Testimonials from Our Dreamers
Dreamer: Ethan
Age: 17
Area of Town: Nassau County
Diagnosis: Brain Tumor
Dream: Acadia National Park Dream (2023)
Sponsored By: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty
“The light from this foundation is priceless. It’s hard to imagine there is any joy when dealing with an illness, but there is. The loving community I will always be a part of, along with the scars I wear, are my trophies from this fight.” – Ethan
“Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make happy memories and fueling our hearts with joy! It’s hard to find the words that express our deepest appreciation for your support of our family. Your passion and dedication to helping families find joy during difficult times are the qualities of true superheroes in today’s society. Thank you all for the efforts that went into planning our trip together to Maine.” – Becky & Matthew, Ethan’s parents.
Dreamer: Elisabeth
Age: 13
Area of Town: Duval County
Diagnosis: Cancer
Dream: Surfing in Hawaii (2023)
Sponsored By: Mr. Mike Vallencourt, Jr.
“Dreams Come True will ALWAYS have a special place in our hearts. The compassion and care you shower over these beautiful Dreamers make a world of difference. Every smile, laugh, memory, and moment brings happiness. Thank you for making Elisabeth’s dream come to fruition!” – Elisabeth’s parents
Dreamer: Noah
Age: 7
Area of Town: St. Johns County
Diagnosis: Cancer
Dream: Carnival Cruise Dream (2023)
Sponsored By: Golf Fights Cancer
“There are not enough words to fully express our gratitude to you. Getting to watch our boy have a once-in-a-lifetime experience aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras is something we, as his parents, will never forget.
From all the goodies you showered us with before the cruise to the incredible three excursions we got to do to the fantastic rooms we stayed in, there was not a single thing that would have made our week better. It was an incredible time for us to celebrate the cancer-free little boy that we love so much and to feel incredibly grateful that his hard battle is over. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this happen for him and us.” – Gabrielle & Jason, Noah’s parents.
Dreamer: Riley
Age: 12
Area of Town: Southeast Georgia
Diagnosis: Brain Tumor
Dream: Shopping (2023)
Sponsored By: Community Nutcracker
“It was amazing because I didn’t expect anything like this, but they (Dreams Come True) just showed up and asked what I wanted for my dream. It was amazing that I got this dream and how I was gifted a whole PC, gaming chair, and all of that!” – Riley
“Thank you for your support and for making Riley’s dream come true. He has been an avid gamer for virtually his entire life, and this is another escape from some of the more challenging parts of his cancer treatment journey. This was a fantastic experience that helped my son feel so much better. Multiple encounters with the Dreamer team members were just amazing!” – Ryan and Arica, Riley’s parents.
Dreamer: Savannah
Age: 10
Area of Town: Southside (Duval County)
Diagnosis: Cancer
Dream: Disney Cruise (2023)
Sponsored By: Trailer Bridge
“We are grateful that Dreams Come True made Savannah’s dream vacation a reality. We were able to make a lifelong family memory. Everyone that we have met at Dreams Come True has been awesome. We have enjoyed every event we attended and felt welcomed by all the staff.” – Shawnda & Sidney, Savannah’s parents
Dreamer: Caleb
Age: 18
Area of Town: Flagler County
Diagnosis: Neurological condition
Dream: NBA Game (2023)
Sponsored By: Parrott Heads in Natural Settings (PHINS)
“We are overwhelmed with all that your team has done. Caleb’s dream was magical! His greatest wish was to meet Damian Lillard, a basketball player for the Portland Trailblazers. Dreams Come True set Caleb up with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Caleb watched Damian Lillard practice and an actual NBA game between the Orlando Magic and the Portland Trailblazers. Caleb was starstruck! Caleb was about 20 feet from his sports hero.
From the very bottom of our hearts, thank you! Our family saw a twinkle in Caleb’s eyes that we had not seen in a long time. Words cannot express how much this experience has meant to us.” – Terra & Roger, Caleb’s parents
Dreamer: Kaidyn
Age: 11
Area of Town: Arlington (Duval County)
Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy
Dream: Disney (2023)
Sponsored By: The DeLorenzo Memorial Fund
“Thank you to the wonderful staff for going above and beyond to make this dream trip come true. My family could not be happier. Everything was magical and adventurous. Every day was a new park and experience with family. There is always something to do and see. We appreciate everything!” – Kaidyn’s family