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7 year old Alice lives with autism and struggles to relax in her home. She's very strong and likes to climb and break things. Specially designed ‘tough furniture’ will mean she can be in her bedroom and mum doesn't have to worry about things being damaged. Read more
To ensure we reach the children who need our attention the most, we have a set eligibility criteria that must be met in order to have a dream come true. Read more
Klayte lives with Cerebral palsy, so his walking is easily compromised. Having an adapted trike would mean Klayte can join in with his brothers and feel more included. Read more
Which? Trusted Traders, an endorsement scheme that recognises trustworthy traders, has partnered with children’s charity Dreams Come True to help fulfil the dreams of children who have it tough. Read more
Listening to music helps Corey manage his autism as it quickly calms him down. Corey's new iPad has given him control and Mum says he’s now a lot calmer and happier. Read more
Zahra was referred for a dream from her school. They told us: “she loves lions, so an experience where she can meet lions close up would be amazing. When speaking to mum it became even clearer how much Zahra loves lions. Ever since they bought a painting of a lion and put it on the wall at home, Zahra has been fascinated. She has always wanted to be picked up to touch the painting and has a lion toy of her own. Zahra has a teddy, “Mr Lion”, who goes everywhere with her, apart from school, but as Read more
Students at Bristnall Hall Academy have recently enjoyed an incredible theatre experience at the Birmingham Hippodrome provided by Dreams Come True Charity. Read more
Halton Lodge Children’s Centre recently had the launch of their re-fitted sensory room which will bring essential sensory stimulation for children in the local area living with a disability, serious illness or life limiting condition. The community space makeover was delivered as part of our Community Dreams programme. Read more
Tavyian, 9, lives with Downs Syndrome and came to us with a dream of an adapted trike, with a basket, as he loves to take his teddies and books with him. He suffers significant pain in his back and feet if he is standing or walking for any length of time. This makes it difficult to go anywhere, as he is too heavy to carry. Read more
He lives with Dravet Syndrome and experiences the full range of symptoms, so he suffers from life threatening seizures that require urgent medical treatment, and an absence of awareness of danger in his surroundings. This means he needs constant supervision both at home and while out and about to ensure he doesn’t come to any harm. His condition has been gradually increasing in severity, his mum describes day to day life with Alfie as ‘living on a knife edge’. Read more
Jayden, 8, is non-verbal, and his autism results in significant impairment in his social interactions and social communication. When Jayden came to Dreams Come True he didn’t want to play or sleep in his room. Jayden is a real Disney Mickey Mouse fan, and we are delighted to have been able to create Jayden’s dream bedroom for him... Read more
Staff and pupils at Victoria School recently celebrated the arrival of a ‘Dream’ delivery, in the form of six specially adapted trikes that have been donated by national Charity, Dreams Come True. Victoria School in Northfield is a community special school maintained by Birmingham City Council, catering for the needs of 230 students aged from 2 to 19 years who have cognition and learning difficulties, physical disabilities and complex health needs. Read more
Meet Alfie, he’s 12 years old and lives with Dravet Syndrome and he experiences the full range of symptoms. Alfie needs constant supervision because he suffers from life threatening seizures that require urgent medical treatment. Read more
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The Real Estate team at specialist insurance brokers, Howden, are proud to support Dreams Come True in 2022. Howden is a specialist insurance broker. We combine the strength of a global broker with the personal touch of a group with employee ownership at its heart. Read more
Layla is living with cystic fibrosis and sadly had to have her original dream date delayed due to the pandemic and her health taking a turn for the worst, which resulted in surgery. Read more
We are delighted to welcome Dutton Gregory as corporate partners for 2022! We are very grateful for their valued support in helping us to make more dreams come true for children and young people with serious or life limiting conditions. Read more
Luke has recently turned 21 and is a massive Marvel fan. He is still receiving ongoing after care as a result of bravely battling with B Cell Lymphoma. Luke wanted to make sure he helped other people in a similar position to him by becoming one of the faces of the NHS’s Plasma Drive campaign. Read more
King & Spalding helps leading companies advance complex business interests in more than 160 countries. Working across a highly integrated platform of more than 1,200 lawyers in 22 offices globally, they deliver tailored commercial solutions through world-class offerings and an uncompromising approach to quality and service. Read more
Toby is 15 years old and suffers from Epidermolysis bullosa. Foster Mum says that he is a real people watcher and loves sitting in cafes with her watching the world go by. Toby has dressings that cover his entire body except his face. He’s bathed 4 times a week which takes up to 5 hours... Read more