Mama Mare Dream Trip
With Team Jilly Bean · In honor of Jill Gregorin Lecorchick
Every year, the Mama Mare Dream Trip sends a breast cancer survivor and their family on a dream vacation — a real break from the world of cancer. The recipient chooses the destination, and travel, accommodations, and spending money for food and entertainment are covered. Recipients are surprised during the holiday season.
The Mama Mare Dream Trip grew out of My Happy Place, founded by survivor Lauren Kriegel after a dream trip to Hawaii following her own treatment. Today it is carried on together with Team Jilly Bean — the family and friends of Jill Gregorin Lecorchick, who passed away in August 2015 after battling stage IV breast cancer for five years. After Jill's diagnosis in 2010, her sister Tricia discovered the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation and got the whole family involved; the foundation supported Jill with a grant toward medical expenses and a trip to Cancun that she used for her honeymoon.
Each year's recipient is chosen for the same qualities Jill possessed: courage, a never-give-up attitude, and a willingness to help others who are facing breast cancer.
Questions about the program? Contact Krista Kasper at kristakasper@mamamare.org.
The Mama Mare Dream Trip grew out of My Happy Place, founded by survivor Lauren Kriegel after a dream trip to Hawaii following her own treatment. Today it is carried on together with Team Jilly Bean — the family and friends of Jill Gregorin Lecorchick, who passed away in August 2015 after battling stage IV breast cancer for five years. After Jill's diagnosis in 2010, her sister Tricia discovered the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation and got the whole family involved; the foundation supported Jill with a grant toward medical expenses and a trip to Cancun that she used for her honeymoon.
Each year's recipient is chosen for the same qualities Jill possessed: courage, a never-give-up attitude, and a willingness to help others who are facing breast cancer.
Questions about the program? Contact Krista Kasper at kristakasper@mamamare.org.
Meet Our Dream Trip Recipients
2025 Dream Trip Recipient
Our 9th Annual Dream Trip Giveaway · December 2025
This year's most deserving recipient is a 30-year-old single mom from Brick, NJ. Incredibly strong, she is battling stage IV breast cancer, and we were so excited to surprise her with a week-long vacation of her choice to look forward to.
Thank you to her friend and co-worker, Denise DeBella Worden, for nominating her; to the Herbertsville Fire Company and Brick Township Police Department for helping us pull off the surprise; to Tammy J. Kleeman for her creative and generous contributions; and to the Gregorin/Rutherford family for sharing in Jill's legacy year after year.
Thank you to her friend and co-worker, Denise DeBella Worden, for nominating her; to the Herbertsville Fire Company and Brick Township Police Department for helping us pull off the surprise; to Tammy J. Kleeman for her creative and generous contributions; and to the Gregorin/Rutherford family for sharing in Jill's legacy year after year.
2024 Dream Trip Recipient
Our 2024 Christmas Miracle · The Gallo Family
In June 2025, our 2024 Christmas Miracle Dream Trip recipient and her beautiful family set off for Aruba! The timing couldn't have been better: her daughter had just graduated high school, and she and her husband were about to celebrate their 20th anniversary. They honeymooned in Aruba, so of course we sent them back to the resort where it all started.
We were thrilled for the Gallo family to create lifelong memories after a very challenging year. Thank you to all of our supporters who make dreams like this possible.
We were thrilled for the Gallo family to create lifelong memories after a very challenging year. Thank you to all of our supporters who make dreams like this possible.
2023 Dream Trip Recipients
Our 2023 Christmas Miracle · Peter, Samantha & Their Girls
In summer 2024, our 2023 Christmas Miracle Dream Trip recipients returned home from a week at Disney World. We are so thrilled that Samantha is doing so well and that their time away was full of memory-making magic!
“Thank you so much for this opportunity — it was truly amazing for all of us.”
“Mama Mare was truly a beacon of light during a dark time in our lives. Our trip to Disney strengthened our family again and allowed us the recovery we needed after both a physical and emotional journey.” — Samantha
Thank you to our incredible donors, who allow us to give families battling breast cancer these wonderful and deserving experiences.
“Thank you so much for this opportunity — it was truly amazing for all of us.”
“Mama Mare was truly a beacon of light during a dark time in our lives. Our trip to Disney strengthened our family again and allowed us the recovery we needed after both a physical and emotional journey.” — Samantha
Thank you to our incredible donors, who allow us to give families battling breast cancer these wonderful and deserving experiences.
2020 Dream Trip Recipient
Our 2020 Christmas Miracle · The Siecinski Family
More Dream Trip Memories
Moments from past Jilly Bean Dream Trips
Remembering Jill
Jill Gregorin Lecorchick was one of our most beloved fighters. Many of you who have attended our events knew Jill and her family — Team JillyBean has always been the largest team at our 5K. She was the very first woman the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation granted a Survivors Thrive grant to, as well as a My Happy Place trip that she used for her honeymoon.
We will forever cherish the memories of Jill's smiling face and always admire her strength in the face of adversity. Through the Jilly Bean Dream Trip, her legacy lives on in every family we are able to send away to make memories together.
Jill's memory also lives on through scholarships for students whose lives have been touched by breast cancer — learn more about our Think Pink School Program.
Jill Gregorin Lecorchick was one of our most beloved fighters. Many of you who have attended our events knew Jill and her family — Team JillyBean has always been the largest team at our 5K. She was the very first woman the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation granted a Survivors Thrive grant to, as well as a My Happy Place trip that she used for her honeymoon.
We will forever cherish the memories of Jill's smiling face and always admire her strength in the face of adversity. Through the Jilly Bean Dream Trip, her legacy lives on in every family we are able to send away to make memories together.
Jill's memory also lives on through scholarships for students whose lives have been touched by breast cancer — learn more about our Think Pink School Program.