The Dream Connection

(June 25, 2015) - The MDRT Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to The Dream Connection which provides dreams and wishes for area children who suffer from life-threatening or chronically debilitating illnesses. The Dream Connection is an ALL VOLUNTEER organization, founded in 1985 in Knoxville.

Through its global grants, the MDRT Foundation is committed to building stronger families and communities around the globe. This year, the MDRT Foundation will award nearly $1 million in MDRT member-endorsed grants to more than 100 charitable organizations worldwide.

Representing the MDRT Foundation, John R. Milam, CLU presented the donation to The Dream Connection on June 25, at their monthly board of directors meeting.

“This grant will allow us to put a smile on many faces, allowing us make dreams come true for the many children and families we touch”, according to President, Bea Vogel.

About the MDRT Foundation:
The MDRT Foundation was created in 1959 to provide MDRT members with a means to give back to their communities. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated more than $29 million in more than 70 countries throughout the world and in all 50 U.S. states. These funds were raised by MDRT members and industry partners. For more information, visit mdrtfoundation.org

About MDRT:
The MDRT Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Million Dollar Round Table, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®. MDRT is an international, independent association of nearly 42,000 of the world’s best life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 80 countries and territories. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of sales excellence in the life insurance and financial services business. For more information, visit mdrt.org