Demario Davis
Philanthropy
Devoted Dreamer's Foundation
Demario Davis founded the Devoted Dreamers Foundation in mid-2018, utilizing a Fiscal Sponsorship with the Players Philanthropy Fund. The Devoted Dreamers Foundation was created to equip the Next Generation of Leaders (entertainers, athletes, politicians, doctors, lawyers, etc.) with the tools to be successful spiritually, mentally, and physically.
Our youngest daughter Carly-Faith was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a type of cancer affecting the retina. No one can really prepare your heart to hear that your child has cancer. Before COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, we were scheduled to be back in New Orleans. Had we been there, the closest place for treatment would have been Houston! Thankfully, we were home in Nashville and were able to immediately see a specialist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt! Carly-Faith was placed under the care of one of the top research doctors and surgeons for this particular cancer, and this care team quickly became an extension of our family. After much discussion and prayer, we decided to move forward with surgery to remove Carly-Faith's left eye only two days after her diagnosis. After weeks of awaiting test results, we received the good news: Carly-Faith's cancer was removed in the nick of time and no chemotherapy would be needed! That's why our family will be matching every donation dollar for dollar.
All proceeds go to charity.
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