Jayden Amorin-Damor, a resilient teenager from West New York living with Cerebral Palsy, recently experienced the trip of a lifetime: a magical Disney Cruise to the Western Caribbean, thanks to the generosity of the Sunshine Foundation.
The “Dream Come True” journey provided a much-needed escape and a wealth of joyous memories for Jayden and his family, following a challenging year marked by frequent health setbacks and hospitalizations.
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Jayden’s mother expressed profound gratitude, stating, “We are back from Jayden’s dream trip on the Disney Cruise to the Western Caribbean, and we cannot thank you enough! Our family is beyond grateful to you, the Sunshine Foundation team, and all the generous donors who made this unforgettable experience possible. The past year has been very challenging for Jayden, filled with constant health setbacks and hospitalizations, so seeing him full of pure joy and excitement is something we will cherish forever.”
Among Jayden’s most cherished moments were meeting his favorite Marvel hero, Black Panther, celebrating Pirate Night with The Pirates of the Caribbean party, enjoying breathtaking Broadway-style Disney shows, and visiting the beautiful beaches of Mexico. His mother also noted the calming effect of being on the water, making the cruise a perfect respite for the entire family.
The Sunshine Foundation specializes in granting “Special Dreams” to children facing lifelong severe chronic illnesses and conditions such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, severe autism, Down syndrome, hydrocephalus, and severe epilepsy. Unlike some other wish-granting organizations, the Sunshine Foundation steps in to help children who may not have a life-threatening or critical diagnosis but still deserve a moment of pure joy.
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Jayden’s unforgettable cruise was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the Sunshine Foundation All-Volunteer Joan “Jake” Miller Memorial Chapter, All Services Leasing, and a generous family foundation.
The Sunshine Foundation relies heavily on the generosity of individuals, organizations, and corporations to make these dreams a reality. Beyond “Magical Dreams” to theme parks like Disney World, Legoland, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld with stays at the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village, they also fulfill “Special Dreams” that include shopping sprees, computers, iPads, outdoor playsets, adaptive tricycles, and family trips.
Since its inception in 1976, the Sunshine Foundation has brought happiness to over 43,280 children across the United States. The organization boasts an impressive track record, holding a perfect 100% score on Charity Navigator and an “A” rating on CharityWatch, solidifying its reputation as a top-rated wish-granting organization.
To learn more about the Sunshine Foundation and contribute to making more dreams come true, please visit www.sunshinefoundation.org.
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