Latest Media Coverage
Programs in the news
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KIN Global Summit - Kellogg School, Northwestern – June 10, 2010 - A Recap of the 2010 KIN Global Summit
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The making (and marketing) of the latest tween star- CNN- May 21, 2010- Dreams for Kids new celebrity spokes person is featured.
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Unlocking Potential: Youth Exchange - worldlearning.org – International Development Programs focus on youth. Dream Leader, Cortez Alexander talks about bonding with a teen from Iraq and ‘Break Perceptions’
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Windy City Social Teams up with Chevy, Chicago White Sox and Dreams for Kids – examiner.com /Minneapolis – Tuesday May 11, 2010
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The Legend of Toby: One class at a time for 13 years - Chicago Sun-Times - Thursday, May 6, 2010 – Toby Williams, an Englewood resident with Cerebral Palsy received his masters degree after studying for 13 years for it.
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Young and homeless: George escapes the foster system, but many don’t- True/Slant- March 15, 2010- One of our Dream Leaders George Lopez is featured in an article about the struggles in the foster system and how he overcame them.
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DreamWorks Dreams for Kids Art Fundraiser, Washington DC – Thursday, March 4, 2010
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Chiro One Wellness Center’s January 2010 Newsletter – January, 2010 – Holiday for Hope.
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Party ignites holiday magic for homeless D.C. children – December 22, 2009 – DC’s Holiday for Hope.
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Chiro One centers give hope to children in need – December 23, 2009 – Chiro One helps make Holiday for Hope possible.
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Holiday for Hope – What Kids Need to Succeed – December 14, 2009 – Holiday for Hope and Tom Tuohy’s Kiss of a Dolphin book are highlighted.
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Karate Can-Do Press Release - Karate Can-Do – December 9, 2009 - Press Release regarding Dreams for Kids Extreme Recess Martial Arts Event.
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100 Twitter Feeds To Help You Change the World - Online Universities.com – November 24, 2009 – Dreams for Kids is listed under "Other Causes."
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No Stopping Them- Dreams for Kids – The Bright Side of the World of Sports: Social Responsibilty, Development, Entrepreneurship, and Great Performances – Sept 26, 2009
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Making a Splash: Clinic helps kids discover the thrill of water sports – Kenosha News - August 12, 2009
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Ride of Their Lives - Connection - July 28, 2009 – Dreams for Kids Extreme Recess! hosts its adaptive water sports event in Washington DC.
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Volunteers Provide "Extreme Recess" for DC Youth – Youth Service America – July 22, 2009 – A volunteer blogs about his experience at Extreme Recess in DC.
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Dreams for Kids Splashes into Wauconda - July 10, 2009 - 50 kids participated in Wauconda’s first ever Dreams for Kids Extreme Recess event.
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Dream Leaders – Excel Magazine – Fall 2008 – Tom Tuohy, founder of Dreams for Kids, shares defining moments in his life and the programs he’s created.
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Charity fills in Toys for Tots with gifts for kids - Chicago SunTimes - December 21, 2008 - Dreams for Kids helps the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots.
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Extraordinary Jobs for Ordinary People – August 15, 2007 – Dreams for Kids children’s charity hosted its 10th Annual Adaptive Water Sports Clinic.
Events in the News
- New Orleans Saints Superbowl Champion Pierre Thomas and Chicago Bear Lance Briggs host fundraisnig event for Dreams for Kids
– Both NFL stars in Lansing to promote their charities- Nwi.com- April 7, 2010
– Saints’ Pierre Thomas celebrates Super Bowl win in Chicago - Chicago Tribune- April 2, 2010
- Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks hosts Toy Drive for Dreams for Kids while celebrating his 21st birthday
- Toy Drive Culminates With Charity Event at Harry Caray’s – Chicago Blackhawks – December 14, 2009
– Patrick Kane hosts Toy Drive – ESPN Chicago – December 9, 2009
- Blackhawks Toy Drive - Chicago Tribune - December 6,2009
- 20th Anniversary Celebration Featured on Fox News – October 16, 2009 – Fox News Anchor Robin Robinson highlights the celebration.
- Dreams for Kids 20th Anniversary Celebration – On Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Adler Planetarium, Dreams for Kids celebrates its historic past.
- Chicago Blackhawk Charities Announce Partnership With "Dreams for Kids" Children’s Charity – Chicago Press Release - Sept 16, 2009
- Marcus Jordan hosts Dreams for Kids event at Chicago Joes on June 20th 2009 - Chicago Sun Times
- Dean Ruddy (Mt. Prospect, IL) and Ross Smith (Toronto, Canada), two professional soccer players from the UK, attempt to break the world record of most hugs given in 24-hours to raise funds and awareness for Dreams for Kids.
– Effort to break hugging record not quite a love-fest - Chicago SunTimes – June 2, 2007
- Hug it Out – NBC Street Team Blog - June 1, 2007
- Hugs to Benefit Dreams for Kids - ABC-of-Rock Climbing - May 31, 2007
Tom Tuohy in the news
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Extra Mile America Award – December 7, 2009 – Shawn Anderson interviewed Tom Tuohy for a book and television series The Extra Mile. He chose 200 people/organizations who are making a difference.
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Dreams Become Realities for Kids Everywhere – Women’s Radio – July 22, 2009 – Listen to Tom Tuohy talk about Dreams for Kids in a radio interview.
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"He finds time for underprivileged, disabled kids" by Pat Milhizer – Chicago Daily Law Bulletin - July 30, 2007
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What One Thing Can Change the World? by Debbie Milam – October 30, 2007 - Commentary: Spiritual Parenting: Can one person change the world?