Causes: Cancer, Cancer Research, Health, Public Health

Mission: CARDADDY. org is a non-profit children’s charity that connects children battling cancer with the owners of classic and exotic cars to provide a child with the Ride-of-a-Lifetime in the car of their dreams. Each CARDADDY. org event begins with an interview of the child and his or her family. We strive to gain a greater understanding of each child’s challenge, how he or she has faced this challenge, and how each family has been affected by their unique situation. We ask each child to describe their dream ride as they envision it. We then go out and make this vision a reality. Each event also includes an interview with the owner of the car we have chosen to best meet the dream of each child. The proud owners of these unique and treasured cars have fascinating stories of how they acquired their cars, the work they have done to them and the history of each car. The generosity and compassion of these car owners shines through in each CARDADDY. org event. We then make the connection, scheduling a day for the child’s dream ride. The location and route for each ride are approved by the parents, children and car owners. We photograph and film each ride, donating the pictures and video to the families and car owners, as a treasured memory of a once-in-a-lifetime dream come true.

Results: Generous donations like yours are the life-blood of CARDADDY. ORG. We rely entirely on the caring and generosity of everyone who wants to bring so much happiness into the lives of our children. Because of you we are able to help more children every year. Please visit our website at www. cardaddy. org and view some videos to see what we do.

Target demographics: children battling cancer and other serious challenges

Direct beneficiaries per year: More kids than ever before.

Geographic areas served: The greater Phoenix area

Programs: The Ride-of-a-Lifetime in The Car-of-their-dreams.