WELCOME TO DANIEL'S DREAMS
Our mission is to provide comfort, hope, and financial support to families whose children are experiencing serious illness and long-term hospitalization — so they can focus on what matters most.
9.8%
of newborns in the US are admitted to the NICU
$3K–$6K
average cost per single day of a NICU stay for a preemie family
180–300
days children with severe conditions can spend in long-term hospitalization
$70K+
average NICU cost alone — with first-year care often reaching $49K–$100K more
The Daniel’s Dreams Nonprofit was created in honor of our son, Daniel Carter, who was born prematurely at 24 weeks and spent his six days earthside in the NICU. This organization exists to honor Daniel’s legacy and provide hope to others in need by supporting families like ours whose children are experiencing critical illness requiring long-term hospitalization, including but not limited to the NICU.
After our time in the NICU with Daniel, we experienced both the financial and emotional weight of a prolonged hospital stay. Our mission is to share hope and help alleviate the financial burden of medical costs so families can focus solely on loving, supporting, and caring for their children during their greatest time of need, without the added stress of overwhelming medical bills.
Daniel was born on November 13, 2024, as a strong little fighter. He weighed 1 pound 4 ounces at birth and was expected to go home on his due date, March 2. While we wish our son were here with us on earth, we trust that his life, though short, was filled with deep purpose. Through Daniel’s Dreams, we hope to be a source of faith, hope, and support for families who are walking the path we once walked.
Daniel’s Dreams supports families in the Phoenix, Arizona area whose children are currently, or have recently been, long-term hospitalized due to critical illness. We provide meaningful financial support toward medical bills while sharing hope and faith, allowing parents to focus on what matters most — loving, supporting, and being present with their children during difficult hospital stays.
Families who may qualify:
