Join us for Dream Ride 2023 on July 8!

At The Dream Factory, our mission is clear: to make dreams come true for kids in Manitoba battling life-threatening illnesses and to be a source of joy, laughter and hope for kids and families in our province going through an incredibly difficult experience.

We rely solely on the generous support of people and businesses in our community to continue bringing dreams to life. That is why we are hosting 'Dream Ride 2023'. To help make Dreams come true for kids in our community going through some really tough stuff.

We can't wait to make Dreams come true again this year and we hope you will join us in bringing these Dreams to life!

Ride or walk to help make more dreams come true for kids in Manitoba facing life-threatening illnesses!

**Picture:** Dream Kid **Cain** is now in remission!

Kids Like Cain.

9-year-old Cain was always an active kid - he loved biking, hiking, and skiing. But in 2021, Cain's life completely changed.

Over the holidays, Cain's parents noticed he was limping. They took him for an X-ray in Minnedosa that revealed something unsettling. The next day, they were driving into Winnipeg for an MRI and CT scan.

The scans and tests revealed Cain's parents' worst fear: Cain had cancer. A high grade, aggressive osteosarcoma tumour on his right tibia bone.

Cain began treatment right away - he underwent 29 weeks of chemotherapy, with surgery on week 11 to remove the tumour from his leg. Cain's complex surgery included replacing his entire tibia.

In October 2022, Cain finished chemotherapy and is now in remission. He has had lots of follow-up and will continue to be monitored for the next few years to make sure the cancer doesn't return. Eventually, Cain will require additional leg surgery to limit the difference in his leg lengths.

Now, Cain is slowly recovering. His hair has all grown back and he's getting his energy back. As he recovers, Cain needs to use a wheelchair, but he has a passion for finding new ways to do things. Since going into remission, Cain has even started learning how to use a sledge to skate and has been playing on a hockey team in Brandon!

With all the time Cain has spent in the hospital for chemotherapy, surgeries, and tests, he's missed out on a lot of the fun of being a a kid.

That's where you come in!

Your support at Dream Ride 2023 will help give Cain a Dream come true, and the opportunity to make happy childhood memories.

Cain hasn't decided on his Dream come true yet, but we know that it'll be something adventurous, creative and fun!

Dream Ride is on July 8, 2023 - and you can help make Dreams come true by:

1. Entering the 2023 Dream Ride as a participant - you can RIDE 52km or WALK 15km! Collect donations online, or CLICK HERE to use our offline pledge form and accept cash and credit donations from your friends and family.

Register Now!

2. Sponsoring this local fundraiser - contact Karly at The Dream Factory at (204) 989 4010 or by email at karly@thedreamfactory.ca for more information.

3. Donate by monetary donation, prize donation, and/or your services!

Click here to Donate!