Rest changes everything
A few days of rest transforms a caregivers life and strengthens a family.
We believe parents caring for children with complex medical needs need rest, too. That’s why we provide fully funded three-night respite getaways where parents can rest, reconnect, and restore their strength and hope.
Every Dream makes a difference. Together, we’re helping more parents find the rest and renewed strength they need to continue their caregiving journey.
Give the gift of a Dream
Join us in giving more Caregiver parents the gift of a Dream this summer 2027.
Your gift helps provide rest, renewal, and hope for parents caring for children with complex medical needs.
$50 Provides a Respite Renewal Kit for a caregiver parent. | $125 Helps provide therapeutic activities during a Dream getaway. |
$350 Provides food and meals for three days. | $500 Helps provide three nights of lodging. |
$1,000
Provides a complete three-night Dream getaway for two caregiver parents.
This complete Dream getaway includes:
- Three nights of lodging
- Food and meals for the getaway
- Therapeutic activities
- A Respite Renewal Kit
- A special caregiver gift bag
Multiply your impact
Give Monthly. Double Your Impact.
Start a new monthly gift through ColoradoGives.org, and your first payment will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100.
The match runs through December 8, 2026, or until the $250,000 matching fund is used, whichever comes first.
Start Your Monthly Gift TodayPress the Donate button on this page to get started.
“There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.”
— Rosalynn Carter
The people behind every Dream
Meet the people behind Grant A Dream.
We believe parents caring for children with complex medical needs need rest, too. That’s why we provide fully funded three-night respite getaways where parents can rest, reconnect, and restore their strength and hope.
Every Dream makes a difference. Together, we’re helping more parents find the rest and renewed strength they need to continue their caregiving journey.
Meet Our Team
Our team is committed to making rest, renewal, and hope possible for caregiver parents.
| Ann Townsend Founder “As a caregiver myself, I know firsthand how life-transforming respite can be. Time to truly rest, sleep, and renew both body and mind can restore a caregiver’s strength, spirit, and hope. I founded Grant A Dream because I believe respite is essential to a caregiver’s well-being and their ability to continue caring for the child they love.” |
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| Stacy Hassel Board President Inspired by Rosalynn Carter’s words that we will all experience caregiving or need a caregiver at some point in our lives, I believe caring for others is part of our shared human experience. I’ve always felt called to love and serve others, and when I met Ann and learned about Grant A Dream, I knew I had found a meaningful way to put that love into action |
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| Emily Clark Board Member Eight years ago, after 35 years of friendship, Ann asked me to help launch Grant A Dream, and I immediately said yes. As long-time caregivers ourselves, we understand the heart and heavy toll caregiving can take. I wanted to help create a community that reminds caregivers of something they need to hear: “We See You. |
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| Jennifer Cobb Board Member "For more than five years, I’ve been privileged to serve Grant A Dream through event support, ambassador work, and now as a Board member. What touches my heart most is seeing exhausted caregivers rediscover hope, rest, and connection while being reminded that they matter too." |
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| Chad Pulley Board Member “Grant A Dream is meaningful to me because I understand the challenges of caring for a loved one. As a caregiver for my father, who is living with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, I have experienced firsthand the importance of support and self-care. I joined Grant A Dream because I believe caregivers deserve opportunities to recharge, create meaningful memories, and know they are not alone in their journey.” |
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