Dream Foundation’s Dreams for Veterans program

For those who have served us…

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a final Dream…

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is everything.

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MAKE A GIFT TODAY OR JOIN OUR DREAM HEROES FOR VETERANS MONTHLY GIVING CLUB

Your gift will help fulfill final Dreams for terminally-ill U.S. military veterans, active service members, and members of the Reserve and National Guard.

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Joining the Dream Heroes for Veterans monthly giving club is the best way to make veterans’ Dreams come true. You’ll receive regular updates on the veterans you have helped and the Dreams you make possible.

Help make the Dreams of veterans like David come true

Vietnam War U.S. Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient David Allen Chapman II visited the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., a Dream come true!

David’s service was commemorated at intimate pinning ceremonies at the Vietnam Memorial Wall and The Three Soldiers statute, the highlight of his momentous trip. Prince Taylor, Acting Director, Veterans Affairs Center for Development and Civic Engagement presented David with the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin to recognize, thank and honor David who served during the Vietnam War. Sons of the American Revolution color guard also attended the ceremony in period uniforms.

“I have a lot of appreciation and respect for my country,” wrote David in his application letter to the Foundation. “I want to visit the war memorials in Washington, D.C., to honor the people I served with and anyone who has served or is currently serving for their sacrifice for this country.”

David began his service with the U.S. Army in July of 1969 when he was just 19 years old. As an infantry soldier, David was deployed to Korea and Vietnam. David was medically discharged in December of 1975 as a Purple Heart recipient. David continues to serve his veteran community, marching to raise funds for homeless veterans and food rooms.

You can make a difference to a terminally-ill veteran

Dreams cover essential needs, bring families and loved ones together at the end and help veterans visit military memorials and attend pinning ceremonies.

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$25

can provide gas to help a veteran attend a support group gathering.

$50

can help with accommodations for a veteran attending a military memorial to pay their last respects.

$100

can help provide a veteran with transportation to attend a pinning ceremony.

$500

can help provide a trip that gives respite to a terminally-ill veteran and their family.

$750

helps keep a veteran comfortable with a lift chair or an adjustable bed.

$2300

is the average cost of a veteran’s Dream.

If you served, you can dream

Dream recipients are U.S. military veterans, those currently on active duty, in the reserve or National Guard diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and a life expectancy of 12 months or less. Please visit the Dreams for Veterans application page to learn more.

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Serving those who have served.

Join our nationwide community of hundreds of volunteers, hospices, health care and veterans’ service organizations, committed individuals and corporate partners, all dedicated to bringing Dreams like these to life.

U.S. Army and Vietnam veteran Billy is honored with his 50th Anniversary Vietnam Pin before taking his family on the “Huey” helicopter he rode during the war.

U.S. Navy veteran Eddie pays his respects at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

After serving for 20 years, U.S. Navy veteran Lori cares for seven children, six of whom are adopted. She asked for a bed big enough for cuddles.

Dreams for Veterans Honorary Committee member and Veteran Campaign Partner John Paul DeJoria explains why he supports the Dreams for Veterans program.