For six-year-old Carrson Foster of Indianapolis, dreams really do come true. Carrson, who lives with Cerebral Palsy and Hypoxic Brain Injury, a rare condition resulting from insufficient oxygen to the brain, recently experienced a magical adventure thanks to the Sunshine Foundation. The organization granted Carrson a special dream trip on a Disney Cruise, creating unforgettable memories for him and his family.
Overjoyed by the experience, Carrson’s mother shared, “This has been an amazing experience; our family is so grateful and appreciative of this opportunity. The Disney cruise was so magical, and we enjoyed seeing characters, seeing the beautiful ocean, and we enjoyed the dress up days. Carrson had a smile every time he saw something new, and it made me so happy. We are so thankful to be able to stay at the Dream Village; the pool was Carrson’s favorite. He loved the water and making splashes. Thank you again to our sponsor for making this happen for my family.”
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The Sunshine Foundation distinguishes itself by answering the dreams of children with lifelong severe chronic illnesses and conditions that other wish-granting organizations might not serve.
These conditions include spina bifida, cerebral palsy, level 3 severe autism, Down syndrome, hydrocephalus, severe epilepsy, Sickle Cell Disease, blindness, deafness, and trauma from abuse, among others.
These special dreams are made possible through the generosity of individuals, organizations, and corporations.
Carrson’s “Dream Come True” was sponsored by Wireless Zone. The Sunshine Foundation offers a variety of dream experiences, with the most common being Magical Dreams to popular destinations like Legoland, Universal Studios, Disney World, and SeaWorld, often including a stay at the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village near Disney.
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They also grant Special Dreams such as shopping sprees, computers and iPads, outdoor playsets, swimming pools, family trips, cruises, adaptive tricycles, and other essential special needs equipment.
Since its inception in 1976, the Sunshine Foundation has brought joy into the lives of over 43,280 children across the United States. The organization proudly holds the distinction of being the Top-Rated Wish-Granting Organization in America, boasting a perfect 100% score on Charity Navigator and an “A” rating from CharityWatch.
To learn more about the Sunshine Foundation and to help make dreams come true for other deserving children, please visit www.sunshinefoundation.org.
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