiser, a yard sale or lemonade stand, or just any event in honor of someone you love. There are countless ways to fundraise in support of those affected by a cancer diagnosis, and it’s so easy to start!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

To become a virtual fundraiser as an athlete or through an activity. Click one of the buttons below to create your own personal fundraising page or create/join a team. And don’t forget to please share your personal fundraising page with your family, friends and supporters!

Become a SUPERHERO today! Please join Team Dream and positively impact the lives of patients and their families in New Jersey battling a cancer diagnosis!

CREATE A FUNDRAISER
JOIN/CREATE A TEAM

Click on the Button below to DONATE!

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ABOUT US:

David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds to provide financial assistance, support services and Hope to New Jersey families affected by a cancer diagnosis.

From 2011- 2020- we have provided $1,498,423.44 to 1,691 families affected by a cancer diagnosis, with countless more receiving support services and hope.

Tax ID# 27-3314182

Michelle Phillip – Office Manager

We want to thank the nearly 200 applicants who applied for our Office Manager position at David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation (DDBCF). We met so many kind, generous, professional and impressive candidates throughout the interview process and we are so grateful to each and every one of you.

We are extremely excited to introduce Michelle Phillip as our Office Manager. Please join us in welcoming Michelle to the DDBCF family on her first official day, Monday January 6th.

Welcome Aboard Michelle!

 

A Letter From David Caldarella

On behalf of David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation (DDBCF), Thank You!

Since our founding in 2010, we have provided 1,676 families with direct financial aid totaling $1,484,093.08 while also providing countless more families with critical emotional support, wellness services, family outreach and HOPE. This would not be possible without the continued support from Co-Founders, Tim Hall and Carmen Malatino and our 100% volunteer Board of Directors. Our generous individual donors, event sponsors and Mission of Hope giving partners afford us the ability to provide direct financial aid to families in desperate need of our support. Our volunteer Patient Advocates, Advisory Board Members, Service Arm Partners, Generation Dream student groups and volunteers support the David’s Dream & Believe mission of providing financial assistance, wellness services and hope to families in New Jersey affected by cancer.

10 years ago, during my stage IV head and neck cancer diagnosis I read that “Kindness is the shadow of God in Man.” We are blessed as a foundation to witness unwavering kindness from our inspirational and courageous patients/families, our generous donors and selfless volunteers daily. Patients and their families remain the sole focus of everything we do at DDBCF.

Landmark anniversaries such as our forthcoming 10-year milestone are a time to celebrate, but also a time to renew our commitment to the David’s Dream & Believe mission of HOPE for patients and their families affected by this deadly disease. That’s where you come in. Despite having reached a nearly $1.5 million dollar milestone of giving, we are seeing a continued avalanche of patient requests and your ongoing participation is as crucial now as it was when our journey began 10 years ago. We invite you to join our 10-year celebration of HOPE and ask you to consider helping as a financial donor, volunteer, or dedicated sponsorship partner in 2020.

Happy & Healthy New Year!

David Caldarella

Giving Tuesday

Thanks to the generosity of so many caring individuals and businesses, 1,586 families affected by a cancer diagnosis have been provided direct financial aid, wellness services and most importantly HOPE through David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation over the past 9 years!

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 and in 2018, $380 Million was donated to charities across the world in the US alone! This year, we are thrilled to be able to share that 100% of the proceeds from Giving Tuesday will be directed to New Jersey families affected by a cancer diagnosis.

DONATE TODAY!

Whether you are looking for a final write-off for 2019 or simply want to show your support for our mission as A Beacon Of Hope for those in need, please think about donating to David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation this Giving Tuesday on December 3. As always, we thank you for your continued support and if you are looking to get more involved or want to learn about our Mission Of Hope Giving Initiative, contact Vice Chair Of Community Affairs Danielle Corso at dani@davidsdreamandbelieve.org.

Share The Love with Scott Harvey Subaru

We are honored to have been chosen by Scott Harvey Subaru as the official hometown charity for the national Share The Love event hosted by Subaru of America!

For every new Subaru purchased or leased from November 14 through January 2, Subaru will donate $250 to David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation! Scott Harvey Subaru will donate an additional $50 for each sold or leased vehicle during this time period!

We are grateful to friends, community partners and Hope Under The Sea Title Sponsors at Scott Harvey Auto Group. Robin Harvey was welcomed to the DDBCF voluntary Advisory Board in 2019 and the Harvey Family has been a proud supporter of DDBCF’s mission of hope for families affected by a cancer diagnosis for 6 years.

If you are in the market for a new car, please consider visiting Scott Harvey Subaru’s beautiful showroom at 1710 North Olden Avenue in Ewing, NJ.

Job Posting – Office Manager

Does your daily work make a difference in the lives of others? At David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation (DDBCF) it will. DDBCF is looking for a highly skilled and organized Office Manager to join our Dream Team in our Manahawkin, NJ office! This position is perfect for a candidate who enjoys multitasking and is looking to serve a greater purpose with their career. 

DDBCF brings Hope to patients and their families during their battles with cancer. In partnership with compassionate and generous donors, we have helped over 1,500 families with financial support and wellness services. We are seeking candidates for a Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm Office Manager role. This part-time, 30 hours/week position includes the offer of subsidized Medical and Dental benefits. 

As the DDBCF Office Manager, you will be responsible for the following: 

  • Assisting DDBCF patients and families with their inquiries and access to the benefits and services we provide. This will involve face-to-face, telephone, and electronic interactions. 
  • Directly supporting the CEO and Board of Directors in the execution of their responsibilities. Tasks will include correspondence, calendar management, data entry, and reporting.
  • Daily banking and financial data management through QuickBooks.
  • Supporting fundraising events and other DDBCF programmed events.
  • Performing administrative tasks that include clerical and filing duties.
  • Performing other duties as assigned. 

We are seeking a candidate that has the following: 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, along with verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Warm and compassionate personality able to handle sensitive and difficult situations and conversations daily. 
  • Keen attention to detail and highly organized. 
  • Excellent multitasking skills and ability to handle multiple projects at one time. 
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. 
  • 3+ years in a professional office setting. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks a plus. 

David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation (DDBCF) is a 501c3 nonprofit that raises funds to provide financial assistance, wellness services and hope to primarily New Jersey families affected by a cancer diagnosis. DDBCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Please forward your most up to date resume to CEO, David Caldarella at david@davidsdreamandbelieve.org 

Holmdel Buy-Rite Super Sampling benefits DDBCF!

We are honored to have been chosen as a partner charity for the Sarala Bathena Foundation flagship fundraising event! The Annual Buy-Rite Annual Super Sampling – Over 500 Wines, Spirits & Beer will take place on Saturday October 19 at the beautiful Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in Farmingdale, New Jersey.

Please join Holmdel Buy-Rite for an evening of fine wines, craft beers and specialty spirits to benefit DDBCF, Monmouth Museum and Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County! Tickets are available at bit.ly/supersampling2019 – save $5 with the coupon code “Dream.”

 

Greater Toms River Chamber Of Commerce honors DDBCF as “Nonprofit Of The Year”

We are honored to have been chosen as the “NonProfit Of The Year” by the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce! Please consider joining us at the Days Hotel Toms River – Jersey Shore on Thursday, October 17 for the 55th Annual Awards Reception presented by The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation celebrating Dana Weihs Lancellotti of Ocean County Tourism as “Distinguished Citizen Of The Year,” Design 446 as “Business Partner Of The Year,” BHI Insurance as “Distinguished Organization Of The Year” and Narcissus Florals as “Groundbreaking Business Of The Year.” More information about this event can be found at buff.ly/2GoidDh.

 

Robert M. Comunale Charity Softball Game

We are honored to have been chosen as the beneficiary of the Robert M. Comunale Charity Softball Game presented by The Wireless Experience. This community event honors a dear friend, mentor & confidant of many TWE team members who unfortunately lost his battle with cancer earlier this year. In his memory, all funds raised from this event will benefit David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.

The day will include:
• 8 teams in a Double Elimination Softball Tournament
• Cornhole and Sink ‘Em Tournaments
• Plenty of food, drinks and fun for all participants

Please join us as we spend September 26 playing softball in remembrance of an incredible individual while raising money for New Jersey families affected by a cancer diagnosis!

There are several ways your company can be involved. For more information, please reach out to Jen Quinn at 732-552-0916 or JQuinn@tweatt.com.