How to Support Dreams For Terminally Ill Adults

In 1994, the Dream Foundation was established to give assistance to terminally ill adults to fulfill one final wish. It operates in a similar way to the Make-A-Wish Foundation that supports children in that patients who have a terminal condition can apply to accomplish a personal dream, visit a particular place, or to be able to gather their family around them. This foundation gives financial assistance to make someone’s dream reality. It is funded by charitable donations. There are several ways to offer support to the Dream Foundation.

Donating

• Arguably, the easiest way to support the foundation is to donate money. It can be done online via credit card or PayPal. You can gift any amount, although the foundation publishes a guide on its website, detailing what amounts can purchase what for dream recipients. You can make a donation in honor of someone or on another’s behalf, with the option of sending him an acknowledgement card detailing the contribution. Your donation may also be tax deductible, and your employer may match it if they have a giving scheme. The foundation accepts donations in the form of unused air miles. These can be used by the charity to pay for travel arrangements to realize a patient’s wish.

Legacy

• Donors can provide support for the foundation in the form of a financial legacy in your a will. You can nominate the foundation as the beneficiary of a range of financial products, including annuities, insurance polices and retirement pensions.

Adopt a Dream

• The foundation's website lists details of specific individuals and their respective dreams. You can nominate to contribute to the amount needed to fulfill the dream or choose to cover the whole cost. The site lists the patient’s age, diagnosis, dream and location.

Volunteering

• Charities such as the Dream Foundation always welcome volunteers. You can volunteer to help with the administration of the foundation or at events. There are national opportunities and local positions near the foundation headquarters in Santa Barbara, California.