Meet Nixon

6-year-old Nixon is intelligent, personable, and brave. His parents thought since he was a bit of a late talker he would be a shy kid, but today he's very social and loves to meet new people! Nixon loves to explore, even just going to the store or going on a walk to the park.

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Meet Olivia

Olivia is like most girls her age – she loves Bluey, hide-and-seek, colouring, dolls, and bunny mac-and-cheese! She has two older brothers and is one of the sweetest 4-year-olds you will ever meet!

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Meet Zayla

Dream Kid Zayla is super funny! Her mom says “Zayla’s the boss”. She’s full of energy, very independent, determined, and feisty. She loves to dance and do crafts - but one of her favourite hobbies is annoying her brother.

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Meet Boston

Three-year-old Dream Kid Boston is full of smiles! He’s a great little brother to his sister Bea, and a great big brother to his baby brother Walter. Boston loves The Lion King – since many toys have been discontinued, his parents are often buying old Lion King toys on eBay for him and his siblings.

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Meet Kingston

Dream Kid Kingston is full of energy! He’s a smart and kind 11-year-old who can make friends with anyone he meets. Kingston loves skateboarding, he’s getting pretty close to being able to do a kickflip! He also loves soccer, animals, clay sculpting, and video games.

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2023 Year In Review!

2023 marked The Dream Factory's 40th anniversary - 40 years of supporting children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, 40 years of bringing dreams to life. This year was full of incredible moments - seeing creative and magical dreams come to life, watching Dream Kids get to re-experience the magic of dreaming long after their dreams come true, and feeling the immense support from our incredible community.

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Nabila's Dream Come True

Dream Kid Nabila is a sweet and kind 6-year-old who recently experienced the magic of Disney on her Dream Trip to Disney World with her family! This special trip was a time for Nabila and her family to make some cherished memories together so that when Nabila grows up, she’ll remember more than just the pains of her illness.

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The Dream Book 2023

Give a toy. A poster. A stuffed animal. A television. A picnic table. Outdoor games. A family dinner. A backyard makeover. An outdoor playset. Or even, a Dream come true.

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Meet Lila

Meet Lila. She’s 16, in grade 11, loves her three dogs, and is a very talented artist. Lila’s creativity goes beyond just drawing. It’s not uncommon for her to write a story, then draw the characters and maps to go with it.

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