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10th Annual Dreammaker Luncheon to Benefit Children’s Dream Fund!!!
10th Annual Dreammaker Luncheon to Benefit Children’s Dream Fund
2022 Event Honored Dreammaker Cynthia Lake Farrell
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (February 21, 2022) Almost 400 guests gathered to honor St Petersburg resident Cynthia Lake Farrell and raise money to help make dreams come true for sick children.
During her 35 years with Children’s Dream Fund, Dreammaker of the Year, Cynthia Lake Farrell made over 3,000 dreams come true for Florida children battling life-threatening illnesses. The 10th Annual Dreammaker Luncheon honored her contribution on February 16, 2022. The event, held at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC in Tampa, included a presentation by Malissa who spoke from a mother's heart, sharing her family's journey through son Jase's illness and the hope his Dream brought into their lives. An invocation by Chaplain Spencer Alford of Johns Hopkins all children’s Hospital preceded the luncheon, and Dream Fund Board President Rob Jamieson presented Cynthia with her award.
Attendees were greeted by the Posies Flower Truck which set the vibe for this floral-themed event. Once inside, guests enjoyed a digital photo booth, champagne wall and brunch. International Diamond Center and The Cabana Club provided incentives for fundraising opportunities as Doug Hensel (aka DJ Fresh) emceed the program.
There are currently more them 180 children on the Dream Fund’s list of active Dreamers. Funds raised from the Dreammaker Luncheon will make these dreams of puppies, cruises, meeting celebrities, going to Disney World and so many more come true!
Link to event photos : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1guma5bKD3b_nEGfEVp2Wy9vzsd6gtXOr?usp=sharing
The Children’s Dream Fund was founded in 1981 with the single purpose of fulfilling dreams for children ages 3-21 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and who live in West Central Florida. They are an independent wish-granting organization, as well as one of the oldest and busiest in the U.S.
For more information or additional photos please contact Lisa Halter, Marketing Specialist, Children’s Dream Fund at lhalter@childrensdreamfund.org or (727)896-6390. www.childrensdreamfund.org
