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How we make an impact

The last 33 years

Over the last three decades, we have had the privilege of fulfilling the dreams for 6,365 children and young adults living with serious and life-limiting conditions. We treat each and every one of our Dreams families with care, love and the utmost attention as they are the reason, we do what we do.

We make an impact

In 2016, we collaborated with the University of Stirling on a pioneering study to assess the impact of dream fulfilment on the children, young adults that we support. 

The Power of Dreams: assessing and measuring the impact of making dreams come true for life-limited children found that the planning and fulfilment of a dream experience provides children and their families with feelings of hope and positivity about the future, improved confidence and a sense of control and empowerment over their lives. 

To read the full study, please click here

How you can help

We are always on the lookout for supporters who share our mission to make dreams for children and young adults with serious and life-limiting conditions come true. If you're interested in helping make dreams come true, please click the buttons below.

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Published: 18th July, 2019

Updated: 1st March, 2021

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