June 2026

Chasin A Dream Foundation Awarded

$10,000 Grant from CouTOURe Club

Chasin A Dream Foundation is honored to announce it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the CouTOURe Club, a prominent Palm Beach County volunteer organization dedicated to supporting children's charities through fundraising and community service. The grant marks the first time Chasin A Dream has been selected as a grant recipient by the organization, strengthening a relationship that began through the CouTOURe Club's volunteer support of the foundation's mission.

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June 2026

A Life-Changing Surprise: Warrior Mom Receives a Car After Years Without Reliable Transportation

Life-changing moments like these are why Chasin A Dream Foundation exists. We are honored to have partnered with NABC Recycled Rides®, the National Auto Body Council®, GEICO, and AutoNation to gift a reliable vehicle to one of our incredible warrior families, Samera Pierce and her family. Our Founder and Executive Director first met the Pierce family in 2019 when 3-year-old Chase was diagnosed with leukemia.

MARCH 2026

PRESS RELEASE: 2026 Fairways Fore Good Gala Raises Record $700,000 for Chasin A Dream Foundation’s Warrior Families

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january 2026

Warren Bottke

PGA Professional Warren Bottke

PRESS RELEASE: Chasin A Dream Announces Live Auction Golf Experience with PGA Pro Warren Bottke at 2026 Fairways Fore Good Gala

Chasin A Dream Foundation is excited to welcome renowned PGA Professional Warren Bottke as a special guest and live auction contributor at the 2026 Fairways Fore Good Gala, taking place March 5, 2026, at The Pelican Club in Jupiter. As part of the evening’s live auction, Bottke will offer a one-of-a-kind golf experience for three, including personalized instruction, swing analysis, a full round of golf, and lunch alongside the PGA Master Professional. Fairways Fore Good is Chasin A Dream’s premier annual fundraiser, supporting local children and families facing life-threatening illnesses, disabilities, and trauma. The gala will also feature a warrior-modeled fashion runway, live entertainment, signature experiences, and exciting auction moments - all in support of Chasin A Dream’s mission to provide critical financial, emotional, and experiential support to warrior families in our community.

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November 2025

WPTV: Nonprofits brace for surge in need as federal shutdown halts SNAP benefits

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October 2025

September 2025

August 2025

Layla is in need of community support! Layla is battling leukemia and is receiving treatment in Orlando.

July 2025

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June 2025

92- year old Margie sews stuffed dogs for local children in Palm Beach, Martin and St Lucie counties battling life-threatening illnesses and disabilities. The stuffed dogs get delivered along with the personalized Chasin A Dream Hospital Backpack containing an iPad, toys, oils & diffuser, blanket and other comfort items.

March 2025

Chasin A Dream Foundation’s 'Fairways Fore Good' Gala – Coverage by CBS 12 News. This unforgettable evening was a celebration of hope, generosity, and community coming together to make a difference in the lives of children battling life-threatening illnesses and disabilities. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, and contributed to this special night. Your generosity helps us provide critical assistance to local families in need.

February 2025

Brooklyn’s story is one of resilience, courage, and an unstoppable fighting spirit. At just three years old, she was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare form of liver cancer that affects only 1 in a million children. Through months of chemotherapy, surgeries, and long hospital visits, Brooklyn has never lost her light. She continues to inspire everyone around her with her strength and her mantra: “I got this, I get better.” Thank you, WPEC CBS 12 and Samantha Kerrigan for shining a light on Brooklyn's story, Chasin A Dream Foundation, and our mission of Locals Helping Locals®!

December 2024

Chasin A Dream Foundation is super excited to be partnering with the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum for their Christmas Extravaganza. This event includes a toy drive to support local children battling life-threatening illnesses and disabilities, their siblings and other local children in need.

October 2024

Chasin A Dream Foundation has recently reopened three playrooms at Palm Beach Children's Hospital that had been closed since COVID. These playrooms provide a safe and welcoming space for children to play, relax, and engage in activities, helping to bring comfort and joy during their hospital stay.

October 2024

October 2024

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October 2023

WPTV: Chasin A Dream Foundation gift Taylor Swift concert tickets to cancer survivor

Chasin A Dream Foundation recently surprised Jaime, a courageous cancer warrior who has been in remission for three years, with tickets to see Taylor Swift in concert. WPTV was there to interview Jaime about her remission journey and life as a college student when she received the surprise.

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October 2024

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Chasin A Dream Foundation has recently reopened three playrooms at Palm Beach Children's Hospital that had been closed since COVID. These playrooms provide a safe and welcoming space for children to play, relax, and engage in activities, helping to bring comfort and joy during their hospital stay.

September 2024

Chasin A Dream Foundation spoke with Sam Kerrigan, CBS12, today about their upcoming fundraiser, Pumpkin Fest. Joining Sam was founder Lori Griffith and 3 year old Axel, along with his mother Alexis Bleiler. Axel battles a rare form of cancer which has left him unable to stand or walk at this time. Chasin A Dream Foundation is providing a service dog for the little boy who is being trained to support Axel while he stands and will help him in his therapy to regain control of his legs.

Pumpkin Fest will be held on October 19, 2024 at Harbourside Place, Jupiter and will feature a pumpkin patch, safe trick or treating to over 50 vendors, live music with Jutt Huffman and John Patterson. There will also be stilt walkers, food, drinks, face painting, fairy hair, and an incredible haunted house by Demented Graphics. The event runs from 11:00 to 4:00 and all proceeds benefit Chasin A Dream Foundation.

September 2024

July 2024

Chasin A Dream Foundation, a non profit dedicated to assisting families with children battling cancer, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorder and other life threatening illnesses and disabilities recently partnered with Palm Beach Children's Hospital to re-open their pediatric playrooms. The playrooms have been closed since Covid and with a grant received, Chasin A Dream will open two playrooms: one on the Pediatric Floor and the other on the Oncology Floor for teens.

The community has rallied around Chasin A Dream Foundation for this initiative offering services, donations and support. The design team of Meghan Crowley and Katie Shobel of Studio Riverside in Jupiter, Florida will be designing the pediatric room, along with local artist Niki Yetman. The room will be designed as if the child is in a submarine with beautiful murals painted by Yetman. It will all be interactive, calming and a safe place to go and be a kid. The Teen Room designed by Michele Ruppert with Bungalow Palm Beach will be state of the art and a cool place for teens to hang out. The room will feature an interactive tv, PacMan arcade game table, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and other game stations, along with air hockey and much more.

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April 2024

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March 2024

December 2023

Doc Ken: An Interview with Lori Griffith of Chasin A Dream Foundation, Empowering Families with Children Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses

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November, 2023

People Magazine:

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October 2023

CBS News: Pumpkin Fest 2023

September 2023

CBS News: Racing for a Cause

February 2023

CBS NEWS Airs ‘We Walk As Lions’ 2023

January 2023

CBS NEWS: We Walk As Lions 2023

October 2022

CBS NEWS: We Walk As Lions 2023

October 2022

CBS News: Interview for PumpkinFest

April 2022

CBS airs “We Rock As Lions” 2022 event.

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OCTOBER 2021

Wonder Woman 2021

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September 2021

LOCAL HELPS KIDS FIGHT ILLNESSES

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DECEMBER 2020

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Meet Lori Griffith

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OCTOBER 2020

JUPITER MAGAZINE:

Living Her Dream

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July 2020

WPTV: Nonprofit works to help families with children battling life-threatening illnesses

Editor’s Note: The statement in this video describing Lori Griffith as a former nurse is not accurate. Lori Griffith previously worked 18 years in the healthcare industry in an administrative position.

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October 2019

October 2019

Mike McGann Interviews Lori Griffith on Legends Radio
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