Inaugural LBI Summer Soiree

Soiree
Soiree
LBI Summer Soiree

We are thrilled to announce that the Inaugural LBI Summer Soiree  presented by D. Finelli Construction is SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who has reserved their spot for “Boardwalk Nights” at the Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club – if you’ve missed this opportunity but would still like to support our mission as A Beacon Of Hope, please visit bit.ly/DonateDDBCF.

 

We are excited to bring the Inaugural LBI Summer Soiree “Boardwalk Nights” (formerly Island Gala) to the Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club on Friday August 10, 2018 to benefit David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation(DDBCF).

The LBI Summer Soiree “Boardwalk Nights” is brought to you by our friends, community partners and Title Sponsors at D. Finelli Construction. Dave Finelli was recently welcomed to DDBCF’s Volunteer Advisory Board, and according to both Dave and his wife Laurie Finelli, their faith in God is the cornerstone of everything in their lives. Dave and Laurie have shared that they feel blessed to be able to support organizations such as DDBCF, Parker’s Army, Hope for Liberia, Fighting Children’s Cancer Foundation and Lighthouse Christian Academy.

We also want to warmly welcome and extend our sincere thanks to The Jordan Family for their generous support of the Soiree. Bill and Kirsten Jordan were introduced to DDBCF a few years ago at the Island Gala by the Reynolds Family and since that initial meeting have been unwavering in their support for our families battling cancer.

We return to the Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club for the 6th year of this re-branded event and are so excited that Jaimee Hughes Boyle and Brittany Hughes Solon were also recently welcomed to DDBCF’s Volunteer Advisory Board. The Hughes Family supports DDBCF at multiple events throughout the year and have done so since our first year of existence. We are grateful for their steadfast and generous support!

The LBI Summer Soiree “Boardwalk Nights” is our take on an upscale summer cocktail party at the breathtaking Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club. The event will be held from 7pm – Midnight on August 10th and will feature: live boardwalk games, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, a robust buffet, creative cocktails with 3-hour top-shelf open bar, spectacular auction and live music with LBI’s Ted Hammock and Jason Booth in our outside Tiki Lounge with Philadelphia’s High-Energy Seven Piece Band LOVE 77 to keep you moving all night long on the ballroom dance floor.

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!

 

 

6th Annual Frank V. Panzone Jr. Memorial Cruisin for a Cure Wrap-Up

Cruisin
Cruisin
Image: Kristin Moritz

6th Annual Frank V. Panzone Jr. Memorial Cruisin for a Cure Wrap-Up

Our 6th Annual Frank V. Panzone Jr. Memorial Cruisin for a Cure presented by Barlow Buick GMC Manahawkin with generous support from Panzone’s Pizza to benefit David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation held this past Sunday was another tremendous success. The day is always special regardless of the weather, and this year’s event included a surprise announcement that no rain or clouds would dampen.

Earlier this year, a unanimous “secret” vote by (all but one) DDBCF Board members moved forward the decision to honor long-time DDBCF supporters Kristin Moritz, Joyce Panzone and Jillian Elsasser from Panzone’s Pizza in Surf City and Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta in Beach Haven, NJ with our 2018 Beacon of Hope Award. The decision to honor these 3 amazing women was easy but keeping it a secret from Vice President of DDBCF, Kristin Moritz and DDBCF Advisory Board Member, Jillian Elsasser was the difficult part.

On behalf of the DDBCF Board of Directors; I would like to thank our sponsors, riders, party guests, volunteers, businesses and individuals who donated food and activities for helping to make the 6th Annual Frank V. Panzone Jr. Memorial Cruisin for a Cure presented our most successful Cruisin to date. A special thanks to our host Danielle Pessolano and staff from Joe Pop’s Shore Bar & Restaurant. Thanks to the “Generosity of Spirit,” of so many, we were able to raise more than $48,000 for families battling a cancer diagnosis. The image below includes every individual and business that donated to this event in some capacity – thank you ALL. It is because of your generous support, that DDBCF has been able to help 1,053 Families with over $825,000.00 in direct patient financial aid (January 2011 – March 31, 2018). THANK YOU!

David Caldarella
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

2018 Beacon of Hope Award Recipients: Joyce Panzone, Kristin Moritz & Jillian Elsasser

2018 BEACON OF HOPE AWARD RECIPIENTS

We are thrilled to recognize Kristin Moritz, Joyce Panzone & Jillian Elsasser (pictured to the left) with the 2018 David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation’s (DDBCF) Beacon of Hope Award!

“In recognition of an outstanding individual or business instrumental in filling hearts with HOPE and shining a LIGHT in the darkness of cancer.”

Our 6th Annual Frank V. Panzone Jr. Memorial Cruisin for a Cure event held this past Sunday was another tremendous success. The day is always special regardless of the weather, and this year’s event included a surprise announcement that no rain or clouds would dampen.

Earlier this year, a unanimous “secret” vote by (all but one) DDBCF Board members moved forward the decision to honor long-time DDBCF supporters Kristin Moritz, Joyce Panzone and Jillian Elsasser from Panzone’s Pizza in Surf City and Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta in Beach Haven, NJ. The decision to honor these 3 amazing women was easy but keeping it a secret from Vice President of DDBCF, Kristin Moritz and DDBCF Advisory Board Member, Jillian Elsasser was the difficult part.

You would be hard pressed to find an event on the busy DDBCF calendar that does not include substantial support from these women, their family members and their respective businesses. Their consistent participation is unmatched and includes generous financial sponsorships, auction items, donated food, graphic design, event management and countless hours of service as a member of the DDBCF Board of Directors (Kristin) and member of the DDBCF Advisory Board (Jillian).

Beyond the highly visible event and volunteer support, what almost no one sees are the numerous meals delivered to families of DDBCF battling a cancer diagnosis or the donated catered food for holiday parties that benefit cancer patients in the middle of their treatment plans. In fact, the first ever DDBCF fundraiser which took place at the Ship Bottom Firehouse in December 2010 after the Ship Bottom Christmas Parade was catered for free by the Panzone Family and Panzone’s Pizza!

Our DDBCF Family is a blessing to so many including our patients and their families as well as all of us internally here at DDBCF and Kristin, Joyce and Jillian represent the very best of humanity. We also want to thank and extend our sincere appreciation to Kristin’s husband John, their son Johnny, Jillian’s husband Todd and their son Cole!

6th Annual Frank V. Panzone Jr. Memorial Cruisin for a Cure Wrap-Up

On behalf of the DDBCF Board of Directors; I would like to thank our sponsors, riders, party guests, volunteers, businesses and individuals who donated food and activities for helping to make the 6th Annual Frank V. Panzone Jr. Memorial Cruisin for a Cure our most successful Cruisin to date. Thanks to your “Generosity of Spirit,” we were able to raise more than $48,000 for families battling a cancer diagnosis. The image below includes every individual and business that donated to this event in some capacity – thank you ALL. It is because of your generous support, that DDBCF has been able to help 1,053 Families with over $825,000.00 in direct patient financial aid (January 2011 – March 31, 2018).

Kristin, Joyce, Jillian and their family members are living tributes to their patriarch Frank V. Panzone Jr. They celebrate and honor Frank’s life every day, and all of us at DDBCF are humbled by the fact that they have chosen to partner with us on our mission to serve as Beacons of Hope for families battling a cancer diagnosis. Congratulations ladies and THANK YOU!

David Caldarella
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Image: Kristin Moritz

7th Annual Stafford Run for Hope

Run
Run
Stafford Run for Hope

The 7th Annual Stafford Run for Hope presented by AtlantiCare to benefit David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation will take place on Saturday June 16th. We are excited to welcome our friends and brand-new community partners, AtlantiCare as the Title Sponsor for this event.

This is the 7th year for the Stafford Tri/Du/Aqua event and 4th year that David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation (DDBCF) will be integrally involved in this event in collaboration with our good friend Ross Reynolds from Trident Multisport. Ross established Trident Multisport to bring excellent multisport events to southern New Jersey. Giving back to the community is a major focus of their team as well as promoting healthy lifestyles. Trident’s website has this Hawaiian statement on its’ main page:

“Ahuwale ka po’okela I kau hana ia ha’i.” It is through the way you serve others that your greatness will be felt.”

Our student groups from Southern Regional Middle School and High School will help manage the logistics of the event with support from our youth group Generation Dream. All 3 student-led groups will play a major role in this event by fundraising and raising awareness on their own within the community. Please support these amazing kids whenever possible…

Please register for the race by clicking the link below: 

Run For Hope 2018

 

 

 

 

2018 Planned Giving Program

Planned Giving

Planned Giving

Happy and Healthy New Year! 

Thank you for your continued support of David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation (DDBCF). It is because of your generosity that we have so far been able to provide direct financial assistance to 1,004 families battling a cancer diagnosis. In addition to financial support, countless other families have received personal emotional support, wellness services and HOPE.

As we kick off 2018, we are pleased to re-introduce our Planning Giving Program! The DDBCF planning giving program enables individual sponsors or corporate friends to Pay It Forward throughout the year with Event Sponsorships. Our 2018 planned giving initiative will afford us the opportunity to better respond to the increasing avalanche of patient grant requests.

Our DDBCF Executive Director, Danielle Corso created the first successful planned giving campaign in 2015 with the help of the generous team at Informed Mortgage, and our relationship with them remains the Gold Standard for long-term partnerships. The impact that this single program has had on the lives of patients and their families is difficult to accurately measure – literally thousands who have been impacted by this deadly disease are benefitting from the Informed Mortgage planned giving program.

The DDBCF event calendar for 2018 includes highly visible events that provide you or your business with key sponsorship opportunities that are available now. We are particularly excited to announce that DDBCF was selected to be the first Chowder for a Cause Partner Charity for this year’s Chowderfest! Over 15,000 people attended last year, so the opportunity to raise awareness for our Mission of Hope in 2018 will be tremendous!

  • Frank V. Panzone Jr. Memorial Cruisin for a Cure
  • Frank A. Cosimano Memorial Golf Classic
  • Stafford Run for Hope
  • LBI Summer Soiree
  • Survival of the Mills

How can you get involved?
This year, we are offering you or your business the opportunity to be included as a named sponsor at every event (maximum branding and recognition) through a planned giving commitment that can be structured in monthly, quarterly or as a one-time annual contribution. In addition, DDBCF prominently recognizes our Community Partner Level sponsors on the DDBCF website and on all of our marketing brochures, signs and event materials. The Community Partner Level is reserved for individuals and businesses who pledge $10,000 in donations per year.

Please simply call or email DDBCF Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, David Caldarella (ideally before February 15, 2018) to ensure that we recognize you in all of our DDBCF marketing pieces this year.

Phone: (609) 489-0011
Email: david@ddbcf.org

Thank you once again for all of your support!

Sincerely,
David Caldarella
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation

2nd Annual Shamrocks for Hope

St. Patrick's Day

2nd Annual Shamrocks for Hope

St. Patrick's DayDDBCF is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Shamrocks for Hope will take place on Saturday March 10th at Breeze’s Dock  Bar and Grill, in the Viking Yachting Center, in New Gretna, from 4-8pm.  The event is family friendly! In 2017, Patient Advocate Susan Buzby wanted to create and manage a new event in order to “Pay Forward” the kindness, generosity of spirit and HOPE to current patients that were offered to her family through David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation. Susie will serve as our Project Manager for this event and we are excited to have Shamrocks kick-off our 2018 event calendar.

Tickets can be Pre-Purchased through Wednesday February 28th in the Shop section of our website by clicking HERE. (Jetty Printed event T-Shirt Guaranteed with Pre-Purchase Only). A ticket will include: Free Buffet, 1 sponsor pint glass, 1 event t-shirt, Auction, Live Music with Jason Booth & Ted Hammock, Face Painting and Party Crashers Gaming Trailer. 
Pre-Purchase thru Wednesday, February 28th or until Sold Out: Adults 17 & Over: $40, Couples: $65,Kids 6-16: $10, Children 5 & Under: Free. *** Free One Sheet of Raffle Tickets for Tricky-Tray Auction to First 100 Pre-Purchase Guests (Adults)***
March 1 thru Day of Event or Until Sold Out: Adults 17 & Over: $50, Couples: $85, Kids 6-16: $15, Children 5 & Under: Free

Informed Mortgage

Informed MortgageOur friends at Informed Mortgage continue their creative planned giving campaign. Our hometown mortgage specialists have committed to donate $25.00 to David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation for every loan closed by their Manahawkin, NJ office!

We must thank the amazing staff at Informed Mortgage and their clients for their personal investment in our mission and dedication to bring HOPE to our patients affected by a cancer diagnosis!

Please contact our friends at Informed Mortgage for all your Mortgage/Refi needs by calling them today at: (609) 597-0007.