Giving Back- Event Photography for Dream on 3

Photographing for mission-driven organizations has always been my passion. I was very excited when I got introduced to Dream on 3. They make sports dreams come true for kids with disabilities and illnesses. The Day Dream I photographed was when kids from Gigi’s Playhouse Denver and Footprints Children’s Services at The Denver Hospice were gifted a night at the Denver Nuggets game. The best part was the kids and their families were treated with watching the players warm up court-side, served a gourmet meal, watched the game in club level seats and shot free throws on the court after the game.

For most of us there, it was our first time being court side at a basketball game. We were all excited, including myself, and amazed at how tall the players were. It was definitely a fun experience for everyone!

After dinner, we watched the game in our club level seats. The kids are all BIG basketball fans and knew a lot more about the game and players than I did. It was really fun to see them so into it! They were all having a blast.

Thankfully the Nuggets beat the Spurs that night and all of the kids were happy! After the game we went down to the court to watch them shoot free throws. Pretty much everyone made theirs! I was too intimidated by how good everyone was at basketball to try to make one myself haha. Then, the sweetest part of the night happened. One of the kids JJ came up to me on the court and gave me a big hug! Hanging out with these kids and their families was so rewarding. Every kid with a disability or illness should never be treated differently, and I’m so glad they were treated like royalty that night!