WTKR Feature, Positively Hampton Roads: MrBeast Makes Dreams Come True for Local Cancer Patients
Toby's Dream Foundation & Dreamer Raiden was recently featured on WTKR with Beverly Kidd on Positively Hampton Roads! Read and watch to learn more about Toby's Dream Foundation's partnership with YouTube Superstar, MrBeast. Together they made 8 Hampton Roads children Dreams come true, including Raiden who talks about his Disney World, Give Kids the World with Space X Dream experience! Read and Watch the WTKR story here
WAVY News Feature: MrBeast Helps Grant Wishes for 8 Hampton Roads Children
Toby's Dream Foundation & Dreamer Harley was recently featured on WAVY 10 Evening News. Learn more about Toby's Dream Foundation's partnership with YouTube Superstar, MrBeast. Together they made 8 Hampton Roads children Dreams come true, including Harley who talks about his MrBeast Dream Reveal where he learned he got tickets for the World Series! Read and Watch the WAVY story here
MrBeast, YouTube Superstar, Collaborates with Toby’s Dream Foundation
Watch the Video Here! YOUTUBE SUPER STAR MRBEAST MAKES 8 HAMPTON ROADS KIDS DREAMS COME TRUE [VIRGINIA BEACH, VA] - [JULY 27, 2026] - Local dreams became reality this week as eight children from the Hampton Roads area were featured in the newest production by global content creator and philanthropist MrBeast. Released on July 25, 2026, the video, titled "I Granted 100 Kids Their Biggest Wish," documents unforgettable experiences created for children facing life-threatening illnesses. Local Dreamers Rahnal (14), William (15), Harley (17), Ivy (7), Raiden [...]
News Feature: Local Organization Granting Wishes to Kids with Life-Threatening Illnesses
Toby's Dream Foundation was recently featured on WTKR Positively Hampton Roads. A broadcast that focuses on influencing people and businesses in our community. Joan Steele, Executive Director of Toby’s Dream Foundation stated that over 650 children with life threatening illnesses have been referred to our organization since its creation 16 years ago. Click here to read and watch the WTKR story
Alonna’s Story
Alonna, age 12, a self-proclaimed foodie and little ray of sunshine, knew exactly what her Dream was when we met her last spring. A 757 Restaurant Tour! ‘I’m a big foodie – I love food!’ she exclaimed. We got right to work contacting local restaurants and planning some big foodie surprises for Alonna. With the help of Martha Davenport from the Virginia Beach Restaurant Association, we were able to pull together over a dozen donations from area restaurants. Then, our friends at Zoes Restaurant got involved [...]
Toby’s Dream Foundation Named #1 Nonprofit at Coast Virginia Magazine’s 2018 Giving Back Awards! November/December Issue
Thank you, Coastal Virginia Magazine for honoring us as your #1 non-profit for your 2018 Giving Back Awards!!! Check out the full Coastal Virginia Magazine article on Toby's Dream Foundation here: http://www.coastalvirginiamag.com/November-December-2018/Giving-Back-Awards-Tobys-Dream-Foundation/ Check out more information on the Top 5 non-profits chosen by Coastal Virginia Magazine for the 2018 Giving Back Awards here: http://www.coastalvirginiamag.com/November-December-2018/7th-Annual-Giving-Back-Awards-Coastal-Virginias-Top-Nonprofits/
Joan Steele talks to Inside Leadership about The Power of A Dream
Toby's Dream Foundation was recently featured in Inside Leadership, a publication that focuses on influencing people and businesses in our community. Joan Steele, Executive Director of Toby’s Dream Foundation stated that over 300 children with life threatening illnesses have been referred to our organization since its creation in 2009, with numerous children having realized their most fantastic Dream, to date. January 14, 2016 edition of Inside Leadership Joan Steele "The Power Of A Dream"
2015 PGA TOUR Pro-Am Classic presented by Merrill Lynch & The Somers Eden Group SUCCESS!
The inaugural TDF 2015 PGA TOUR Pro-Am Classic presented by Merrill Lynch and The Somers Eden Group was a huge success! Everyone in attendance had a great time playing golf with the pros while raising awareness and support for our worthy cause. The atmosphere was so electric, even a sprinkle of rain couldn't bring down the moods of all involved. We are grateful to all who made the event possible, with special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Merrill Lynch and The Somers Eden Group. Check out our Events Page [...]
Toby’s Dream grants wishes to children in Hampton Roads
Toby's Dream grants wishes to children in Hampton Roads New nonprofit treats children with chronic illnesses and their families to dream getaways April 22, 2012|By Prue Salasky, psalasky@dailypress.com | 757-247-4784 Direct link to article: http://articles.dailypress.com/2012-04-22/features/dp-fea-tobys-dream-0422-20120421_1_toby-hampton-roads-fashion-week "Whatever their dream is, we try to make it happen," says Joan Steele, executive director of the 2-year-old nonprofit Toby's Dream Foundation. The wish-granting foundation has already fulfilled dreams for 70 children with chronic medical conditions and their families from Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore. "We like to make the dream even bigger than they imagined," says [...]
Cancer Survivor Receives VIP Treatment
Cancer Survivor Receives VIP Treatment By Jamesetta M. Walker The Virginian-Pilot © September 25, 2012 Direct link to article: http://hamptonroads.com/2012/09/cancer-survivor-receives-vip-treatment [image_frame style="framed_shadow" align="left" alt="Keilah shows off the autographed handbag given to her by designer Michael Kors, at right. She is wearing the winning dress, a gift from designer Nanette Lepore, that “Project Runway All Stars” champ Mondo Guerra designed. It is sold under Lepore’s brand. (Jamesetta M. Walker | The Virginian-Pilot) " title="Keilah shows off the autographed handbag given to her by designer Michael Kors, at right. She is wearing the winning [...]
Joan Steele is passionate about foundation’s mission
Joan Steele is passionate about foundation's mission By Victoria Bourne The Virginian-Pilot © November 29, 2011 VIRGINIA BEACH Direct link to article: http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/joan-steele-passionate-about-foundations-mission [image_frame style="framed_shadow" align="left" alt="Joan Steele, is the executive director and founder of the Virginia Beach-based nonprofit Toby’s Dream Foundation. (David B. Hollingsworth / The Virginian-Pilot)" title="Joan Steele, is the executive director and founder of the Virginia Beach-based nonprofit Toby’s Dream Foundation. (David B. Hollingsworth / The Virginian-Pilot)" height="326" width="300"]/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/746671000.jpg[/image_frame] Whether it’s an all-expenses-paid trip to Disney World, or a private visit from a celebrity, Toby’s Dream Foundation strives [...]
Toby’s Dream Foundation Helps One Teen Live a Fashion Dream
Toby’s Dream Foundation Helps One Teen Live a Fashion Dream By JEAN E. PALMIERI Direct link to article: http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/living-a-dream-6017840 LIVING A DREAM: Last summer was no picnic for 14-year-old Keilah Hieb. She spent most of the time in pain, dropping weight and undergoing tests to see what was wrong. Turns out it was non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. [image_frame style="framed_shadow" align="right" alt="Keilah Hieb and Ronny Wurtzburger, Photo By Courtesy Photo" title="Keilah Hieb and Ronny Wurtzburger, Photo By Courtesy Photo" height="450" width="300"]/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mw-peerless.jpg[/image_frame]The course of treatment was seven weeks of chemotherapy and lots of sleepless nights. But things [...]