Celebrating 40 Years of Dreams
40th Anniversary Royal Ball
Celebrate with us on January 17, 2025 at the Dreams Come True Royal Ball Presented by ICE Mortgage Technology, Hosted by THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Dress to impress in your finest royal attire and prepare for an unforgettable night of cocktails, heartwarming stories and entertainment.
Meals and Toys for Families
Support Dream Families This Holiday Season
Holidays can be very stressful for Dreamers and their families due to the financial strain of ongoing medical treatments. You can help us create an unforgettable holiday season for our families.
Celebrating 40 Years
Nearly 5,000 Dreams and Counting
In 2024, Dreams Come True is celebrating 40 years of creating hope and joy through the power of a dream. Learn how you can give toward our mission.
At Dreams Come True, magic happens daily.
Dreams come in all shapes and sizes; some children ask for a trip to Disney World, a cruise, or the opportunity to meet a celebrity. For others, the dream is seeing snow or snuggling with their puppy.
Whatever the dream may be, the momentary reprieve from doctor visits, tests, and medical treatments makes all the difference.
As the First Coast’s only locally-based organization dedicated to making dreams come true, we proudly say that we have never turned away an eligible dreamer and never will.
We can do this because of the generosity of our donors, business partners, program sponsors, and the support of our Board of Directors. We are not affiliated with any national wish-granting charity, and 100% of all donations go toward fulfilling dreams unless otherwise directed by the donor.
In 2024, Dreams Come True will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. Dreams Come True has planned various events and activities to mark this significant milestone and make it memorable for the community.
4600+
553 Children
4,904 Dreams
100 Percent
We Need Your Help!
We need your help to achieve our goal of raising $2 million by 2023-2024, which will have a long-lasting impact on our Dreamers and provide them with memorable moments In between.
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Annual Dreams Come True Toy Drive
Help us bring hope and joy to Dream children and their families this Christmas!
Our Dreams Come True Toy Drive allows our community to come together to collect toys and gifts for children in need, especially during the holiday season. The purpose is to ensure that every Dream child and their siblings experience the joy and excitement of receiving special gifts, regardless of their family’s financial situation. Each year, donations of new, unwrapped toys are gathered and distributed to Dream families who might otherwise go without.
The need for toys is always great, as these gifts bring much more than momentary happiness—they provide comfort, hope, and a sense of belonging to children who may be facing difficult circumstances. Donations can range from educational toys and books to games, dolls, and other items that spark imagination. Children receiving the special gifts are 18-years-old or younger.
This year, the need for donations is greater than ever. We invite you to consider making a donation that will brighten a child’s holiday season and create lasting memories.
New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Dreams Come True office, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. You can also visit our Amazon Holiday Shopping List and have your toys sent directly to us. We are asking to receive all toys by December 6, to allow time for families to shop.
Impact of Dreams Come True
Since 1984, Dreams Come True has been using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to First Coast children battling life-threatening illnesses. The power of Dreams Come True does not just stop at the dream, but also includes many special “Moments in Between”, created from the time a child is referred and throughout their medical journey.
Allen R.
“The trip was more than we anticipated. We are most grateful to Dreams Come True for the memories we made as a family. The Dreams Come True team members have seen Allen at his lowest and they have held our hand through the struggles." – Family of Allen R.
Meghan D.
“Dreams Come True made my dream truly come true. I thank you for putting my dream together and making it as perfect as you could. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I had a blast! Watching those games and seeing those girls at that level makes me want to work hard and get to that level.” –The Family of Meghan D.
Isaiah E.
“Isaiah’s cancer journey was far from easy, with so many ups and downs. This trip was exactly what he needed. It was wonderful to see him smiling so much and just engrossed in the fun of everything we had the opportunity to do." – Family of Isaiah E.
Braxston
We celebrated Braxton's New Birthday with a Baby Shark-themed party! A bone marrow transplant, also known as a new birthday, is a crucial part of some children's treatment. We collaborated with the Wolfson Children's Hospital team to make it a celebration to remember!
Jaliyah
Dreams Come True has two "No More Chemo" bells at the Wolfson Children's Hospital. Jaliyah recently rang one of them after months of radiation and chemotherapy. Many other Dreamers and local children have rung the bells to end their treatments and start their journeys to remission.
Without the support of our local community & businesses, none of this would be possible!
Our Partners
We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our dedicated community partners. Their commitment to our nonprofit has been instrumental in helping us achieve our mission and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
Our Medical Partners
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