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Dream Big!

The mission of Dream Big!

is to empower girls from low-income situations to achieve their dreams by providing them with the items & fees needed to to participate in sports & physical activities that contribute to their health, education & well-being

06/05/2026

One our favorite days of the year!!👏👏😀
Yesterday, Dream Big! proudly hosted our 11th Annual Dream Big! Leadership Conference at UMass Boston, bringing together 250 female student-athletes and their coaches from urban communities for a day filled with inspiration, empowerment, sports, and connection.

Our athletes had the opportunity to hear from eight extraordinary women—former athletes who have gone on to become amazing leaders and professionals in a wide range of fields. Each speaker shared powerful stories about the impact sports had on their lives, the colleges they attended, the challenges and obstacles they overcame, and the lessons they learned along the way to get to where they are today. Their message was clear: dream big, believe in yourself, follow your heart, and never let anyone tell you what you can or cannot achieve.

Throughout the day, loud cheers and enthusiastic applause filled the presentation rooms as athletes celebrated and connected with each speaker's story, creating an atmosphere of encouragement, empowerment, inspiration and hundreds of questions from the student athletes to the presenters.

Dream Big! would like to say a very special thank you to the following inspirational presenters:

Kate Ackerman, MD, MPH, FACSM, Co-Founder & Director, WHSP Institute
Mary Lou Bohn, President, Titleist Golf Division-Acushnet
Reshauna Cobb, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Boston College
Brianna Duncan, Software Engineer & Technical Associate, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Lucia Robinson-Griggs, Head Coach, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Women’sBasketball
Dr. Patty Raube Keller, Ed.D., Program Directorof the Masters of Sports Administration & Sports Analytics Program, Boston College
Katie McInerney, Sr Asst.Sports Editor, Boston Globe
Jammy Torres Millet, Community Marketing Manager, Boston Legacy FC

Another exciting moment of the day was our sports apparel and equipment distribution. In true “Oprah-style" fashion, every athlete received a piece of sports attire, athletic footwear or equipment to support her athletic journey. The joy, excitement, and gratitude in the room were unforgettable reminders of why we do this work—to ensure every girl has the resources, confidence, and support she needs to thrive both on and off the field, court or track.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our speakers, athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters who made this special day possible. Together, we are helping the next generation of young women build confidence, develop leadership skills, and see a future full of possibility. 💙🏆

Schools/Programs in attendance: Beyond Soccer, Boston Arts Academy, Boston Latin Academy, Brockton High School, Charlestown High School, Dearborn Stem Academy, Eliot K-8 Innovation School, Margarita Muniz Academy, MetroCobras Track Club, New Mission High School, Roosevelt K-8 School, Ruth Batson Academy and Tech Boston Academy.

Dream big athletes and thank you for being a part of our special day. Glad that you all loved our new Dream Big! T-Shirts! 🙂

Boston Public Schools, Brockton Girl's Basketball Beyond Soccer

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06/03/2026

🎉👏 One of our favorite days of the year is almost here! 👏🎉

We are excited to welcome everyone to the 11th Annual Dream Big! Leadership Conference tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, at UMass Boston.

More than 225 female student-athletes and their coaches from 14 schools and community-based sports programs serving urban communities are registered to attend this inspiring day of learning, leadership, sports and mentorship.

The 11th Annual Dream Big! Leadership Conference will provide opportunities for middle and high school female athletes from urban communities to meet and interact with accomplished women, former athletes, on a college campus while learning about the wide range of career, sports, and educational opportunities that are available to them in today’s society. Girls will hear from women who have participated in sports and physical activities and went on to become everything from presidents, doctors, and coaches to engineers, non-profit leaders, business leaders, sports editors, sports professionals, and professional and Olympic athletes.

We are incredibly grateful to our eight outstanding presenters who will be sharing their expertise and experiences with our participants. We also want to recognize the amazing schools and programs joining us for this special event.

Check out the list of presenters and participating schools below. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Boston Public Schools Beyond Soccer Brockton High School

05/18/2026

Team Dream Big! is growing - Dream Big! is hiring a PT Director of Finance & Administration to work in our office in Needham, Massachusetts.

For more information and to apply go to:

https://app.massnonprofitnet.org/jobs/director-of-finance-administration-85827466-9ea8-484e-a146-4d1f19c2d61e

Dream Big! is a Massachusetts based charity that works to provide girls and young women from underserved communities with the equipment, sports attire, and program fees needed for them to participate in sports and physical activities. Activities that contribute to their health, education and overall well-being.

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, Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits,

04/28/2026

What better way to spend a day of your school vacation week then at the Dream Big! distribution center on a free sports attire shopping spree.

Charlestown High School track athletes show off the new sneakers, sports attire and equipment they received from Dream Big! last week.

Thank you to Good360, ALKU, and the Boston Marathon charity team for their continued support of Dream Big! that makes donations like this possible.

Go Charlestown!😀🥇

04/22/2026

A special thank you to Dream Big! national advisory board members, Bridget Belgiovine and Sandy Vivas for standing in the cold for hours in Wellesley on Marathon Monday, with CEO - Linda Driscoll, to cheer on Team Dream Big! Boston Marathon runners and to help capture so many wonderful photos of the runners throughout the day. 👏👏👏😀

Also a special thank you to Dream Big!! board member Laura Blatt Lang for joining the team at a celebration brunch on Sunday as we presented the team members with their Boston Marathon Adidas jackets, heard from Dream Big! athletes, celebrated their accomplishments, and shared in their excitement of their anticipated Boston Marathon.

Thank you Bridget, Sandy & Laura!!! 👏

04/14/2026

PRE_REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 11th Annual Dream Big! Leadership Conference for middle and high school female student athletes from urban communities.

The conference will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at UMass Boston and is limited to the first 250 middle and high school female student athletes, from urban communities, registered by their coaches or program leaders.

Pre-register today by completing the form at the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QzJB8FsKpy43w8Hi6IgP5UohAuT7XI4P/view?usp=sharing

Held annually, the Dream Big! Leadership Conference creates meaningful opportunities for young female student-athletes to connect with accomplished women—former high school, collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes—who have successfully translated their passion for sports into leadership and lifelong success.

Throughout the day, participants will explore a wide range of sports, educational, and career pathways while hearing firsthand from women who have gone on to become engineers, doctors, presidents, scientists, sport directors, financial advisors, police officers, coaches, nonprofit leaders, and professional athletes—and so much more.

This transformative experience encourages girls to dream boldly, lead confidently, and envision what’s possible beyond the game.
Pre-registration begins in February.

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03/25/2026

It is with great pride that we welcome Amina Bulman, Chief Revenue Officer at Boston Legacy FC, as the newest member of the Dream Big! National Advisory Board. Amina’s passion, leadership, and commitment to empowering girls and young women through sports make her a wonderful addition to our Dream Big! team.

Amina joins Boston from her role as Chief Brand & Strategy Officer for the Washington Commanders, where she spent nearly five years. She initially joined the organization in 2020 as Chief of Staff, before being promoted to Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Strategy, and ultimately to Chief Brand & Strategy Officer. During her tenure, she played a key role in rebuilding the Commanders’ corporate culture and guiding the organization through its rebranding process. She oversaw business planning and analytics, marketing and content, corporate communications, merchandise, and community relations.

Previously, Amina served as Chief of Staff for the Program team at the Obama Foundation from 2017 to 2018, where she managed strategy and operations. She also worked as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company, specializing in organizational design, strategy, and public sector operations.

Amina holds an MBA with honors from Harvard Business School and a BA from Yale University, where she double-majored in Ethics, Politics & Economics and American Studies. While at Yale, she was a four-year varsity athlete on the women’s crew team.

Born and raised in Boston, Amina is a proud mother of three sons. She has competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta ten times and has run the Boston Marathon three times.

As a dedicated athlete Amina deeply understands the powerful role sports play in shaping girls and young women's lives, education, and overall well-being.

Welcome Amina, we look forward to working with you as we continue to empower thousands of girls and young women, in underserved communities, through sports and physical activities.

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03/12/2026

Today, is Boston Marathon Giving Day, and Team Dream Big! needs your support! 💙🏃‍♀️

The Boston Athletic Associationn and Bank of America launched Boston Marathon Giving Day to help runners boost their fundraising and to support hundreds of amazing and important nonprofits.

This year’s training season has been one of the toughest winters in recent memory in N.E.. From blizzards to sub-zero temperatures, our runners have powered through snowy miles, early morning runs, and brutal conditions — showing incredible determination and commitment to Dream Big!❄️💪

Team Dream Big! is working around the clock toward a fundraising goal of $200,000+ to help to provide girls and young women in underserved communities with the equipment, sports attire, and program fees needed to play sports. Also,

The top fundraisers today will be eligible to receive thousands of dollars in bonus donations from Bank of America - increasing the impact your donation could have.

👉 Please consider supporting any one of our 15 amazing runners today at the link below:

https://www.givengain.com/campaign/2026-dream-big-boston-marathon-team

Team members include: Paul Bessette, Ugbede Amedu, Erica Chareth, Ethan Fuller, Emily Howard, Kelly Matthews, Kerrin O'Leary, Krystal Privette, Rory Schauder, Anna Sherman, Elize Starr, Saydee Straub, Sarah Studley, Szymanski, and Jillian Williamson.

Marathon

03/10/2026

A very special thank you to Wasabi Technologies and the Boston Bruins Foundation for their generous $10,000 donation to Dream Big! during the 8th Annual Girls Hockey Day at TD Garden yesterday.

Hundreds of girls from across New England took to the ice at the Girls Hockey Day, in their fabulous hockey gear, for an unforgettable day of clinics, team sessions, and meet-and-greets with former Ice Hockey Olympians, Boston Fleet players, and the incredible Bruins Youth Hockey staff. And, lets not forget the once-in-a-lifetime experience of skating at TD Banknorth Garden that made the day even more magical.

At Dream Big!, our mission is to help girls and young women from economically disadvantaged communities to realize their potential and achieve their dreams through sports and physical activities. By providing sports equipment, sports attire, athletic footwear, program fees, and leadership training, we work to ensure that every girl and young women has the chance to play, build confidence, and develop the skills she needs to succeed both on and off the field without economic barriers.

We are so grateful for partners who believe in the power of girls and young women in sports and invest in the next generation of athletes and leaders.

Thank you again to everyone at Wasabi & the Boston Bruins for helping make this incredible day even more special and for supporting Dream Big! and the thousands of amazing and active girls and young women we serve! 🏒👏👏

Photos below from the event and check presentation with Julie Barry from Wasabi and Michael Dargin at the Bruins.

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03/08/2026

At Dream Big!, we believe every girl and young women deserves the chance to play, lead, and thrive. Today we celebrate the athletes, leaders, and dreamers of tomorrow.

Happy International Women’s Day!

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