Dream Big!

08/03/2026

Dream Big! is incredibly grateful to have been selected as the benefiting charity of the 2026 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Community Classic! This meaningful partnership and tournament will help us to continue breaking down economic barriers and providing girls and young women from economically disadvantaged communities with the equipment, athletic footwear, sports attire, program scholarships and leadership training they need to participate, compete and thrive through sports, both on and off the field.

A heartfelt thank-you to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for believing in our mission and recognizing the life-changing impact sports can have on the confidence, health, education, and futures of girls and young women. We are truly honored to be selected as the charitable beneficiary of the 2026 Community Classic and look forward to an incredible event!

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07/13/2026

Registration is now open! We are excited to announce that the 17th Annual Dream Big! Gala & Auction will take place at The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 6:00–10:30 PM. Register today at the link below!

https://onecau.se/17thdreambiggala

The Gala is Dream Big!'s signature fundraising event, benefiting our programs while celebrating our supporters, inspiring honorees, dedicated partners, volunteers, coaches and, most importantly, the amazing female student-athletes we serve.

Please join us for an unforgettable evening featuring:
• Live and silent auctions
• Exciting raffles and our popular Dream Big! Balloon Pop
• Cocktail Reception, dinner and awards presentations
• Special appearances by Dream Big! athletes and other VIP guests

This event is critical to helping Dream Big! continue to meet the growing demand for our programs and the increasing costs for equipment, sports attire and program fees. Together, we can provide thousands of girls and young women from economically disadvantaged communities with the sports equipment, athletic footwear, sports attire, program and college showcase scholarships, and leadership opportunities they need to participate in sports and physical activities that contribute to their health, education, and overall well-being.

As we celebrate 16 years of empowering girls and young women through sports and physical activity, we hope you will consider supporting this special evening in one of the following ways:

• Become an Event Sponsor – Sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels.
• Purchase a Corporate Table or Individual Tickets to attend the Gala.
• Donate an Auction Item – Gift certificates, tickets, experiences, vacation packages, and unique items are all welcome.
• Sponsor a Female Student-Athlete to attend the gala.
• Make A Donation

For more information go to: https://onecau.se/17thdreambiggala

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our Gala Presenting Sponsors: Ami Kuan Danoff & Will Danoff and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

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07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July to all! 🎆

06/19/2026

06/05/2026

One our favorite days of the year!!👏👏😀
Yesterday, Dream Big! proudly hosted our 11th Annual Dream Big! Leadership Conference at UMass Boston, bringing together 250 female student-athletes and their coaches from urban communities for a day filled with inspiration, empowerment, sports, and connection.

Our athletes had the opportunity to hear from eight extraordinary women—former athletes who have gone on to become amazing leaders and professionals in a wide range of fields. Each speaker shared powerful stories about the impact sports had on their lives, the colleges they attended, the challenges and obstacles they overcame, and the lessons they learned along the way to get to where they are today. Their message was clear: dream big, believe in yourself, follow your heart, and never let anyone tell you what you can or cannot achieve.

Throughout the day, loud cheers and enthusiastic applause filled the presentation rooms as athletes celebrated and connected with each speaker's story, creating an atmosphere of encouragement, empowerment, inspiration and hundreds of questions from the student athletes to the presenters.

Dream Big! would like to say a very special thank you to the following inspirational presenters:

Kate Ackerman, MD, MPH, FACSM, Co-Founder & Director, WHSP Institute
Mary Lou Bohn, President, Titleist Golf Division-Acushnet
Reshauna Cobb, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Boston College
Brianna Duncan, Software Engineer & Technical Associate, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Lucia Robinson-Griggs, Head Coach, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Women’sBasketball
Dr. Patty Raube Keller, Ed.D., Program Directorof the Masters of Sports Administration & Sports Analytics Program, Boston College
Katie McInerney, Sr Asst.Sports Editor, Boston Globe
Jammy Torres Millet, Community Marketing Manager, Boston Legacy FC

Another exciting moment of the day was our sports apparel and equipment distribution. In true “Oprah-style" fashion, every athlete received a piece of sports attire, athletic footwear or equipment to support her athletic journey. The joy, excitement, and gratitude in the room were unforgettable reminders of why we do this work—to ensure every girl has the resources, confidence, and support she needs to thrive both on and off the field, court or track.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our speakers, athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters who made this special day possible. Together, we are helping the next generation of young women build confidence, develop leadership skills, and see a future full of possibility. 💙🏆

Schools/Programs in attendance: Beyond Soccer, Boston Arts Academy, Boston Latin Academy, Brockton High School, Charlestown High School, Dearborn Stem Academy, Eliot K-8 Innovation School, Margarita Muniz Academy, MetroCobras Track Club, New Mission High School, Roosevelt K-8 School, Ruth Batson Academy and Tech Boston Academy.

Dream big athletes and thank you for being a part of our special day. Glad that you all loved our new Dream Big! T-Shirts! 🙂

Boston Public Schools, Brockton Girl's Basketball Beyond Soccer

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06/03/2026

🎉👏 One of our favorite days of the year is almost here! 👏🎉

We are excited to welcome everyone to the 11th Annual Dream Big! Leadership Conference tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, at UMass Boston.

More than 225 female student-athletes and their coaches from 14 schools and community-based sports programs serving urban communities are registered to attend this inspiring day of learning, leadership, sports and mentorship.

The 11th Annual Dream Big! Leadership Conference will provide opportunities for middle and high school female athletes from urban communities to meet and interact with accomplished women, former athletes, on a college campus while learning about the wide range of career, sports, and educational opportunities that are available to them in today’s society. Girls will hear from women who have participated in sports and physical activities and went on to become everything from presidents, doctors, and coaches to engineers, non-profit leaders, business leaders, sports editors, sports professionals, and professional and Olympic athletes.

We are incredibly grateful to our eight outstanding presenters who will be sharing their expertise and experiences with our participants. We also want to recognize the amazing schools and programs joining us for this special event.

Check out the list of presenters and participating schools below. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Boston Public Schools Beyond Soccer Brockton High School

05/18/2026

Team Dream Big! is growing - Dream Big! is hiring a PT Director of Finance & Administration to work in our office in Needham, Massachusetts.

For more information and to apply go to:

https://app.massnonprofitnet.org/jobs/director-of-finance-administration-85827466-9ea8-484e-a146-4d1f19c2d61e

Dream Big! is a Massachusetts based charity that works to provide girls and young women from underserved communities with the equipment, sports attire, and program fees needed for them to participate in sports and physical activities. Activities that contribute to their health, education and overall well-being.

www.dream-big.org

, Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits,

04/28/2026

What better way to spend a day of your school vacation week then at the Dream Big! distribution center on a free sports attire shopping spree.

Charlestown High School track athletes show off the new sneakers, sports attire and equipment they received from Dream Big! last week.

Thank you to Good360, ALKU, and the Boston Marathon charity team for their continued support of Dream Big! that makes donations like this possible.

Go Charlestown!😀🥇

04/22/2026

A special thank you to Dream Big! national advisory board members, Bridget Belgiovine and Sandy Vivas for standing in the cold for hours in Wellesley on Marathon Monday, with CEO - Linda Driscoll, to cheer on Team Dream Big! Boston Marathon runners and to help capture so many wonderful photos of the runners throughout the day. 👏👏👏😀

Also a special thank you to Dream Big!! board member Laura Blatt Lang for joining the team at a celebration brunch on Sunday as we presented the team members with their Boston Marathon Adidas jackets, heard from Dream Big! athletes, celebrated their accomplishments, and shared in their excitement of their anticipated Boston Marathon.

Thank you Bridget, Sandy & Laura!!! 👏

04/14/2026

PRE_REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 11th Annual Dream Big! Leadership Conference for middle and high school female student athletes from urban communities.

The conference will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at UMass Boston and is limited to the first 250 middle and high school female student athletes, from urban communities, registered by their coaches or program leaders.

Pre-register today by completing the form at the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QzJB8FsKpy43w8Hi6IgP5UohAuT7XI4P/view?usp=sharing

Held annually, the Dream Big! Leadership Conference creates meaningful opportunities for young female student-athletes to connect with accomplished women—former high school, collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes—who have successfully translated their passion for sports into leadership and lifelong success.

Throughout the day, participants will explore a wide range of sports, educational, and career pathways while hearing firsthand from women who have gone on to become engineers, doctors, presidents, scientists, sport directors, financial advisors, police officers, coaches, nonprofit leaders, and professional athletes—and so much more.

This transformative experience encourages girls to dream boldly, lead confidently, and envision what’s possible beyond the game.
Pre-registration begins in February.

www.dream-big.org