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When Tyler’s original dream of a cruise was canceled due to COVID, his family made alternatevacation plans to an autism-friendly resort! “Thank you Sunshine Foundation for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This place has been hands down amazing with my son. Tyler has had the most amazing vacation ever!” –Megan, Tyler’s mom Tyler, 16, with low-functioning autism,…… Continue Reading

Nevaeh is making a splash in her new pool! “Nevaeh is going to love the pool when she can get in it, she will be ready for summer! We can’t thank you enough!” — Nevaeh’s mom Eight-year-old Nevaeh, who has spina bifida, received her new above-ground pool over the winter and couldn’t wait until summer to…… Continue Reading

Leo is loving his new adaptive stroller from his Special Dream request from Sunshine Foundation! Eight-year-old Leo with cerebral palsy can now get around so much easier. “Thank you so much!! He looks so happy and comfortable in his new stroller! Can’t thank you enough!” –Leos’ mom, Jaqueline. Thank you to the generous donors who…… Continue Reading

Dream Granted! Justin, 10, with low-functioning autism is excited to use his new iPad and accessories granted through Sunshine Foundation. “Justin is enjoying his new iPad so much. Since he is doing school virtually, he is home all day, so it’s great to use the iPad as an award for completing assignments. I am teaching…… Continue Reading

“We are beyond grateful to the Sunshine Foundation for granting Rhett’s wish to go to LEGOLAND Florida over spring break! It was such a blessing to witness the abundant joy and wonder on the kids’ faces for a few days!” We are so happy to hear that Rhett, 6, with low-functioning autism had a great…… Continue Reading

Christianna has a unique dream request of recording her music. Her mom describes her passion for music, “Ever since Christianna was a young child, she always loved to sing. As she got older, her musical talents flourished, and she began composing her own songs and music. It has always been a dream of Christianna’s to…… Continue Reading

NASCAR fan Gerald had the time of his life visiting the Bristol Motor Speedway during his dream trip to Tennessee! Gerald’s mom said, “We had a wonderful trip to Tennessee. Jerry had a blast, he even got to watch part of the truck race! Thank you, Sunshine Foundation, for making his dream come true!” Gerald,…… Continue Reading

William loves his new Xbox! “Thanks so much for making William’s wish come true. With his new gaming chair, William has started sitting up straighter rather than sitting on the floor. His first word after seeing his wish, was “Wow!” He had fun waiting on packages to come in the mail and was even more…… Continue Reading

Our latest dreamer to benefit from a shopping spree is five-year-old Jackson. Jackson, who has bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, wished for items to build a sensory gym at home. “We have 3 children, 2 of which have “extra” or special needs and we have been working towards providing a sensory gym in our garage! With…… Continue Reading

“Ty is now able to go anywhere in a safe and reliable van..in fact, he was able to make a trip to Alabama to see his grandfather who had heart surgery this week! Ty was not able to travel this far for over 3 years due to an old handicap van which had several problems…… Continue Reading

Our guest blogger, Amanda, writes of her son Aiden’s Dream Come True Trip to Florida. Aiden, 14, has Chiari malformation, hydrocephalus, and tibial dysplasia. “When you look back and evaluate, appreciate, times in your life that meant so much to you, you think about what made it possible. The smile, the laughs, the joy I…… Continue Reading

Alexis, with severe intellectual disability, was thrilled to be able to purchase real baby dolls and lots of accessories thanks to her shopping spree wish. Thank you to the many supporters who enabled Alexis’ Dream to Come True: Glory Days Grill Golf Tournament, Kathy Davis Studio, and Tricky Tray Fundraiser. “Alexis loves her babies and…… Continue Reading