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We Believe — Believe In Tomorrow provides exceptional hospital and retreat housing services to critically ill children and their families. We believe in keeping families together during a child’s medical crisis, and that the gentle cadence of normal family life has a powerful influence on the healing process.
Dear Friends,
There are many ways that you can help to change the world of Believe In Tomorrow children and their families. Wherever you live in the United States, you can make a big difference in helping us expand our programs and services to even more families in need. Here are just a couple of ways that you can help.
As always, thank you for your support. Together we can make a big difference in improving the lives of some very special children. And by doing so, we can do our part to make the world a better place.
Thank you for believing.
Brian Morrison
Founder & CEO
Snowmageddon at The Believe In Tomorrow Children's House at Johns Hopkins
Many families staying at our hospital housing facilities, including the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at St. Casimir, and families staying at Believe In Tomorrow’s House by the Sea, our multi-unit respite facility in Ocean City, MD form strong bonds and friendships. Snowmageddon 2010 and Super Bowl XLIV Weekend at the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins was no exception. 
The biggest snow storm to blanket the mid-Atlantic region in almost a Century, didn’t deter families staying at the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins from getting into the Super Bowl Spirit – AND a Super, Super Bowl feast, donated by Nacho Mama’s and Mama’s on the Half Shell’s, Scunny McCusker scored BIG with our families gearing up for the game.
When word about the delicious Super Bowl spread Scunny was putting together for our guests at the house got out – Perry Seale and his brother in law were the first to volunteer to tackle the ice, snow and unknown number of road closures to pick up the vats of crab soup, crab cakes, pizza pies and other treats for everyone at the house. Perry said, “It was like an adventure. When we couldn’t continue down one road, the GPS would recalculate and we would be on our way, until the next snow filled street.” What would typically be a 15 minute outing in normal conditions, took almost 2 hours, but the wait was worth it!
Perry and Jill Seales’ 16 year old son, Eli was facing heart surgery the day after the Super Bowl, so an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends and root for the underdog team was a very special and appropriate way to spend the evening prior to his surgery, especially for this avid football fan.
Perry said “Everyone who finds themselves at the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins is an underdog. When my son witnessed the Saints scoring their game winning touchdown, he jumped up, threw his arms up in the air and shouted ‘YES!’”
“It was then we all knew we were really just rooting for each other. Being around others facing the same or similar medical challenges really gives you perspective. You learn you’re not alone.” He added, “My son loved every minute of that weekend. He is wise beyond his years.”
30+ Days till Spring...P2F 2010 is JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Get your game, no TEAM ON for Believe In Tomorrow’s Port to Fort 2010!
Want to get in shape, have fun and raise money for a great cause – well, click here to sign up NOW for Believe In Tomorrow’s 14th Annual 6K Run/Family Walk. See you on Sunday, April 25, at 9:00 AM, at the Baltimore Museum of Industry for a GREAT race and a GOOD time! Thank you to our sponsors, Home Depot, MIX 106.5, FOX 45, DeWalt, the Lane Company, Geddes, MJMorgan Group, Eastern Savings Bank, and Event Solutions. There is still time to confirm a sponsorship contact Elizabeth Foks at efoks@believeintomorrow.org
*If you're in the market for new running/walking gear (Remember SPRING is COMING!) head to Road Runner Sports, in Columbia, MD mention Believe In Tomorrow and receive 10% off your purchase.
They call him Super Van Valkenburgh
Don’t say we didn’t give you fair warning…Ten Year Old Alex Van Valkenburgh…
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GIVE BACK, GET INVOLVED OR GET LUCKY…YOU BETTER BELIEVE…
Triple your chances to win BIG and support Believe In Tomorrow’s National Children’s Foundation. It’s Believe In Tomorrow’s TRIPLE GRAND RAFFLE. Donation $1.00 per ticket or Lucky 7 for $5.00.
Grand Prize: Sony Bravia 46” 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV
First Prize: Bose Acoustic Wave music system with a 5-CD changer
Second Prize: Sony Blu-Ray Disc Player BDP S360
Winners need not be present to win. Drawing September 26, 2010. Call (800) 933-5470 to purchase your tickets – or stop by our headquarters at 6601 Frederick Road, Baltimore, MD 21228– or the Believe In Tomorrow House by the Sea, in Ocean City, Maryland – or the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House at Johns Hopkins. This is an ideal fund-raising opportunity for your civic group, Sorority or Fraternity, Girl or Boy Scout Troop, Sports team, business or FAMILY and an easy way to support our hospital and respite housing initiatives and our other programs that support families with critically ill children.
Some very special traits run in this family
When Kevin Gugliotta noticed a young swimmer in distress on a hot summer day at the beach in Ocean City, Maryland, he sprang into action. Fortunately Lifeguard Tom Morgan assessed the situation and knew both swimmers needed help to get out of the water safely. As fate would have it, Tom Morgan was a supporter of Believe In Tomorrow National Children’s Foundation. Often times when people are brought together during times of distress, they are able to form a common bond. That day at the beach, more than a decade ago, created an impact on the entire Gugliotta family – and they ALL sprang into action for Believe In Tomorrow...
Continue Reading Families Enjoy The Toughest Sport on Dirt and Other Uplifting Adventures
Believe In Tomorrow Families Enjoy the “Toughest Sport on Dirt” on the West Coast and Uplifting Adventures along the Gulf Coast
On the Ground with the PBR
Edgar Lujano and his family received VIP treatment and a behind the scenes tour at the Professional Bull Riders appearance in Anaheim, CA, in late January. Edgar sent us the following message:
By the way, yes my family and I had an amazing time yesterday (with the PBR). Our favorite parts were the fire show; the suspense if the riders were going to last the 8 seconds and most of all -- the dancing clown. He was so funny my gut almost burst.
On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to thank the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s Foundation for giving us the opportunity to participate in this event.
Love and thanks from
Edgar Lujano and family
Believe In Tomorrow Families be on the lookout. The PBR is coming to an arena Near You
Uplifting Hands On Adventures…
Nine year old McKenzie Smith, her cousin Blake, her Grand mom and other Believe In Tomorrow families received an uplifting adventure and got a spectacular view of the Panhandle, like never before, when they boarded the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Blimp. Believe In Tomorrow National Children’s Foundation and the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Blimp are teaming up to give families with critically ill children a Hands On Flying Adventure, in an effort to raise awareness for Believe In Tomorrow in the Panhandle region of the United States. Click to view shots of McKenzie's adventure. Additional rides are scheduled for Montgomery, AL, Biloxi, MS and Pell City, AL.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Dear Believe In Tomorrow,
This thank you is long overdue, but I was waiting for my sister to download the pictures, so I could give you a taste of what a wonderful time we had. First, I want to thank all the staff (and volunteers). You are truly amazing and kind hearted.
We did need to leave the (Believe In Tomorrow House on Wisp Mountain) early, but we are so thankful for the time we had. The boys really enjoyed the time we had at the cabin. They want to go back, even though it’s such a long drive.
To my surprise, Jordan loved the mountain roller coaster. When I (first) saw the roller coaster, I thought there is no way he is going to go on it. Not only did he ride the roller coaster several times – he kept wanting to go faster and faster…and this is Mr. Cautious...