Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone."
Psalm 71:9
Purpose/Mission
Grant shared experiences for adults that have been diagnosed with a terminal illness in Blount, Sevier, and Knox Counties in East Tennessee.
Vision
To transform Dreams into cherished memories for terminally ill adults by granting unforgettable experiences that create lasting memories for recipients and their loved ones.
Values
Legacy - Hope - Integrity - Caring - Gifting
Dream Guidelines
Give
Pass it forward
See
Visit a special person or place
Do
Experience
Pass it forward
See
Visit a special person or place
Do
Experience
Dream Qualifiers & Priorities
The adult recipient has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Ability to participate in the DREAM physically and/or emotionally.
Priorities Given To:
Hospice Patients, Veterans, Active Duty Military, Qualified Financial Hardships, and Most Immediate Need.
Dreams are an experience with no real asset value.
Ability to participate in the DREAM physically and/or emotionally.
Priorities Given To:
Hospice Patients, Veterans, Active Duty Military, Qualified Financial Hardships, and Most Immediate Need.
Dreams are an experience with no real asset value.
Origin
The origin of the YOLO Foundation comes from a 40+ year professional career in healthcare including hospitals, clinics, private duty homecare and hospice. During this time, there were many encounters with wonderful people knowing they had only a short period of time left and wanted to make the most of it. Unfortunately, many of them were not able to have a final dream granted, however; there were a few that did. For those DREAMS that I witnessed, the impact was profound. The YOLO Foundation was created to assist with making DREAMS become a REALITY for as many terminally ill adults as possible.
Service Area
YOLO Foundation currently serves Blount, Knox and Sevier Counties in East Tennessee.
Life is short, and it’s up to you to make it sweet.”
Sarah Louise Delany
