About Us
Dream Rydes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children battling cancer and other critical illnesses by providing life-saving medical transportation and moments of joy through our programs. Powered by a compassionate team, board members, and volunteers, we work tirelessly to remove transportation barriers that stand between families and the care their children need.
Allocated funding supports the following programs related to pediatric cancer recovery:
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Life-saving rides to treatment
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Fuel, insurance, and vehicle maintenance
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Parking and gas support for families
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Unforgettable “Rydes of a Lifetime” experiences
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Reducing stress so kids and families can focus on healing
Mission
To impact the lives of pediatric cancer children and other critically-ill patients in need by providing them with reliable rides and changing their lives one ride at a time.
Vision
Core Values
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Passion: We are enthusiastic about the mission and we use our drive to inspire and energize others.
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Integrity: We hold ourselves to a high standard of having strong moral principles and uprightness.
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Community: We are one unit, we share one mission and are ultimately one team
Ensure children never miss a lifesaving medical treatment due to transportation challenges.
Our History
Danielle’s journey began with the love and support of her mother—her greatest friend and her rock. When her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, Danielle stood by her side, heartbroken yet hopeful. Tragically, as a side effect of chemotherapy, her mother was later diagnosed with AML, and they were given just four precious months together.
In those final days, Danielle made a promise—a promise to dedicate her life to helping others facing cancer. That vow became the foundation of Dream Rydes: a mission to support children and families through life-saving medical transportation and unforgettable experiences that bring hope, joy, and relief during one of life’s most challenging journeys.