We have fulfilled the dreams of over 6,300 children and young adults with serious and life-limiting conditions. You can read the inspiring and heart-warming stories of those who have benefited from your generosity and have had their dream granted below.
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
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
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
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
Arlo is 6 years old and lives with his Mum, Dad, Brother and Sister in Glasgow. He is an active boy and loves playing in the garden in his wellies and on his balance bike. Arlo has Autism and Learning disabilities which makes communication difficult for him. Read more
Kira’s mum describes her as a determined girl and says: “nothing will stop her”. She has Diplegic Cerebral Palsy which means she sometimes finds physical activity hard. Kira told us that she loves David Walliams... As part of her magical weekend in London, David invited Kira and her family to his house for tea, lemonade and cakes! Read all about her special day. Read more
Yusuf is 11 years old and lives with Down Syndrome. His dream was to be able to ride a bike like all the other children. Yusuf has never had a bike before because he’s too scared he’d fall off, as he struggles with balance and coordination. Read more
Living with Cerebral Palsy and global developmental delay has presented many challenges, but this hasn’t stopped G being a happy and bright person. Due to his condition, he is reliant on adults for so much of his care, and is unable to do the things another young person might enjoy. Read more
Twelve-year-old Ruby is the only sister to three playful brothers. Together, they love racing around their local park. However, Ruby has the chromosome disorder known as 1q43 deletion... Read more
Meet Martin, he is a bubbly energetic and happy boy, but has the ability to change very quickly. Martin is non- verbal and often finds it difficult to communicate. This can cause him to lash out, become very angry, hit and throw things. Read more
Carson’s dreams was to have a climbing frame in his back garden that he could play on with his sister, and that's exactly what he got! But this is no ordinary climbing frame – this is the king of climbing frames...Read more. Read more
Angel has spina bifida and hydrocephalus, which means she is paralysed from the waist down. Her mum, Martina, is a single parent with five children. Angel’s dream was to have a bedroom makeover. “At one stage, Angel didn’t want anyone around her. She didn’t want anyone in that bedroom. Read more... Read more
A dream trike for Alana really making her day! Alana is 9 years old and enjoys sensory activities which help her to feel calm...Read Alana's dream story here. Read more
Dream recipient Sam and his new trike! Enjoying his new freedom. Read more
Harley is 7 years old and has Global Development Delay, a term for significantly delayed cognitive or physical development and low muscle tone, meaning Harley lacks strength and becomes tied very quickly; and an undiagnosed syndrome that causes motor skills delay. Read more
Jasmine is 18 years old and has Osteosarcoma. Jasmine’s dream was to see her favourite band, The 1975 live as she’s never been able to get tickets before. Read more