Empowering Grieving Children Through Dreams: A Fundraising Journey
Our dedicated team, including Jonathan Deleon, Vanessa Haynes, Sheena Hsu, and others, embarked on a mission to raise awareness and funds for children facing life-threatening illnesses in Orlando. We aimed to raise $1,500 for New Hope for Kids to grant a special wish for Kaley, who dreams of going on a Disney Cruise. Through various fundraising events, we exceeded our goal by raising $2,648.07, creating unforgettable experiences for families in need and strengthening community bonds. Join us in making a difference!
Empowering Grieving Children Through Dreams: A Fundraising Journey
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The Team • Jonathan Deleon – Team Leader • Vanessa Haynes – Treasurer • Sheena Hsu – Communications Manager • Sam Levine – Accountant • Deanna Oxner – Marketing Manager • Austin Sharpe – Virtual Organizer
To relieve the hearts of grieving children and to grant the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses.
Community Problem: Little awareness of the illnesses that are affecting children in the Orlando region. Impact problem made: Children and families believe that they are facing their problems alone.
SMART Goal • To raise $1500 through various fundraising events by March 19, 2013 in order to assist New Hope for Kids in granting a wish to Kaley, who is struggling with a life-threatening illness and wants to go on a Disney Cruise with her family!
Reaching our Goal $2,648.07 $1,500
Team Impact • Gave family an unforgettable vacation • 10 fundraising events • Opened doors for new opportunities for NHFK
Obstacles • Canceled events: • 5K • Publix • Double booking • On Tap Round 2 • Tee-It Up • Marketing: • Difficult to obtain participation
Resources Monetary Resources Non-Monetary Resources Time – Hope – Joy New Opportunities – Ventura Elementary – Local Businesses Dreambuildersucf.weebly.com $2439.07 $209
Reflections • Service Learning • Learning by Doing • Develop professional skills • Civic Engagement • Actively participating • Strengthen community • Team’s Definition of a UCF Business Graduate • Pride and Experience
Lessons Learned • Teamwork • Trust • Follow instructions • Adapting to Change • Can’t control all variables • Quick decisions
In the End… Key stakeholders: • Kaley and her family • New Hope for Kids • University of Central Florida • Dream Builders • Business Owners • Community of Central Florida NHFK evaluations! • Exemplary marks overall • Earned 264% over above client’s goal of $1,000
