Garden of Dreams Kicks off the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Season on Opening Night
On November 9th, 2021, Garden of Dreams kicked off the holiday season with a toy drive at the opening night of Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes! Over 200 toys were collected and then distributed to young people at our partner hospitals.
Students from our Rob Carter Masterclass were in the audience to watch the show and its incredible opening act – Garden of Dreams young person Dale, from Make-A-Wish Connecticut! It was an amazing way to launch into the holiday season and spread some cheer.
Read MoreGarden of Dreams Celebrates “Hockey Fights Cancer Night” 2021
On November 21st, 2021, Garden of Dreams and the New York Rangers came together to celebrate the annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night at the Rangers game. This special evening featured several Garden of Dreams young people across different in-arena elements. Daniela celebrated the end of her cancer treatment at Cohen Children’s Medical Center when she performed the ceremonial puck drop. Bianca, a three-time cancer survivor from Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, stunned with a beautiful national anthem performance, while Oscar, from NYU Medical Center, got to practice his PA skills as our honorary PA announcer.
This impactful night also included a "Moments... Read More
Garden of Dreams and the Rangers Spread Holiday Cheer
In partnership with the New York Rangers, Garden of Dreams hosted a special holiday meal delivery for the families at Hospitality House Staten Island, a center affiliated with Garden of Dreams partner Department of Homeless Services.
Current Rangers players packaged the meals, while players’ wives and girlfriends created holiday gift bags. Families filtered through fun, holiday-themed stations at the center while picking up their dinners and gift bags. Stations included a photo booth, a hot chocolate stand, and a gingerbread house decoration kit. Each person received a holiday gift bag consisting of a Rangers blanket, beanie, and socks. Although the... Read More
A Thanksgiving Dinner to Remember with Garden of Dreams and the New York Knicks
Last Monday the Garden of Dreams Foundation, in partnership with the New York Knicks and TAO Cares, hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at the famed venue LAVO for 100 young people and families affiliated with the New York City Department of Homeless Services.
Hosted by Knicks broadcaster and TODAY Show contributor, Jill Martin, the star-studded event featured Knicks legends John Starks, John Wallace and Latrell Sprewell along with The Wire’s Hassan Johnson serving buffet-style dinner, a 360-camera photobooth, and basketball entertainment for the children. The excitement did not stop there – current players from the Knicks, unable to attend the dinner... Read More
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Earlier this month, Garden of Dreams, the Junior Knicks, and the Junior Rangers celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with 50 young people in the Bronx! Hosted at Garden of Dreams partner, WHEDco, coaches and clinicians from the Junior Knicks and the Junior Rangers led skills and drills activities for our future hockey and basketball stars. The youth also had the opportunity to learn from Knicks alumnus Jose Calderon and Rangers alumnus Tom Laidlaw themselves! Latinx DJ and Garden of Dreams alum DJ Nieco provided the tunes, and local Bronx caterer SGS Catering served empanadas and other delicious bites to cap off the fun and festive afternoon.
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