The Dempster Family Foundation’s 22q Conference Sponsorship program supports the medical community through monetary grants to offer additional conferences and parent support meetings to families of children with 22q.
Programs & Projects
22q Initiatives
The Foundation has created several programs and initiatives to continue the mission of raising awareness of 22q11.2 deletion (DiGeorge Syndrome/VCFS) and supporting the families of children with the disorder.
Power 2 the Parents – Parent Empowerment Program
The Dempster Family Foundation’s Power 2 the Parents is an educational program that supports families of children with a 22q11.2 deletion, providing them with user-friendly templates for communicating information, and compelling dialogue to help them drive awareness of the disorder within their own communities.
22q Centers of Excellence
The Dempster Family Foundation supports 22q Centers of Excellence within select hospitals systems through our annual grant cycle. These 22q clinics specialize in dealing with children with a 22q11.2 deletion and a broad array of issues that can be associated with the disorder. With a focus on the collaborative healthcare model, these 22q Clinics continue [...]
Riley’s Team
Riley’s Team was created to encourage people to “join us” in the fight to raise funds and awareness about 22q11.1 deletion syndrome. Funds raised in this campaign will directly support other children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome needing 24/7 nurses care to work through this disorder. Please join us today!
Team Dempster
Team Dempster is a group of businesses and Foundation friends that have made the commitment to help support the Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation. Whether it is through a personal fundraiser, a retail opportunity or everyday donations, we are grateful to those who have made it their mission to find fun, creative ways to help us raise funds for the Foundation. For more information on how to begin your own TEAM DEMPSTER fundraiser, please contact Terri Grunduski at 312-415-9846.
Cubs New Management Supports Ryan Dempster at Dempster Family Foundation Fundraiser!
An Evening at the Palm raised over $28,000 for The Dempster Family Foundation and other children’s charities in the Chicagoland area.
22Q Days at D’Agostinos
Join the team to “Strike Out 22q”! For every pizza purchased on the 22nd of each month at D’Agostino’s Pizza and Pub, $1 will be donated to the Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation.
Cubs Cookbook
The Cubs players came up with the idea of sharing their favorite recipes to help one of the team’s favorite players, Ryan Dempster – A Cubs Cookbook. This unique cookbook features dozens of recipes from current and former Cubs players, coaches, and broadcasters. Not only are there a variety of tempting, mouth watering items but [...]
Tix4Cause
Do you have tickets to an event you can’t use or are you looking for premium tickets to exciting events? Donate your unwanted sports, theater, and music tickets to benefit The Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation. Here’s how it works: Register Here Donate your unwanted seats in the name of The Ryan and Jenny [...]
Cubbie Gummie Bears from Candyality
Candyality, a local Chicago candy store derived from the concept of associating candy with people’s personality profile, has partnered with the Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation to raise funds to support children with a 22q11.2 Deletion. Candyality will donate $1 per pound sold of their #1 selling Cubbie Gummie Bears to the Foundation. Click [...]
Community Initiatives
Ryan participates in other community initiatives through the Chicago Cubs. During the 2010 season Ryan participated in the Cubs Caravan visiting Blaine Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School, the Waukegan School District and the USO of Illinois. Ryan also conducted a private pitching clinic for a group of four during prior to a game. He took the group through his daily workout routine and had the group pitch from the Cubs bullpen as Ryan gave tips. And before the start of a game, Ryan took time out to sign the Cubs Cookbook in the concourse of Wrigley Field. Proceeds of the book benefitted The Ryan and Jenny Family Foundation.
Military Family Visits to Wrigley
Since 2006, the “Military Family Game” has been a tradition for the Dempster Family. Each season Ryan and Jenny invite family members of those serving in the military to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field to recognize these families for the sacrifices they make for our country. The “Military Family Game always takes place on [...]
The R.B.I. Program
Ryan has supported the Chicago Cubs’ R.B.I. program initiative by sponsoring his own team since 2005. Nicknamed Dempster’s Dynasty, Ryan’s team participates in Major League Baseball’s signature youth outreach program, Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (R.B.I.) program, designed to increase participation and interest in baseball especially among minorities, and to increase the number of talented athletes [...]
Dempster’s Dugout Ticket Program
“Dempster’s Dugout” is a charitable ticket program that benefits local social service agencies that assist low-income children. Through this program, Ryan and Jenny host over 500 children a year at select Chicago Cubs games.
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