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Fundraising Events As a nonprofit organization, An Achievable Dream relies heavily on the support of donors in o
Save the Date! 2010 Tennis Ball
The Achievable Dream's Tennis Ball annual gala and auction has been one of the largest single night fundraisers on the East Coast for the last 15 years. Each year this black-tie event draws close to 1,000 attendees, 900+ silent auction items and close to 40 live auction items. Funds generated from this evening are in full support of the students attending An Achievable Dream. The 2010 Tennis Ball will be held Saturday, October 23 at Hampton Roads Convention Center. The new location conveniently located just off I-64 near the Hampton Coliseum, provides ample space for a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a gourmet dinner and exciting live auction. Tickets are on sale now! Call (757) 599-9472 for more info or to sponsor a table.
Click to learn more about our 2009 Tennis Ball event, sponsorships, or donations.
Join us next year to Run for the Dream, May 21-22, 2011
To benefit An Achievable Dream and in support of The Wounded Warriors Project
Excitement is building for the first Run for the Dream Half Marathon, which will take place in Williamsburg next spring. Announcement of the event was made on May 11 by Walter Segaloff, founder and CEO of An Achievable Dream, and Colonial Williamsburg President Colin Campbell. Hoping to build the event into one of the premier half marathons in the country, An Achievable Dream has hired Dave McGillivray, veteran race director of the Boston Marathon, and his company, DMSE Sports, to manage operations and serve as race director.
In addition to the Half Marathon on Sunday, the weekend will include the Fit to Run, Fit to Dream 8K Run/Walk on Saturday. Both races will start on the campus of the College of William & Mary, wind through the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area, and end at the College’s Zable Stadium. The Half Marathon route will take runners down the Colonial Parkway toward Jamestown before returning to the City of Williamsburg and the Historic Area. TowneBank, Colonial Williamsburg, and Busch Gardens are the Title Sponsors of the event, and Colonial Williamsburg will serve as the official hotel sponsor. Presenting sponsors for the 8K on Saturday are Smithfield Foods and Riverside Health System.
Run for the Dream Half Marathon, May 21-22, 2011 To benefit An Achievable Dream and in support of Wounded Warriors Excitement is building for the first annual Run for the Dream Half Marathon, which will take place in Williamsburg next spring. Announcement of the event was made on May 11 by Walter Segaloff, founder and CEO of An Achievable Dream, and Colonial Williamsburg President Colin Campbell. Hoping to build the event into one of the premier half marathons in the country, An Achievable Dream has hired Dave McGillivray, veteran race director of the Boston Marathon, and his company, DMSE Sports, to manage operations and serve as race director. In addition to the Half Marathon on Sunday, the weekend will include the Fit to Run, Fit to Dream 8K Run/Walk on Saturday. Both races will start on the campus of the College of William & Mary, wind through Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, and end at William & Mary's Zable Stadium. The Half Marathon route will take runners down the Colonial Parkway toward Jamestown before returning to the City of Williamsburg and the Historic Area. TowneBank, Colonial Williamsburg, and Busch Gardens are the Title Sponsors of the event, and Colonial Williamsburg will serve as the official hotel sponsor. Presenting sponsors for the 8K on Saturday are Smithfield Foods and Riverside Health System. Mancon is sponsoring the Wounded Warriors program. Register Now! http://www.runforachievabledream.com/
Course Map Download a map of the course here (pdf)
Press Releases Download press release for Run for the Dream 2010 (pdf) VA Gazette: Run for the Dream Scoop (pdf) Oyster Pointer: Run for the Dream feature (pdf) Daily Press: Boston Marathon 'caretaker' will direct news Williamsburg races (pdf) A Couple Phone Calls and a Race is Born (pdf)
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rder to provide for the needs of our Dreamers. To support the day-to-day elements of the program (extended school days, Saturday school, field trips, etc) as well as long-term needs (scholarships for college), our organization hosts a number of fundraising events during the year. These events provide fellowship for donors and fun in support of a good cause.
