MSG Classroom Wrap Party “Reality Impacting Us”
On Wednesday, January 11th, 15 of our young people from partner Children’s Aid participated in our MSG Classroom Wrap Party to celebrate their success for this semester of the Emmy Award-winning mentorship program.
Over the course of 10 weeks, 15 of our students took a look behind the scenes of the sports & entertainment television industry, receiving guidance from the best in the business over at MSG Networks. For their culminating project, they helped write, produce and star in their own show, titled “Reality Impacting Us.” With the help of the lessons they learned throughout the semester and their MSG... Read More
DARIEL’S DREAM COMES TRUE
On December 5th, 2022, right on time for the holiday season, Garden of Dreams held a holiday experience for Dariel, a young person from our partner SCAN-Harbor. Dariel, an avid hockey player and fan who dreams of one day playing professionally, had been playing youth hockey with broken glasses for months and Garden of Dreams knew the perfect holiday gift would be a pair of new playing glasses! Since Santa is not currently in the Rangers line-up, current player Chris Kreider was the one to deliver these glasses along with a customized portable Rangers locker. The locker included a full set of playing gear,... Read More
GARDEN OF DREAMS, KNICKS, AND JALEN BRUNSON SURPRISE BRONX FAMILIES WITH HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE
On December 6th, The New York Knicks and Garden of Dreams hosted our annual holiday shopping spree!
Two Garden of Dreams families from partner organization WHEDco were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shop 'til they dropped with current Knicks player Jalen Brunson! Jalen's generosity, along with Garden of Dreams and the New York Knicks, enabled the families to put any gift their hearts desired into their shopping cart. Their final haul ranged from electronics to school supplies to kitchen supplies, and even a Christmas tree! It brought just the type of holiday joy that all families deserve.
HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER NIGHT 2022
On November 28th, the New York Rangers and Garden of Dreams collaborated to celebrate the annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night at the Rangers game. This special evening is the culmination of a month-long "Hockey Fights Cancer" initiative hosted by the National Hockey League and featured several Garden of Dreams young people participating in different in-arena elements.
Brody celebrated the end of his cancer treatment at Garden of Dreams partner Cohen Children’s Medical Center when he performed the ceremonial puck drop and rang the bell as a symbol of his new cancer-free status. Brianna Fernandez, from NYPD Widows and Children’s Fund,... Read More
NEW YORK KNICKS AND GARDEN OF DREAMS HOST ANNUAL “DAY OF CHEER:” DECEMBER 2022
Friday, December 2nd was a day to remember for not just one, but three very joyful reasons.
That day marked the annual Garden of Dreams and New York Knicks "Day of Cheer," which saw three simultaneous events spread plenty of smiles.
First, over at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, young patients received a surprise gift delivery - not from Santa, but from current Knicks player Ryan Arcidiacono! It was the perfect way to spread some cheer and kick off the day.
Nearby, at fellow Garden of Dreams partner Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, young person Joe showed up... Read More
A PAW-FECT DAY WITH KNICKS PLAYER JALEN BRUNSON AND AYANA
On December 6th, 2022, we took the only next step we could think of to bring even more smiles to a Garden of Dreams event - we added puppies to the mix!
While this special day was full of holiday joy, this story actually starts back in July, when the New York Knicks hosted an introductory press conference for summer signee Jalen Brunson. Garden of Dreams invited 20 young people from partner SCO Family of Services to help give Jalen a proper New York City welcome, and one of those young people, Ayana, even got to ask Jalen a question during... Read More
TWO FAMILIES, ONE LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE
When Garden of Dreams young person Fiona arrived at Jr. Knicks basketball camp this summer, she wasn't sure what to expect. Without much previous basketball experience, she was excited to try something new, but she did not quite know how it would affect the use of her prosthetic left leg.
By the end of camp, not only had Fiona enjoyed a fun-filled week, but she had won the Dave DeBusschere award for leadership on and off the court. Even more importantly, she joined the larger Garden of Dreams family, which is a community that surrounds you for a lifetime.
Knicks and Garden of Dreams Kick Off Thanksgiving At Children’s Village
On Wednesday, November 23rd - the day before Thanksgiving 2022 - a very special holiday feast took place.
At Garden of Dreams partner site Children's Village, hundreds of excited young people lined up for their own Thanksgiving dinner specially delivered by Garden of Dreams and the New York Knicks, and personally handed to them by two current players.
In total, 250 meals from local business Pik Nik BBQ made their way to the youth at Children's Village, many of whom do not have a home outside of that campus where they spend the holidays.
For... Read More
New York Knicks and Garden of Dreams Serve Up Holiday Cheer at the Annual Holiday Dinner 2022
On November 10th, 2022, the holidays came early for over 200 youth and families from Garden of Dreams partner, Department of Homeless Services.
These families arrived at TAO Downtown for the ultimate night out, enjoying a 360 photobooth, facepainting, family games, and of course, delicious hot meals served up by current Knicks players, alumni, and team staff!
But that's not all - special guest Jack Ryan was on hand to pull off some basketball-themed tricks and entertainment, and MSG's own Monica McNutt was the evening's emcee. Towards the end of the meal, she introduced special musical guest Miles,... Read More
GARDEN OF DREAMS AND NEW YORK RANGERS HOST ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER AT LAVO
On Friday, November 4th, 200 of our young people and families from Garden of Dreams partner, Department of Homeless Services joined us for a special Thanksgiving event to kick off the holiday season at LAVO.
Our young people and families enjoyed a variety of hot meals served by current Rangers players Jacob Trouba, Samuel Blais, and Zac Jones, and world-famous female boxer Amanda Serrano grabbed a serving spoon and joined the line as well!
Jacob Trouba, our New York Rangers captain, encouraged the little ones to eat more greens and veggies while serving from the green... Read More
Child Spotlight
Since 2006, Garden of Dreams has impacted the lives of more than 400,000 young people and families in need. Read about some of the amazing young people who have become part of our Garden of Dreams family.
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