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Please note that referrals cannot be made anonymously. We will not proceed without the prior knowledge and approval of the family involved. Please get the family’s permission before making your referral.

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Bringing joy and comfort to sick kids

A Manitoba-based children’s charity

Meet Olivia
Dream kid Ruby petting a black puppy at a Puppy Party.
Meet Ruby
Meet Declan
When a child gets sick, it's the start of a medical journey that can forever change their childhood. At The Dream Factory, our mission is to be the bright spots along that journey, making happy memories that will outshine the difficult ones.
Girl lying in her hospital bed hugging her teddy bear.
Letter from a parent

“By the time we came back from our Dream Trip, she was moving more than she was before and you could see her energy maintaining throughout the day.

She’s much stronger now and she even looks different from when we left. I see her now and I think: ‘I have my daughter back.’”

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Nabila's Dad

“Finding out your child is sick is one of the darkest days for any family. By making a child’s dream come true, that dark memory is forever paired with an extremely positive one.

I personally believe that positive thoughts are incredibly important in helping anyone facing the challenge of illness.”

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Cayden's Dad

“When your child is clinging to life and fighting with every ounce of courage he can muster, sometimes hope is all you have left.

These aren’t just trips, gifts, bedroom makeovers, or celebrity meetings. For kids with life-limiting illnesses, a dream can be the difference between giving up and going on. I truly believe that it was what got Beckett through."

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Beckett's Mom

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Dream Kid Nabila pointing at a statue of a spaceship in front of the Kennedy Space Centre in Orlando.
Dream Kid Cayden ice skating on a hockey rink, wearing a helmet and a Winnipeg Jets jersey, holding a hockey stick.
Dream Kid Beckett wearing a green helmet and a harness as he looks over his shoulder while climbing a tree.
Did you know?

Our iconic “Big Dreams” are just one of many ways that we support families

We provide...

Ongoing care

Families participate in The Dream Factory's programming for an average of 5 to 7 years, from the initial diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.

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We're a source of...

Critical support

In 2024, we provided nearly $200,000 in direct financial aid to Manitoba families, covering urgent needs like lost income, childcare, gas, and groceries.

We're a proud...

Active community

Our Dream Community is made up of 1,200+ Manitobans who participate in our events and programs. In 2024, we hosted ~300 families beyond the "Big Dream".

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Become a monthly donor

Become a Dream Builder - one of our monthly donors that ensures that every step along the journey is filled with special smiles for Dream Kids and their families.

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