Dream Stories

Go Spits, Go!

Six-year-old Sammy is crazy about hockey - especially his hometown heroes the Windsor Spitfires. The big game was less than a week away, but Sammy's parents had to try something. They approached Sunshine to try and make this dream of a lifetime come true. Read the story

Going to Graceland!

To 16-year-old Sherwin, Elvis is more than "The King" - he's a personal hero. Sherwin's dream came true with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Memphis. Guided tours, a pink limousine, and even Marlowe's famous ribs made this teen's experience something to savour. Read the story

Sienna's Cruise

Looking at Sienna's big brown eyes and constant smile, few people would imagine the struggles that 'Si Si' (as her parents call her) has endured due to juvenile ALS. Read the story

Benoit's RV Adventure

As soon as he saw the movie RV, Benoit's dream was born. He knew he wanted to share the fun and adventure of the open road with his family - he just didn't know it could be possible. Read the story

Backstage Pass

When 14-year-old Jasmin told her best friend that her dream to meet the band Marianas Trench and their lead singer, Josh Ramsay was going to come true, "She screamed, then I screamed, then we all started crying." Read the story

A Welcome Update

We were fortunate to receive an update recently from the mother of Nicholas, whose Sunshine dream (a new puppy) was fulfilled last year. Born with heart defects, Nicholas has undergone numerous surgeries and treatments throughout his young life. Read the story

Princess Makeover

From the Yukon cold to the sun and sand of California, Eva's dream was just what she needed. Read the story

Big League Dream

Anyone who knows Alain knows he loves hockey. Like most of the boys in his hometown, Alain is at the local arena every chance he gets. Read the story

Come on Down!

The Nintendo WII console worked best for Nick since he can play without needing the fine motor control that many games require. Read the story

A priceless look

It's difficult to imagine how wonderful it feels to have your dream come true, but one look at the beaming face of 6-year-old Logan and you get a pretty good idea. Read the story

Kalea's Pen Pal

According to Kalea's mom, when the two girls finally met, "they got along like long-lost sisters and there was tons of laughter and silliness going on." Read the story

'Down Under' Dream

"To go to Aunty Bess' house" might not sound like a big dream, but for Elijah, the visit would mean a trip halfway around the globe! Read the story

Matthew's Family Safari

Matthew couldn't imagine a more magic place than Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom. His mother Catherine tells us he has always loved animals and dreamed of going to Disney to "go on safari." Read the story

"Pro Tools" for an Aspiring Photographer

Jessica's laptop gives her an outlet for her creativity, a sense of independence, and a way to enjoy herself wherever she goes. Read the story

Ivan's New Wheels

Ivan's sister, Annie, wrote to tell us "His bike is his dream... Please help my brother." Read the story

"Sunshine gave me my Life Dream" - Sarah, a former Sunshine kid, shares her story

I'm not sure if I can ever repay Sunshine for what they have given me, but I will be eternally grateful to them for everything they have done. Read the story

“The Magic was Real” - Gisele’s Disney Adventure

“Words cannot express the sparkle in Gisele’s eyes and the smile on her face during her Disney trip. The magic was real. While she was at Disney, everything seemed possible. She was in awe of everything around her. We couldn’t believe the speed she developed there, running with her walker to hug and kiss the Disney characters. It was amazing!” Read the story

Grant’s Disney Dream

Grant loves to spend time with his family members, who provide him with a tremendous amount of love and support. They have always encouraged him to ‘Dream BIG.’ Read the story

Katrina’s Dream of Dolphins

Katrina is a happy and spirited 12-year-old girl, who loves animals, especially dolphins! She saw how beautifully dolphins move in the water and Dreamed of swimming freely, just like a dolphin. However, Katrina thought that swimming with dolphins would be impossible due to her physical disability. Read the story

Billy's New Bike

"I have never seen Billy more excited when he saw his new bike. He sat on it for hours, moving it back and forth. He will be able to join us on bike rides now, all by himself, on his new bike. Thank you for making Billy's Dream come true!" Read the story