CDF is pleased to announce our 2021 grant awards to the following organizations: New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York - CDF purchased an infant and adolescent lumbar puncture/epidural task trainer and a pediatric vascular access trainer. Both would aid in providing high fidelity to … [Read more...] about CDF Announces 2021 Grants
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September 17th Fundraiser Cancelled
Based on the advice of our medical board, we have decided to cancel our September 17th event at Shenorock Shore Club. This is the second year in a row we have had to cancel our primary fundraising event. The needs in our communities are greater than ever. We need to raise money in order to … [Read more...] about September 17th Fundraiser Cancelled
SimBaby Enables Realistic Medical Training at Phelps
In 2019, the Children’s Dream Foundation (CDF) provided funding towards the purchase of a Laerdal SimBaby for the Frank and Lisa Hoch Center for Emergency Education at Phelps Hospital. A SimBaby represents a 9-month-old pediatric patient and is a tetherless simulator designed to help healthcare … [Read more...] about SimBaby Enables Realistic Medical Training at Phelps
Equipment Helps Instruct Medical Trainees in Early Detection of Disease
In 2019, the Children's Dream Foundation (CDF) provided funding to New York Medical College (NYMC) to purchase a Lecat Ventrilophone Pediatric Master System. This tool helps to train medical practitioners in the early detection of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease in pediatric patients. It … [Read more...] about Equipment Helps Instruct Medical Trainees in Early Detection of Disease
CDF Announces 2020 Grants
CDF is pleased to announce our 2020 grant awards to the following organizations: New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY – CDF funded the purchase of a pediatric family of emergency airway management task trainers. Pediatric airway management is critical to the education of medical students, … [Read more...] about CDF Announces 2020 Grants
Blythedale Trains Parents for Home Care
CDF’s grant towards specialized equipment for parent training in a simulation setting has allowed parents to gain experience in caring for medically complex children at home. In 2020, Blythedale provided support, guidance, and hands-on training to over 130 parents and caregivers through their parent … [Read more...] about Blythedale Trains Parents for Home Care
Announcing our 2019 Grants
CDF is pleased to announce our 2019 grant awards to the following organizations: Blythedale Children's Hospital, Valhalla, NY - CDF's grant will fund the purchase of equipment to train parents and caregivers in order to better care for children after they are discharged to their homes. The … [Read more...] about Announcing our 2019 Grants
Photos from our 2019 Benefit
The weather was glorious, the band rocked, and the setting and food at Shenorock Shore Club was, once again, wonderful. Thank you to all who attended and supported our work and congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Canter and to the Nurses of the White Plains Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on … [Read more...] about Photos from our 2019 Benefit
Give to our Bicycle and BMX Helmet Initiative!
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, protective helmets can prevent the occurrence of up to 88% of serious brain injuries. Since 2015, the Children’s Dream Foundation (CDF) has partnered with local neighborhood health centers to provide over 7,200 bicycle and BMX helmets to … [Read more...] about Give to our Bicycle and BMX Helmet Initiative!
CDF Announces 2018 Grants
CDF is pleased to announce their 2018 grant awards to the following organizations. Greenburgh Health Center, Greenburgh, NY – CDF donated 370 bicycle and BMX helmets to Greenburgh Health Center to distribute at their health fair. El Centro Hispano, White Plains, NY – CDF donated 75 bicycle … [Read more...] about CDF Announces 2018 Grants