Dreams and Wishes of Tennessee
Programs
Budget
$50,000.00
Description
Dreams and Wishes of Tennessee will grant a wish to each eligible child between the ages of 5-17 that have relapsed from a cancer diagnosis and each eligible young adult ages 18-21 that have a new cancer diagnosis. We do not discriminate by race, religion or socioeconomic status. Eligibility is determined by the patient's physician. Referrals are accepted from medical professionals, family members or the child themselves.
Program Areas Served
None
$50,000.00
Description
Dreams and Wishes of Tennessee will grant a wish to each eligible child between the ages of 5-17 that have relapsed from a cancer diagnosis and each eligible young adult ages 18-21 that have a new cancer diagnosis. We do not discriminate by race, religion or socioeconomic status. Eligibility is determined by the patient's physician. Referrals are accepted from medical professionals, family members or the child themselves.
Program Areas Served
None
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Dreams and Wishes of Tennessee has granted one hundred fifty-one (151) wishes since our inception in April 2013. As of February 2022, we have sixteen (16) children battling cancer on our list waiting to receive a wish. Our goal for this year is to grant twenty-three (23) wishes to eligible recipients. A $69,000 program budget will allow us to grant twenty wishes this year. |
