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The Remember Balloons Live!

Hold the Story: 1,000 Gifts for a National Moment!

And help us take this Akron-born production from the stage to screens across the country!

Fresh off a successful national tour, The Remember Balloons Live returns in 2026 with an all-new, expanded production—premiering in Akron, Ohio, where it was born.

Created by award-winning choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson and acclaimed composer Theron Brown, this moving stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book blends original jazz, contemporary dance, and multimedia storytelling into a family-centered experience.

This new version features:

A 90-minute production 10 local jazz musicians and 10 members of the Akron Symphony Orchestra A new character, Dad, adding emotional depth At its core, The Remember Balloons Live is a story for families navigating memory loss, especially Alzheimer’s and dementia. It honors caregivers, uplifts the voices of those living with memory challenges, and creates space for healing and connection across generations.

Now, we’re taking it to the screen.

In partnership with PBS Western Reserve, we’re filming this expanded version and submitting it for national PBS syndication—so families everywhere can experience its message of love, memory, and resilience.

🎈 Join the Movement We’re rallying 1,000 supporters to give $100 to raise $100,000 to bring this vision to life.

Your support will:

Fund professional filming Support PBS broadcast submission Elevate Akron artists nationally Share this story with families across the country Sponsorship packages with meaningful benefits start at $2,500. Donations of any amount are welcome and deeply appreciated.

Together, we can celebrate powerful storytelling, honor caregivers, and uplift Akron’s artists—sharing this message from our city to the nation.

Be a Memory Keeper. Support The Remember Balloons Live.

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2% of $100,000 goal · 15 supporters
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