how you can help

Help us make a difference in the lives of children and youth by turning dreams into reality. Please browse through the following ideas on creative ways you can easily make donations and a difference with Macdonald Family Charity.  To make an online donation to the Macdonald Family Charity, visit our Online Donation page.

Adopt a Dream

By adopting a dream, you are paired with an individual child that your money will completely fund their dream.  The range of the price of granting a dream is anywhere from $500 to $5000.  With this donation, you are paired with a child that is requesting a dream, and you get to know exactly who your money is going to support.  You will receive a photo of the child to hang up in your home or office and know that you made a difference in that child's life.  This is also a great option for organizations and businesses that would like to collectively support our charity.  Below is a list of our current dream kids, their dream, and our projected cost of fulfilling it.

Jessica J., 8                                          $5000

Jessica is a sweet little girl who is facing a very scary future right now. Jessica has a seizure disorder as well as cerebellum atrophy that is causing other diagnosis. She has a hard time with balance and motor skills, however she works hard every day at her therapy and school in order to stay with her classmates. After school she has therapy and homework, and on the weekends she takes ballet to help her balance. She also was recently tested for Nieman Pick Type C, a degenerative, terminal illness. The family will find out the test results at the beginning of 2010. For Jessica, every day is a struggle with falls, challenges, and constant supervision. A trip to Disney World would mean so much for her. It would give her something really exciting to look forward to during a time of major life changes. The $5000 for this dream would cover travel to Florida, entrance to the park, a hotel stay, souvenirs, and meals for the family.
 

Jeremiah L., 10                         $2000

Jeremiah was born with cerebral palsy, which makes it necessary for canes in order for Jeremiah to walk. He also has a hard time with school, however his father has found a great way to teach him math – with sports statistics. This has led to a love of all things sporting, especially football. Jeremiah has a dream of meeting Champ Bailey of the Denver Broncos, so the $750 for this dream would cover transportation to the game, a hotel stay, tickets, a meet and greet (if possible), and dinner.
 
David L., 11                                         $2000
David has certainly had his fair share of struggles, especially for only 11 years old. His mom went to jail 7 years ago, and David was placed in foster care. The foster parents were then convicted of murder, so he had to move to different homes. 3 years ago his mom was released and her first action was to re-gain custody of David. David doesn’t have many friends at school, and he tends to be a loner instead of joining kids who are up to no good. The kids make fun of him and say he’s fat and ugly. This has caused David to spend a lot of time with his mom – they are very close. David’s mom works hard to give David positive things in his life. He plays football and baseball and does very well. Her mission is to make sure David chooses a different path than she did. David’s dream is to meet Champ Bailey of the Denver Broncos. David plays the same position as Champ, and meeting a positive role model such as him would mean so much. The $500 for this dream would cover transportation to the game, tickets, a hotel stay, a meet and greet (if possible), and meals for David, his mom and stepdad. 
 

Tabythia, 15 - retinal cancer, cruise for her and her family - $3500

James G, 14 - meet an Urban Development Planner - $370

Byron S, 16 - be in a tv audition - $330

Hassan B, 15 - Skype cameras for his father and him - $300

Elijah C, 15 - meet Peyton Manning - $1500

Jose J, 15 - meet McCray or Emery - $1000

Destinee, 4 - go to Disneyland - $3750

Jordan C, 16 - meet LeBron James - $2000

Jennifer V, 14 - trip to Disney World - $4500

Casey L, 9 - trip to Disneyland - $4700

LilyAnn, 9 - fun-filled week in Denver - $3600

Casey W, 9 - trip to a Broncos game with a stop at DQ - $1500

Casual Day for a Cause

Does your office allow for casual Fridays?  Why not turn that opportunity into somthing that can make a difference in the lives of kids in northern Colorado?  Have casual Fridays, however charge whoever decides to participate $5 to dress casual on Fridays.  The office has a relaxed setting on Fridays, and your organization is helping fund a dream for a deserving child.

Host a Fundraiser

Are you and  your group looking for an organization to support with a fundraising event?  If you are looking for an organization that's making a difference right here in northern Colorado for the lives of struggling kids, then you've found it!  Along with our fundraisers helping us find additional funds, they are also great ways to get the word out about who we are and what we're doing.  If this is something you and a group are interested in doing, feel free to call Katie Reiff to get ideas or run yours by her!

Become an ongoing supporter!

Monthly Contributors are greatly appreciated!  If you're interested in donating $20 to $500 per month, please contact Katie for additional information on this opportunity!

 For information about other donation options, call (970) 667-6119 and ask to speak with Katie Reiff.

Donation Information

The Macdonald Family Charity grants dreams without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or economic status.

The Macdonald Family Charity is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization registered with the Colorado Bureau of Charitable Organizations.

We do not receive any government funding and are funded solely by generous donations from individuals and businesses in our community.