This Veterans Day, thank a terminally-ill veteran for their service with a final Dream. Support Dreams for Veterans!

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Over the past 28 years, we have given life to over 34,000 Dreams. Having fulfilled veterans’ Dreams from the start, we launched our Dreams for Veterans program in 2014 to better serve those who have served our country. Since 2014, we have served over 1,550 Dreams and counting to terminally-ill veterans through the program.

Join us in giving life to the final Dreams of terminally-ill veterans and their families in Texas and across the nation.

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.

Veterans like Mark need you

Growing up a proud Texan, Mark wanted to serve his country and joined the U.S. Air Force as soon as he could.

When Mark reached out to us, he’d been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The disease had already taken so much from him. In the end, he knew it would take everything. An avid NASCAR fan, Mark dreamed of traveling to Richmond, Virginia, and spending a weekend watching a NASCAR race with his wife, Elsie.

Thanks to the compassionate support of people like you, Mark and Elsie had a wonderful time at the race. Afterward, Elsie shared, “I can’t tell you when I’ve seen Mark smile so much. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this happen.”

U.S. Air Force veteran Mark’s Dream of watching a NASCAR race was made possible thanks to the generosity of people like you!

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Every gift counts.

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.

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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.

$25

can provide a veteran with gas to get to a medical or dental appointment.

$50

can help with accommodation 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 reunite a veteran with their loved ones.

$750

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

$2300

is the average cost of a veteran’s Dream.

Dreams also serve all those involved in the experience; recipients’ families, loved ones and care teams.

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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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Learn more about the Dreams for Veterans program

Serving those who have served.

Join our community 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.

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Veterans Advisory Council

CHRIS FREEMAN, Chair

Indiana
CCO, Guardant Health
U.S. Army Veteran

Chad Blomgren

Texas
Managed Markets, Gilead
U.S. Army Veteran

RUPA DAINER, MD

Washington, D.C.

Global Patient Safety Immuno-Oncology, AstraZeneca

U.S. Navy Veteran

DAN MCCORMICK

North Carolina
Principal, Zensights
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

Scott O’Neal

Virginia
Deloitte
U.S. Army Veteran (R)

Corey Padovano

California
VP Sales, Arcutus
U.S. Army Veteran

Scott St. Germain

California
VP, Managed Care, Genentech
U.S. Army Veteran

Dreams for Veterans Honorary Committee

GEN SCOTT WALLACE

U.S. Army

SECRETARY WILL GRIMSLEY

MG U.S. Army

CSM DAVE DAVENPORT

U.S. Army

Col NICOLE MALACHOWSKI

U.S. Air Force

SCOTT O’NEAL

U.S. Army (R)

JOHN PAUL DEJORIA

U.S. Navy

CHRIS FREEMAN

U.S. Army

GREGG BIGGER

U.S. Marine Corps

SANDI AND BILL NICHOLSON

U.S. Air Force

PRISCILLA PRESLEY

KATHY IRELAND

FRED GORDON

GREG KUSHNER

JILLIAN MULLER

Veteran Campaign Partners

Dream Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of our Veteran Campaign Partners.

Our thanks to H-E-B

We are grateful for the partnership of H-E-B, who is generously supporting us as part of H-E-B Operation Appreciation—a companywide program created to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces—men and women who are H-E-B Partners and customers, friends and family.

H-E-B Operation Appreciation partners with organizations that support U.S. service members and their families. In contributing time, talent and financial support, H-E-B recognizes and appreciates the dedication and sacrifices service members make on behalf of the nation.

JP’S PEACE, LOVE & HAPPINESS FOUNDATION

John Paul DeJoria
Co-Founder John Paul Mitchell Systems
Co-Founder The Patrón Spirits Company
JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation
Lone Sailor Award Winner

Dreams for Veterans

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Santa Barbara, CA 93101

805-564-2131
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