What is a dream story?
An age appropriate story that includes: ✨ A dream. ⛰️ A challenge. 🤝 A person who helped you move forward. Your playbook includes a dream story builder to guide you.

Where do I share #dreamfwd?
This can be done with any group of kids or with your family. #dreamfwd conversations make a great dinner conversation. A group of kids may include: a school or a class, after school program, team (i.e. football, basketball, cheer,..), clubs (i.e. YMCA, Boys + Girls Club, choir…), youth groups (i.e. leadership, church, scouting,…), your kids/grandkids/nieces + nephews/friends kids, co-workers,…
Another approach, visit retirement home residents and let them share their dream stories with your kids brightening everyone’s days!

Is there a fee to participate?
No. We are grateful for the time you are gifting the kids sharing your dream and learning about their dreams + teammates. We do ask you to complete a post game survey so we can show the collective community impact.

I love this and am unavailable on 10.10, can I participate on another day?
If you are unavailable on 10.10, you can celebrate #dreamfwd that week (Saturday, 10.4-Sunday, 10.12). In season college, professional or Olympic athletes, if you are unavailable that week due to competition, please indicate you need to participate via video or social media when you sign up.

What do I have to do to participate in #dreamfwd?
Our goal is to show kids dreams are achievable with the help of people believing in and supporting them. Take the first step and sign up today. Your playbook will guide preparation including choosing who to share #dreamfwd with, a dream story builder along with video dream stories and game plan aka lesson plan. Day of you will share a dream story and learn about everyone else’s dreams + teammates. Follow-up is a survey so we can show the collective community impact. We will guide you each step of the way.

Can I be compensated as a speaker or through NIL?
You can seek sponsorship or NIL for speaker engagement or social media posts. Consistent with the mission of #dreamfwd, our ask a nonprofit give donating 10% to Partnership for Proactive Health supporting our Partnering 4 Health program including #dreamfwd and 10% to your favorite nonprofit supporting kids.

Can teams get involved in #dreamfwd?
Yes, there are 3 ways for teams to get involved. First, coaches or team leaders we invite you to share a dream story with your team and learn about your athletes dreams! Second, teams can join, sharing their dream stories in the community. Third, help us amplify #dreamfwd, with your network working together to achieve the goal of 1M+ dreams!

Can teachers, schools or districts get involved in #dreamfwd?
Yes, we would love teachers, schools and districts to get involved – sign up online to receive your playbook. Teachers, schools and districts can coordinate #dreamfwd with an in-person or video dream story. Your playbook incudes the game plan (aka lesson plan). Share #dreamfwd, with your teacher, school or district to achieve the goal of 1M+ dreams!

Can organizations get involved in #dreamfwd?
Yes, to learn more about stakeholder + organization opportunities click here.

Can nonprofits get involved in #dreamfwd?
Yes, nonprofit leaders can bring #dreamfwd to the group they serve. We also invite nonprofit leaders to share their dream stories in the community.

Can we share #dreamfwd on social media?
YES, we would love for you to help us share #dreamfwd on social media. Sample post and scripts coming soon. We cannot wait to see what you create and are thrilled to reach people in every community!

What is World Mental Health Day?
World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on 10.10 around the world to raise awareness about mental well-being. It was founded in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. To learn more visit: https://wmhdofficial.com/.