The Believer Quarterly News

Volume 1 | Issue 3 | December 2019

Dreamer Story

When you were sick as a child, who did you want to comfort you? Probably your mom. Who did you want to scare away the monsters before bed? Probably your dad. Who are the ones supposed to love and care for you no matter what? Your parents. But what if your parents weren’t there to soothe you through the flu or protect you from the monsters?

Sadly, Kevon and Lavarrion’s parents were not there for them. As a result, both siblings suffered severe neglect. After being removed from custody, a family member took them in and cared for them like no one had before. She shaped them into the wonderful kids they’ve become.

At 11, Lavarrion is very helpful, smart and talented. He dreams of joining the Marines and learn how to fly a plane. With our wonderful Dream Granter, Dr. Paul Bizjak, we were able to make his dreams come true. Lavarrion got to take his first flight/flying lesson and will soon meet a US Marine.

At 10, Kevon is a studious and strong leader. Kevon dreamed of going to a Browns game. He shared that his favorite player was Odell Beckham Jr. and he was thrilled to wear his new Browns jersey just like Odell.The Cleveland Browns Organization went above and beyond to provide him a dream experience he would never forget. Kevon not only got to meet and talk to Odell Beckham Jr. twice, but he also was given his catching gloves.

Both of these experiences have changed Lavarrion and Kevon’s lives.

More than just an airplane ride or a Browns game,

these brothers have hope in their future.

Help Us Fulfill 2020 Dreams

Won't you join us at Believe in Dreams' Signature Event on February 1st at The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland? Our goal is to provide dream experiences for 90 Northeast Ohio children in 2020 and we are relying on our past supporters and new supporters to help us reach this goal. The average cost of a dream experience is $3,000. Previous children's dreams have ranged from wanting music lessons to longing to sleep in a bed without bugs.

Amazing Foster Parents Speak At The Believe in Dreams Night of Dreams

Here are ways you can help us:

Purchase a table for $5,000 (10 seats), invite business clients, employees, friends and family to join you.
Donate a product or service to be added to the silent auction.
Place an ad in the event program (deadline is January 8, 2020)
Purchase one of the sponsorship levels.

New to this year's gala - we will reveal Volunteer of the Year and Nominator of the Year.

We want you to be a part of this special evening, Click here for more information on the ways you can help: https://www.believeindreams.org/event/gala/ or contact Tonya Grimes for more details.

MESSAGE FROM KATIE

WOW! What a year! Thanks to the help of this FABULOUS community, Believe in Dreams fulfilled 75 customized dream experiences for AMAZING, resilient youth this year! We have fulfilled 237 dreams since we began and increased nominating partnerships to over 30 child service organizations. We also hosted our 2nd Annual Dreamer Alumni event that gave us an opportunity to reconnect with past dreamers and their families as well as give the dreamers the opportunity to meet each other and develop life long friendships. But that's not all! (Continue Reading)