Refer a Child

Sunshine fulfills dreams for children all across Canada, all year long. To make a dream come true for a child, the first step is submitting  a request for review.

You can refer a child by completing and submitting a Referral Form (PDF). The form seeks only basic information about the child: name, diagnosis, age, and home contact information. When Sunshine receives this form, our staff will contact you and send a full Individual Dream Application to the child’s family.

The Individual Dream Application gathers more detailed information: about the child; his or her diagnosis; and his or her dream. The child’s physician must also complete part of this application.

Following approval, Sunshine works as quickly as possible to make the dream come true.

Understanding the Sunshine Foundation’s eligibility criteria will help you refer a child for a Sunshine Dream with confidence. See the Frequently Asked Questions section for details.