Deliver the Dream provides therapeutic programs to special populations including families facing a serious illness, crisis or disability. Most of our participants live in the state of Florida, however, we serve families throughout the United States. Our programs restore hope, strengthen relationships and change perspectives to provide inspiration for the future.
Celebrating 20+ years of making families stronger
15,570 family members served
2,500 volunteer hours logged annually
94% of participants learned new ways of sharing thoughts, feelings, and ideas with each other
Our History
Deliver the Dream was founded by Pat Moran, past chairman and current board member of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. After many years of seeing families struggle to stay together as they coped with disability, illness, or crisis; Pat dreamed into fruition a program that would help families alleviate stress, learn coping skills, and just allow them to enjoy being together as a family.
Timeline
- December 9, 1998 | papers filed for Pat’s Dream.
- January 20, 1999 | name changed from Pat’s Dream to Deliver the Dream.
- October 31, 2002 | Deliver the Dream held its very first retreat for families with a parent battling cancer in Hendersonville, NC.
Since that day, Deliver the Dream has brought hope and healing to more than 15,500 family members from across the country.
Deliver the Dream is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our Mission
To provide therapeutic programs to special populations, including families facing a serious illness, crisis, or disability. Our programs restore hope, strengthen relationships, and change perspectives, providing inspiration for the future.
Past Videos
2019 – Spina Bifida or Cerebral Palsy
2018 – Genetic Syndrome
2017 – Kids with Cancer
2016 – Veterans