Chasin A Dream Foundation Inc

TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, LIFE CHANGING ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER, CYSTIC FIBROSIS, AND OTHER LIFE THREATENING ILLNESSES.

CHASIN A DREAM FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BATTLING LIFE THREATENING ILLNESSES AND LIFELONG DISABILITIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING UNDER THE WEIGHT OF MEDICAL BILLS DUE TO THEIR CHILDS DIAGNOSIS. THE CRITICAL NEED PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO ALLEVIATING THE FINANCIAL BURDENS FACED BY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN CONTENDING WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES AND DISABILITIES. THE EXORBITANT EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTHCARE AND THE CARE OF AN AILING CHILD FREQUENTLY COMPEL FAMILIES TO CONFRONT DIFFICULT CHOICES BETWEEN PRIORITIZING THEIR CHILDS CRUCIAL REQUIREMENTS AND MEETING BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS SUSTENANCE AND HOUSING EXPENSES. REGRETTABLY, MANY FAMILIES HAVE ENDURED THE HARROWING EXPERIENCE OF SACRIFICING EVERYTHING IN THEIR ENDEAVOR TO SAFEGUARD THEIR CHILDS LIFE, OFTEN RESULTING IN ONE PARENT RESIGNING FROM EMPLOYMENT TO ASSUME THE ROLE OF PRIMARY CAREGIVER. FOR SINGLE-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS, THE FINANCIAL REPERCUSSIONS ARE PARTICULARLY ACUTE AND IMMEDIATE.IN 2023, THE CHASIN A DREAM FOUNDATION DISBURSED $239,696 IN FINANCIAL AID TO SUPPORT 125 FAMILIES. THIS ASSISTANCE ENCOMPASSED ESSENTIAL EXPENSES SUCH AS HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, SPECIALIZED MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS, AND SUSTENANCE. FURTHERMORE, THE PEDIATRIC PANTRY INITIATIVE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN FURNISHING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FACING PARTICULAR NUTRITIONAL DEMANDS, AS ADVISED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. SUCH SUPPORT AIMS TO FORTIFY THEIR HEALTH AND RESILIENCE IN BATTLING THEIR RESPECTIVE AILMENTS, CATERING TO CONDITIONS SUCH AS THOSE NECESSITATING FEEDING TUBES AND SPECIALIZED DIETARY PROVISIONS.CHASIN A DREAM ADDITIONALLY ALLOCATED FUNDING TOWARDS THE TRAINING OF A SERVICE DOG, SUBSEQUENTLY PAIRED WITH A YOUNG BOY CONFRONTING A SEVERE SEIZURE DISORDER. THE HEARTWARMING NARRATIVE ATTRACTED THE INTEREST OF PEOPLE MAGAZINE, RESULTING IN THE DOG AND THE BOY BEING SHOWCASED IN THE NOVEMBER 13, 2023 ISSUE. MOREOVER, FINANCIAL SUPPORT WAS EXTENDED TO PROCURE A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VAN FOR ANOTHER YOUNG BOY GRAPPLING WITH CHRONIC LUNG DISORDER, DOWN SYNDROME, AND VARIOUS OTHER MEDICAL COMPLEXITIES. THE NECESSITY FOR SUCH ASSISTANCE AROSE AS THE CHILDS INCREASING SIZE AND THE SUBSTANTIAL VOLUME OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENDERED TRANSPORTATION IN THE FAMILY CAR IMPRACTICAL.

HOSPITAL BACKPACK PROGRAM: WHEN FAMILIES RECEIVE THE URGENT DIRECTIVE FOR IMMEDIATE HOSPITALIZATION UPON A CHILDS NEW DIAGNOSIS, THEIR CONCERNS UNDERSTANDABLY REVOLVE AROUND THE URGENT MEDICAL NEEDS, LEAVING LITTLE ROOM FOR CONSIDERATION OF WHAT TO PACK. IN THOSE INITIAL DAYS OR WEEKS, AMIDST THE WHIRLWIND OF EMOTIONS, THE CHILDS LIFE UNDERGOES A SIGNIFICANT UPHEAVAL, INSTIGATING FEAR AND UNCERTAINTY. TO FACILITATE A SMOOTHER TRANSITION INTO HOSPITAL LIFE FOR CHILDREN GRAPPLING WITH A NEWLY DIAGNOSED LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS OR DISABILITY, WE OFFER PERSONALIZED BACKPACKS. THESE BACKPACKS ARE METICULOUSLY CURATED TO CATER TO VARIOUS NEEDS AND INCLUDE ESSENTIAL ITEMS SUCH AS AN IPAD FOR CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESS TO ONLINE RESOURCES FOR SOCIALIZATION, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT, AND MORE. ADDITIONALLY, THEY FEATURE A HANDCRAFTED STUFFED ANIMAL, LOVINGLY MADE BY A LOCAL SEAMSTRESS, ALONG WITH TOYS, CRAFTS, TOILETRIES, A DIFFUSER WITH OILS, A PLANNER, A SLEEP MASK, AND AN ASSORTMENT OF OTHER COMFORTING PROVISIONS.

THE FOREVER FAITH PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES WITH FUNERAL COSTS AND/OR GRIEF COUNSELING.