dream foundation receives support from carl’s jr. and hardee’s

Dream Foundation Receives Support from Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s

By Kenny Slaught

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Dream Foundation, a nonprofit that has granted the final dreams of more than 20,000 adults facing terminal illness, recently received support from Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s patrons throughout the United States as a beneficiary of the fifth annual Stars for Heroes fundraiser.

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The Campaign● Launched in 2011 by parent company CKE

Restaurants, Inc., the campaign has raised over $3.5 million to support the U.S. military.

● By soliciting $1 donations from restaurant customers, the company provides valuable funding to organizations that support active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

Beneficiaries● The 2015 Stars for

Heroes fundraiser benefited several national, regional, and local charities, including Dream Foundation’s Dreams for Veterans program.

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Dreams for Veterans● Serving veterans across the United States,

Dreams for Veterans works with veterans’ advocates and hospice professionals to give back to the American military community.

● The program, which grants a diverse range of wishes for veterans, has helped families go on final vacations, arranged meetings with veterans’ personal heroes, and provided essentials such as appliances and mobility scooters.