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Dream Foundation
- the only national adult wish-granting organization for
individuals and their families suffering life-threatening
illness – is pleased to announce its 2014 Celebration of
Dreams Gala honorees. The 20th Anniversary
celebration will recognize Humanitarian Award
recipient, John Paul DeJoria and the 2014
Outstanding Corporate Partner Award recipient,
Genentech.
Best known as the co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems
and The Patron Spirits Company, John Paul DeJoria has made a
significant impact through his vital contributions to Dream
Foundation programs, helping dream recipients and their
families since 2002. “John Paul DeJoria is a caring and
accomplished humanitarian who has helped bring peace,
comfort, and closure to countless dream recipients and their
loved ones through the fulfillment of final dreams,” says
Dream Foundation Executive Director Kisa Heyer. “A true
humanitarian, he lives each day by his renowned philosophy
that ‘success unshared is failure,’ and he has demonstrated
this in the time and resources he’s invested in making the
world a better place for our dreamers.”
In addition to his generosity toward Dream Foundation,
DeJoria supports a multitude of organizations dedicated to
helping others. John Paul launched the solely-funded
philanthropic venture, Grow Appalachia, which aims to
empower the hunger-stricken people of Appalachia by
providing skills and resources to grow, prepare and preserve
organic, nutritious food.
DeJoria has not lost sight of his humble beginnings, and
regularly supports the Los Angeles community where he grew
up. His ongoing support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of
America, where he spent much of his time as a child,
includes funding the renovation of his hometown, Echo Park,
CA Variety Boys & Girls Club location. He also takes great
pride in his support of the Los Angeles-based nonprofit,
Chrysalis, dedicated to creating a pathway to
self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by
providing the resources and support needed to find and
retain employment. John Paul routinely visits the center to
share his story of change and provides generous financial
support.
Genentech has been a Corporate Partner in Dreams since
2006. The leading Biotechnology company is committed to
treating diseases beyond scientific development by helping
patients realize their dreams.
Through Genentech’s highly successful employee volunteer
program, more than 1,000 team members have served as dream
hosts to ensure dreams are delivered with joy, an embrace
and a celebration. “We are thrilled to express our gratitude
to Genentech, whose philanthropic support extends beyond
generous funding,” Heyer said. “Their invaluable support for
the Dream Foundation mission has helped to inspire hope and
provide joy in communities across the nation.”
The Celebration of Dreams Gala will be held at the Bacara
Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara on the evening of November
8th. Celebrities, special guests and foundation supporters
will gather to enjoy a night of heartwarming dream
reflections, unparalleled entertainment and both a silent
and live auction. Net proceeds are vital to supporting the
program, which receives no federal or state funding and
relies solely on corporate and individual contributions and
grants. Dream Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary
this year and has never turned down a qualified dream
request.
About Dream Foundation
The first and largest national wish-granting organization
for adults, Dream Foundation enhances the quality of life
for individuals and their families battling life-threatening
illness. Dream recipients are those individuals who have
been given a year or less life expectancy. Dreams range from
basic need items, like a working stove, to bedside reunions
and meaningful experiences with children and loved ones.
Founded in 1994, Dream Foundation serves more than 2,500
dreams each year and relies on a network of volunteers,
sponsors and individual donors.
For more information, visit
www.dreamfoundation.org
or call (888) 4DREAMS.
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