Dear Dreamers,
What a night! Our DreamBIG Gala was everything we hoped it would be—and more.
I want to express my gratitude to everyone—our committed committee, amazing staff, event partners, supportive board, Dreamland members, and especially our fantastic co-hosts Ken Mehlman, Kate Brosnan, and Rob Cocuzzo—for their passion, creativity, and effort that made this memorable evening possible. We also proudly honored Laurie Richards as the Mr. Rogers Good Neighbor Award winner and presented Charley Walters with this year’s DreamBIG Honoree Award. A special thanks to the talented artists who crafted the unique surfboards for our silent auction, adding beauty and excitement to the night. DreamBIG is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a celebration of everything The Dreamland stands for—and it wouldn’t have been successful without your support
An Exciting New Chapter
This year’s event also signaled the start of an exciting new chapter: a strategic partnership between The Dreamland and The Nantucket Project. Driven by our shared dedication to community, conversation, and cultural enrichment, this collaboration aims to strengthen year-round engagement through public programs and meaningful dialogue, right here at The Dreamland. Their inaugural event at the Dreamland will take place on August 14. For more information, please email [email protected]
Keep Dreaming with Us
If DreamBIG left you feeling inspired, I hope you’ll continue to dream with us all year long—by becoming a member, joining us for a show, or attending one of the many events that keep the island entertained and engaged throughout the year.
And if you haven’t had a chance to support DreamBIG yet, there’s still time to make an impact. Click here to make a secure, 100% tax-deductible donation.
Thank you for helping us dream big, aim high, and create something truly special. Whether you joined us at the event or supported us throughout the year, we are deeply grateful.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Alicia Carney, Executive Director, Nantucket Dreamland
P.S. Mark your calendars—next year’s DreamBIG Gala will take place on Friday, July 17, 2026. We can’t wait to do it all again with you!
For questions or more information, contact:
Michelle Feldmann at [email protected]
Thank you to our 2025 DreamBIG Benefactors (as of 7/18/25)
DreamBIG Benefactors – $100,000
Wendy & Eric Schmidt
Diamond Benefactors – $50,000
Ruth Stanton Foundation
Platinum Benefactors – $25,000
Charley & Martha Polachi
Blair & Amanda Jacobson
Alicia & Tim Mullen
Ken Mehlman
Gold Benefactors – $20,000
Robin Rednor & Robert Veghte Kennedy
Silver Benefactors – $15,000
Norman & Sondra Levenson
Bronze Benefactors – $10,000
The Inquirer & Mirror
John Schmidt & Wendy Conway
Rose Gold Benefactors – $5,000
WingWorks
Lori & Eric Dannheim
Chris Ruggeri & Melissa Bodner
Debbie Lewis & Bob Grinberg
Jackie Moss & Brian Shaw
Annie L Bissinger & Mark Poor
Chris & Kathleen Matthews
Alan & Marcia Lazowski
Linwood & Ellen Dame
Gene Clapp
Bill & Caroline Cooling
Copper Benefactors – $2,500
Ray & Laura Brusca
Maureen McAllister & Charlie Platt
Stuart & Lynne Elfland
Tom & Jennifer Sleeper
Roger & Lisa Krakoff
Tom & Tanya Forman
Timothy Mayopoulos & Heather Russell
Jeffrey & Hillary Hedges-Rayport
Marsha & Bob Egan
Melanie Sabelhaus & Jim Guidera
Michael Schulder & Nancy Field
John & Susan Flahive
Emily & Kevin Mullins
Lori & Kim Preston
Diane Archer
Mark & Gwenn Snider
Michael Kizilbash & Nancy Dubuc
Marybeth & Christopher Gibson
Mary & Eric Tanenblatt
Ryan Williams & Sage Morgan
Rob Cocuzzo & Jenny Johnson
Chris & Missy Griffiths
Bob & Anne Drapeau
Edmund Liddle & Amanda Tosch
Joan McPhee & Michael Gilson
Charles Mappin & Robert Franklin
Charles Byrne & Ellen Mitchell
Leah Day VanHorn & Greg VanHorn
Carolina Save
Greg & Beth Beldock
Lisa Spencer
Drew & Jessica Guff
Kelly Gallagher & Colleen Gallagher
Carpet Clean of Nantucket
General Services, Inc.
Daniel & Angela Yergin
Chris & Ana Young
Mark Greenberg & Tami Morachnick
Michael LaScola & Orla Murphy LaScola
Pearl Benefactors – $1,250
Tamara Greenman
Judith Seinfeld
Amber Cantella
Darla Stuckey
Rebecca Becker
Felix Browne
Heidi Mathey
Lisa Britton Parker
Lori Ordover
Wendy Hudson
Madeline Grayson
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