Here at The Dream Factory, our theme for 2020 was “Keep Dreaming”. In everything that we did, our ultimate goal was simply to keep kids dreaming BIG. It was our goal to remind our Dream Kids and families that there is a whole community behind them, and that they can still experience the magic of a dream come true, even when things feel a little bit scary.
Read MoreWhile 2020 might have been a challenging year, there's no doubt that we ended it with an absolutely wonderful month. December kicked off with our Virtual Auction on December 1st, raising over $200,000 - but that was just the start! Keep reading to find out what dreams came true in December, and how our incredible community made this month one of the high points of 2020!
Read MoreDecember is here - and while we're excited about all of the exciting things we have coming up before the end of the year; we wanted to look back on a very busy November and share a little bit about a few special dreams come true, our first ever virtual auction, and some ways for you to shop and dine local! Keep reading for all the details!
Read MoreCOVID-19 changed my dream from wanting to go to Disney World to build lightsabers and droids with my family, to wanting an above-ground pool. I chose to dream for a pool because before I got cancer I was a competitive swimmer and I had to stop due to chemo and being scared. I was scared to get back into the pool with no hair.
Read MoreTravis is a brilliant thinker and a creative soul, with a very quick wit that is always thinking outside of the box. These are all qualities that his friends love about him. Travis and his best friends love to hang out, watch YouTube or anime, and laugh over Snapchat about all of their inside jokes.
Read MoreIn this special issue of The Dreamer, you can see stories of your generous gifts at work to bring dreams back to little hearts.
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that October has already come and gone. We hope that you all had a safe (and fun!) Halloween and are staying safe and well. At The Dream Factory, we had a great month full of some exciting virtual events, wonderful new partners, and dreams come true! We’re also excited to share some exciting news about our newly announced Virtual Auction! Keep reading below to check it out!
Read MoreThe fall is officially here! While September was a very busy month at The Dream Factory, it was also Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we shared stories of some of the incredible Dream Kids who have battled cancer. It is an absolute privilege to get to bring dreams to life for these kids, and so many other kids in our province who are battling life-threatening illnesses.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2018: A day to be remembered. It was the day our little warrior, Malcolm was born. Malcolm was born full-term without complication, and gained weight like a champ in the first 3 months of his life. I may have struggled as a first time mom, but he was certainly thriving.
Read MoreIt's hard to believe that the summer months are already winding down! Even though it feels like summer just started, there is so much good for us to celebrate from the last few months. Keep reading below for a few special dreams come true, and inspirational stories about the folks who are making those dreams possible!
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