Host a Race Night

If you would like to host a Race Night in aid of Dreams Come True, but are unsure where to begin, then we have just the thing for you! Shaun (one of our valued volunteers) kindly hosts Race Nights in Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Sussex and Essex on our behalf. He is a long-term supporter of Dreams Come True and has been hosting Race Nights for many years with a lot of success.

What you need to know

A venue of your choice
The event is free to host with everything supplied
We just ask that you sell a minimum of £100 worth of Owners Trainers and Jockey’s in advance
Locations - Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Sussex & Essex (subject to availability)

From the funds raised on the night Shaun takes a small admin fee, as well as covering the cost of prizes, and the rest goes to Dreams Come True.

If you would like to get in touch to hold a race night, please register your interest below.

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What we do

Dreams Come True is a national Children's Charity who exists to deliver dreams to children who have it tough. We believe every child has the right to dream, no matter who they are or where they live. More info
Make A Referral

We only accept referrals from medical, healthcare, or social care professionals. Applications are on a first come first served basis, to ensure that no child is waiting too long for delivery of their dream.
Who we support

To ensure we reach the children who deserve our attention the most, we work with children who are living in the highest areas of deprivation in the country, and are living with a disability, serious illness, or life-limiting conditions. More info
What is a Dream?

Whether it's a break for a young cancer patient, a specially adapted trike for a child with cerebral palsy, a tablet to help an autistic teenager develop their communication skills, or a seriously ill child’s room makeover. Each dream brings a moments of magic and has a lasting impact for years to come. More info
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Join the team

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and mission and are dedicated to making dreams come true for children who have it tough.
Eligibility Criteria

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.
How it works

We work exclusively with, and only manage dream referrals from, those who know the Dreamers best –medical, healthcare and social care professionals.
About us

We make dreams come true for children who are living with a disability, serious illness, or life-limiting conditions from the highest areas of deprivation in the UK. Bringing moments of magic that have a lasting impact for years to come. Our belief is that every young person has the right to dream, no matter who they are, or where they live.
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If you're looking to help make more dreams come true, then fundraising is one of the best ways to do it. We have plenty of ways for you to get involved!

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