Rebecca’s Dream was established in 2005 in celebration of the life of Rebecca Lynn Cutler, a journalist who succumbed to depression and bipolar disorder at age 30. Rebecca’s family and friends continue her personal mission to help others receive proper treatment and needed support.

The mission of Rebecca's Dream is to promote awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases. These illnesses affect over 10 million Americans. Our vision is to create a world where people have easy access to information, treatment, support and encouragement in order to live stable and productive lives.

Through fundraisers, meet-and-greet events, and generous donations from people like you, we have raised over $1,000,000 used to fund grants, generate resources and promote awareness while reducing the stigma of mental health issues.

Living with depression and bipolar disorder can be tough, but with helpful guidance, positive changes are possible for individuals and their families.

January 2012 Newsletter

Save The Date

7th Annual Benefit 
Saturday, October 20, 2012 
The Society for Arts 
1112 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago

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Our Rebeccas

John and I became friends through our daughters … our Rebeccas. The girls never met but they tied their parents together in a close bond we wish we did not share.

John Burghardt contacted me through the Rebecca’s Dream website several years ago. We became instant friends … forever. The reason? John’s daughter Rebecca lost her life to bipolar disorder in July, 2005. Our Rebecca lost her life to the same demon in July, 2004.

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