About Us
Cathie's Magical Memories is a non-profit that brings kids who have lost a parent to Walt Disney World with their surviving family to create new memories with their new normal and start to heal.
Create Magical Memories with Our Winter Wonderland Virtual Race!
Join us for the Running in a Winter Wonderland Virtual 5K/10K and help support Cathie's Magical Memories. Whether you run, walk, or stroll, this event is for everyone! Proceeds from the race help families create new, joyful memories together after loss. Sign up today to receive your exclusive race package and be part of the magic from anywhere in the world!
Sign Up Now and Make a Difference: https://www.goneforarun.com/virtual-race-running-in-a-winter-wonderland-2024/riww-001.html?cgid=gfar-30381
Thank You to Our Sponsors
This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. A huge thank you to:
Bellabling Shop
Comfy park-hopping fashion to make your magical adventures stylish and comfortable!
College TNT
Empowering students through their college journey with personalized tools and resources.
The Natural Accountant
Transparent bookkeeping and accounting solutions for your business.
Purpose, Profits & Pixie Dust
Inspiring women entrepreneurs to balance purpose, profit, and pixie dust in their business journeys.
The Visible CEO
Helping entrepreneurs build their dream businesses through visibility and connection.
Thank you for making this race a magical success and for supporting the mission of Cathie’s Magical Memories! Together, we’re creating cherished moments for families.
Now accepting donations to help fund our FIRST TRIPS!!!
You can do a one-time donation or set up monthly, quarterly, or annual donations.
Our Story
Cathie's Magical Memories is a non-profit that brings kids who have lost a parent to Walt Disney World with their surviving family to create new memories with their new normal and start to heal. Help us fund our first trips to Disney World for deserving families.
Cathie's Magical Memories was started by Lindsay and Courtnay Dollinger in March 2024. Cathie was their mother and she passed away from a 16-year battle with breast cancer in 2015. Despite her health challenges, Cathie loved going with her family to Disney, and Lindsay and Courtnay cherish their Disney memories made with their family.
After their mother's passing, Courtnay, Lindsay and their dad, Gary, have visited Disney several times to make more memories in their happy place. They saw how impactful this type of trip could be for a family when grieving, and know that bringing this experience to kids who have lost a parent can really help the healing and growing process.