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Fuel the Future: Support DREAM’s Coast-2-Camp Virtual Relay

Writer: Hanna BlankenshipHanna Blankenship

Are you ready to be part of something big? DREAM’s Coast-2-Camp (C2C) Virtual Relay is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a movement to empower youth, create life-changing experiences, and build a future where every child has the opportunities they deserve. As DREAM’s only organization-wide fundraiser of the year, C2C is your chance to make a lasting impact while joining a vibrant community of supporters dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for youth and teens living in housing with limited financial resources


From March 4, 2025, to April 1, 2025, we invite you to embark on an epic virtual journey, helping our DREAM buses travel from the sunny West Coast all the way to Camp DREAM in Northern Vermont. As our teams raise funds, they will be moving their team’s buses toward their final destination with every dollar raised moving their bus half a mile. Along the way, there will be opportunities for mileage boosts through special challenges, team activities, and badges they can earn. Every mile and every dollar raised will fuel transformative opportunities for DREAM youth—from the magic of overnight summer camp to year-round mentoring programs that provide essential guidance and support.


Why Your Support Matters

DREAM’s programs create powerful, lasting change. With your generosity, we can:

  • Fund The DREAM Scholarship Fund (DSF), a new initiative designed to provide financial support for DREAM youth pursuing higher education. Through C2C, every mentee’s account will grow from $10 to $100 by the end of the race, directly contributing to their future. The DSF is built to grow through investments and fundraising efforts, ensuring that when a DREAM participant graduates high school, they have the resources to take the next step, whether it’s college, trade school, or another educational pursuit. 

  • Send more kids to Camp DREAM, a place where they build confidence, develop leadership skills, and experience the joy of the outdoors.

  • Expand the Village and Guided mentoring programs, ensuring every DREAM youth has a trusted role model to inspire and guide them.


Join Us in Making a Difference

Coast-2-Camp is more than a fundraiser—it’s a rallying call for DREAM supporters, alumni, families, and community members who believe in the power of mentorship and opportunity. Whether you donate, form a fundraising team, or spread the word, you play a vital role in fueling this mission.


This spring, let’s go the distance together. Your support can change lives, one mile, and one dream at a time.



Join a team bus or donate today to support the DSF and DREAM Programs. Your support will help guide DREAM youth toward brighter futures.


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