About Us
A nationwide movement celebrating students as heroes and empowering them to discover their purpose
Who We Are
Celebrating 120,000+ Heroes Across America
At Kids Dreams Matter, we celebrate every young hero and their amazing achievements. We reward heroes who discover and pursue their dreams as the foundation for a brighter future.
Through innovative programs that help students discover their purpose and by fostering character development, we create pathways for students to reach their potential. We've built a nationwide network of champions, partners, and communities united in celebrating kids' dreams that will shape tomorrow.
Our Mission
We Support Children to Discover and Embrace Their Dream as the Key to Change the Future
We are dedicated to ensuring that they feel believed in, empowering their minds so they can reach their highest potential.
The Meeting That Changed Everything
When Robert Krumroy and Adrian Martinca met at a Youth Summit, they discovered a shared vision: to celebrate every child's dream and provide the resources to make those dreams reality.
Robert Krumroy
Co-Founder & President
Bikes for Kids USA
Robert carries forward the legacy of basketball legend Meadowlark Lemon through Bikes for Kids USA. Since its inception, the program has celebrated over 100,000 young heroes, rewarding their character and achievements while promoting physical wellness.
Heroes earn bikes by completing hero-building curriculum focused on core values: dream big, work hard, be kind, and never give up.
Adrian Martinca
Co-Founder & CEO
OPEN Doors Challenge
Adrian founded the OPEN Doors Challenge to reward amazing young heroes with technology. Through partnerships with Technology for the Future and other organizations, the program has celebrated over 20,000 heroes with computers and technology resources.
Beyond hardware, OPEN Doors provides training, support, and ongoing resources to celebrate achievements and help heroes soar in today's digital world.
