LIVING THE DREAM FOUNDATION

Together, we make dreams come true for children and young adults living with life threatening illnesses.

[Sonic Temple Festival @SonicTempleFest]

TOOL surprises fan battling terminal Stage 4 Brain Cancer at @SonicTempleFest.

Meet Ewan, a true warrior finding hope each day. He was a drummer as a young teen and grew up loving @Tool. It was his dream to one day see them live. When the band learned his story, they sent him a huge bundle of merch along with an invitation to be their special guest where he would watch their show onstage at Sonic Temple Festival.

During @LambOfGod's set, Danny Carey surprised him side stage and they talked all things drums. Later that night he got to meet rest of the band who signed his favorite album, gifted him with the setlist, drum sticks, guitar picks, & more.

A once in a lifetime experience for a truly deserving fan. Thank you TOOL for going above and beyond to make Ewan’s @LTDFoundation dream come true!

[LIVING THE DREAM FOUNDATION @LTDFoundation]

10 years ago, Ewan was given a 6 month prognosis after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Brain Cancer.

This year he spent his dream day at @SonicTempleFest, hanging with @lambofgod backstage & watching their set from side stage. Ewan is still here living the dream, every single day🤘

[Sonic Temple Festival @SonicTempleFest]

Oli Sykes makes dream come true for fan battling cancer 🖤

Diagnosed with a rare cancer, Ewing Sarcoma, Bennie has endured 14 rounds of chemotherapy, multiple blood transfusions, and a total knee replacement that forced him to relearn how to walk. Despite it all, he never gave up hope. As one of @bmthofficial's biggest fans, his dream came true at Sonic Temple when @olobersyko closed out their set singing “Drown” with him! It was an unforgettable night that Bennie will cherish forever. @LTDFoundation

🎥 Alex Ayala

[LIVING THE DREAM FOUNDATION @LTDFoundation]

A true Day 1 fan of @TURNSTILEHC, AJ got to see them headline @RockvilleFest for his Dream Day.

Since 2019, AJ has battled cancer. Despite being on chemo and radiation all these years he still finds the strength to keep fighting for the things he loves most like live music.

[Pierce The Veil @piercetheveil]

PRISCILLA GIVING THE MIDDLE FINGER TO CANCER AT @SONICTEMPLEFEST WITH @LTDFOUNDATION 🖤

Last May, Priscilla’s life changed when she was diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Carcinoma and given 12 months. Since then, she’s been overcoming the odds and fighting cancer bravely, passing the prognosis her doctors gave her and making it to her Dream Day. She truly held on till May!

Stay strong Priscilla, hold on till September and we’ll see you at our homecoming show. That’s a promise. 
🎥 Alex Ayala, Samuel Shapiro

[Welcome To Rockville @RockvilleFest]

POV: You sing with @olobersyko for your Dream Day 🤘

Battling Stage 4 Cancer, Jessyca has turned to music to get her through the hardest parts of life. Her weekend felt straight out of a movie, from her unforgettable experience with @LambOfGod to hanging backstage with @BMTHOfficial and @WakaFlocka. For a little while, Jessyca was able to forget all she’s going through and feel like the rockstar she is.

📸 Matty Vogel
🎥 Alex Ayala

[LIVING THE DREAM FOUNDATION @LTDFoundation]

“Thank you Randy… for seeing me.” 🖤
Meet Jessyca, a single mother courageously battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer. Despite living with pain every day, she fights for her son & family. For her Dream Day at @RockvilleFest, she got to hang backstage with @LambOfGod’s Randy Blythe.

[Pierce The Veil @piercetheveil]

WE’RE GIVING AWAY A TRIP TO OUR SOLD OUT HOMETOWN SHOW IN SAN DIEGO IN SUPPORT OF THE AMAZING NONPROFIT @LTDFoundation

DONATE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN AT https://t.co/ADQkZqNTgR

[I Prevail @IPrevailBand]

We're giving away a trip to Berlin to hang with us backstage + exclusive viewing access at our show! Donate to @LTDFoundation to enter and help us make dreams come true for children and young adults living with life-threatening illnesses. Donate today: https://t.co/Td7p3nIWY5

[Lamb Of God @lambofgod]

We’re giving away a trip to meet us backstage in Brooklyn to support @LTDFoundation!

Donate now for your chance to join us in New York with flights and hotel, two VIP tickets for our show at Brooklyn Paramount on April 23, a signed drumhead, a signed copy of our new album, the chance to meet us backstage and more.

Help us make dreams come true for children and young adults living with life-threatening illnesses. Donate now for your chance to win at: https://t.co/pEBm9U1Rxt

[LIVING THE DREAM FOUNDATION @LTDFoundation]

Our hearts are full thinking about the unforgettable Dream Days this year. We wouldn’t be here without the support from bands, festivals, artist management and crew who pour their love in to bringing these experiences to life.

Thank you for being part of it all. 🖤

[LIVING THE DREAM FOUNDATION @LTDFoundation]

Our mission is to give back & to help make dreams come true for music fans with life-threatening illnesses.

This Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to give back - to your community, to a neighbor, or to yourself. Every act of giving matters & helps make this world a better place.

[Vans Warped Tour @VansWarpedTour]

Meet Jessica, our @LTDFoundation Dream Day guest who’s bravely battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer.

Her weekend kicked off hanging backstage with @machinegunkelly where they had meaningful one-on-one time as she shared how his music has helped her through her diagnosis.

[LIVING THE DREAM FOUNDATION @LTDFoundation]

Meet Maverick.🤘

When @RonnieRadke heard one of his fans was battling Leukemia, he invited Maverick to @VansWarpedTour. He hung out backstage with Ronnie, got his autograph, & got to end @FIROfficial’s headlining set by joining the band ON STAGE to say goodnight!

[Pierce The Veil @piercetheveil]

TATUM’S ‘I CAN’T HEAR YOU WORLD TOUR’ DREAM DAY WITH @LTDFoundation 🖤

At just 15 years old, Tatum is battling a rare and aggressive soft tissue cancer. We wanted to do something special for her Dream Day so we invited her out to a show, brought her on the tour bus for a hang, set her up side stage for our set, and even let her play Vic’s guitar at the end of one of our songs. We are sending all our love as you continue to fight, Tatum! Keep holding on.🖤

🎥 Beau Austin

[Pierce The Veil @piercetheveil]

LENA’S ‘I CAN’T HEAR YOU’ DREAM DAY WITH @LTDFoundation 🖤

Fighting Stage 4 Brain Cancer, Lena has faced challenges most could never imagine. Defying the limits of her diagnosis, she continues to fight with incredible strength and a positive spirit every single day. Her best friend calls her the biggest inspiration and we couldn’t agree more. We’re so honored to have shared this special Dream Day with you, Lena. Thank you for showing us what it means to be resilient.

🎥 Beau Austin

[Aftershock Festival @AFTERSHOCKSAC]

Battling Stage 4 breast cancer, Destiny is a 29 year old mother who does everything she can to make her kids happy. Even on the hardest days, her love for her two toddlers keeps her going.

For her @LTDFoundation Dream Day at Aftershock Festival the bands and crew rolled out the red carpet. Destiny hung out backstage with @Korn, who showered her with merch and Ray Luzier surprised her with a signed drumhead and sticks! She also got to watch one of her favorite bands @BMTHofficial and got high-fived by Oli Sykes, met @JeffreeStar, @MIWband, @BilmuriTweets, and more.

Sending all our love to you, Destiny. You got this! ❤️

📸: Alex Ayala

[LIVING THE DREAM FOUNDATION @LTDFoundation]

Meet Bryan🤘Diagnosed with Stage 4 Brain Cancer in 2022, he’s the definition of resilience. 

For his Dream Day at @AFTERSHOCKSAC, he met his favorite band, @lambofgod, hung out backstage with Randy, and watched their set from the pit & side stage!

Bryan you inspire us all! 🖤

[Aftershock Festival @AFTERSHOCKSAC]

Meet Elyse - the girl at the rock show! 🤘

After beating cancer twice, Elyse is facing her third battle with Stage 4 Angiosarcoma with the same fierce strength that defines her. She spent her @LTDFoundation Dream Day at Aftershock Festival with her favorite bands, @blink182 and @GoodCharlotte. She got to hang out with them, watch their sets from the soundboard, get her favorite vinyls autographed and share all about it with Danny Wimmer.

Thank you to everyone who showed Elyse so much love. It was a perfect dream come true!

📸: Alex Ayala

[Louder Than Life @LTLFest]

Meet Sebastian. Sebastian has a rare, complicated form of Muscular Dystrophy that causes him severe pain and difficulty facing daily tasks. Despite this, he strives to face every day with a smile.

For his @LTDFoundation Dream Day at Louder Than Life this year, Sebastian got to meet headliners @TheOfficialA7X and @Slayer backstage! 🤘 After getting to know the bands, talking all things music, and getting Slayer’s signed setlist, he also got to hang with @LambOfGod, @BreakingBenj, and meet the heart behind the festival - Danny Wimmer!

It takes a village to make a day like this happen, so thank you to everyone involved in making this dream come true.

📸 Alex Nauth