Second Wind Dreams

When Marvin and his brother arrived at the Atlanta Braves' home stadium Truist Park, something extraordinary happened. From the moment they walked through the gates, Marvin was treated like a star. He settled into incredible seats directly behind home plate, enjoyed all the food and drinks he could want, met the Braves mascot Blooper, and even took home a game ball. But the best part wasn’t the seats, the food or even meeting the beloved Blooper—it was sitting beside his brother and sharing a night that took them both back to childhood.

As they watched the game together, Marvin quietly said, “That should’ve been me when I was younger, playing on that team.” His brother didn’t hesitate, “No, he truly was an amazing ballplayer. He DID deserve that.” In that moment, everyone understood just how much this Dream meant. 

Baseball IS Marvin, and he is baseball. And for one unforgettable night, he got to experience the joy, pride and belonging he had always felt at the ballpark. 

His talent and love of the game drove him to try out for the Mets, Yankees, Cubs, and other major league teams. He ultimately played for the International League in Puerto Rico with a career spanning 20 years. When Second Wind Dreams learned of his desire to attend another game, the nonprofit committed to making that dream a reality. 

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This is the Season of Dreams. A season when a wish can become a memory, a memory can become a celebration, and a single Dream can bring people together. Marvin’s Dream was made possible because people and organizations said yes—yes to showing up, yes to going the extra mile, and yes to creating a moment that Marvin and his brother will carry with them. 

Your gift can help make the next Dream possible. Because every person deserves to be seen, celebrated and reminded that their story still has beautiful moments left to write.

Give today. Help make this a Season of Dreams.

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Second Wind Dreams® is an internationally-known nonprofit organization changing the perception of aging through the fulfillment of dreams and the offering of the patented Virtual Dementia Tour® to help caregivers understand the physical and cognitive challenges facing those with dementia. Founded in 1997, the Atlanta-based organization is recognized as the first in the nation to focus on enhancing the quality of life for elders through the fulfillment of dreams.