
Our Mission & Programs
“Baller Dream Foundation supports pediatric and young adult cancer warriors, ages 0-29, through treatment, remission, and beyond.”
Through major gifting, in-hospital programming, and financial support, Baller Dream develops lasting relationships to create an environment where kids feel supported, families feel connected, and communities feel inspired. Learn more about our programs and qualifications below.
Baller Dream Foundation Programs
Engage. Inspire. Empower
Other Ways To Support Our Ballers & Their Families
Start a Fundraiser
Our fundraising tools make it easy for you to make a difference in the lives of cancer-fighting warriors. Fundraising for Baller Dream is a great way to show your support.
Get Involved
Explore all the ways you can make an impact. Whether you’re an individual or a corporate organization, you can contribute to furthering our mission in many ways.
Meet Our Brave Cancer Warriors!
At Baller Dream Foundation, we refer to our cancer-fighting warriors as “Ballers” instead of “patients.” Our Ballers are strong, resilient, and courageous individuals. They are at the heart of everything we do.
Every Baller Dream Begins With a Referral
We rely on the expertise of our partnering children’s hospitals, child life specialists, social workers, and oncology nurses to identify cancer warriors who are in need of a special lift. Ensuring the safety of these children and young adults is fundamental to the mission of Baller Dream.
Baller Dream Foundation also considers referrals from other members of the medical community, other nonprofit organizations, and friends or family members with knowledge of the child or young adult’s diagnosis.
Who is eligible?
Baller Dream Foundation is cancer-specific. Cancer patients ages 29 and under are eligible to be gifted. We accept and consider all eligible referrals, even if you have already been gifted by another organization! Fill out and download our referral form and send it to referral@ballerdream.org.
Areas of Impact
Baller Dream is rapidly growing. We operate in 6 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Nevada, New Jersey, and New York. Our current partner hospitals include Banner Desert ChildrensBanner Health at Thunderbird, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix Mayo Clinic, Summerlin Children’s Hospital, The Melodies Center, Orange County Children’s Hospital, Rady Children’s Hospital, USA Health University Hospital
If you do not see your region in our areas of impact, please reach out to our team at referral@ballerdream.org for a team member to further assist you. As we continue to expand, Baller Dream Foundation envisions a future where every child and young adult battling cancer feels supported.

