The Children’s Dream Fund

The Children's Dream Fund was founded in 1981 with the single purpose of fulfilling dreams for children ages 3-18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

Referrals are received from several hospitals on Florida's west coast. Dreams vary greatly - from trips to Disney World, meetings with celebrities, computers, play sets, cruises and shopping sprees. Every child deserves hope and a dream!

The true impact of a child's dream cannot be measured in dollars and cents. Our desire is to grant every eligible child's dream. There are many children in our community with life-threatening illnesses, and the Children's Dream Fund needs your help to reach them.

News

Tampa Bay Lightning Community Heroes Award presented to Barry and Lori Torman of Caseys Cookies

The Tampa Bay Lightning Community Heroes Award was presented to Lori and Barry Torman at the Lightning game on March 7, 2013 of which they donated $10,000 to the CHildren's Dream Fund.

Vinik's Honored At the Children's Dream Fund's DreamMaker Luncheon

Vinik's Honored At DreamMaker Luncheon - On Thursday, February 28th, Lightning Owners Jeff and Penny Vinik were honored at the Children's Dream Fund's DreamMaker Luncheon at the Floridan Palace.

Events 

Rays on the Runway

Meet and Greet, Cocktails and Fashion Show featuring the Tampa Bay Rays and their wives. Thursday, July 11th, 6:30pm at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort, Palm Court Ballroom.

Sponsor a Dream 

A person or business wishing to sponsor a dream can select a child and dream whose cost meets the amount of donation they wish to give. Upon the completion of the dream, the sponsors receive recognition through receipt of a plaque with the child's photograph and will be mentioned in the Children's Dream Fund newsletter.

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