NORTH BELLMORE, NY — Local charities are the unsung heroes of our communities. Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations strive to create lasting change and positively impact the lives of those around them.
Some people start organizations as a way to cope with grief, some see an issue they want to tackle, and some want to bring lasting change. Sometimes, all those reasons apply.
Patch wants to highlight your local charity and connect it with community members who want to help and do good, so that way, more people can benefit. Here is just one of many charities doing terrific work in your community.
What is your name?
Donna Murphy
What is the name of your charity?
Dylan’s Dream Team Memorial Foundation
What is your position within your charity?
President
What community is your organization based in
North Bellmore
Link to your website
www.dylansdreamteam.com
What is your mission?
We provide support to children and families who are dealing with pediatric cancer.
What does your charity do to further its mission? Please list examples.
We supply children’s hospitals with LEGOs. We also support Ronald McDonald House by sponsoring meals. Additionally we provide scholarships to Kellenberg Memorial High School.
What inspired you to start your charity?
The charity was started in memory of our son Dylan Murphy. Unfortunately Dylan was taken from us in 2018. He battled pediatric cancer and leukemia.
How can people help you accomplish your organization’s mission or get involved in events?
Attend our events, donate LEGOs, and volunteer.
What is the most memorable moment you’ve had since starting your organization?
We held a very successful event in 2023 at Mulchahy’s. We raised a significant amount of money to help fund a new baseball field.
What else would you like people to know about your charity?
Currently we are in the process of building a new baseball field in memory of Dylan. The field will be located at Saw Mill Road School.
What are your organization’s social media pages or handles?
Instagram: Dylan’s Dream Team.
Facebook: Dylan’s Dream Team.
Do you help run a charity?
Nominate it here or share this link with someone who does.
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