Dreamflight 2015 - thought you might enjoy this story

[SueM in MN]

Dreamflight 2015 takes off:
http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/mat...start-to-dreamflight-adventure-11364011470942

We normally go to WDW around this time of year and quite a few years ago, we noticed we kept running into groups of people with disabilities, some very severely disabled. They were wearing matching shirts in each small group and lanyards or shirts that said Dreamflight. They seemed to always be very happy and I was curious who they were and where they came from.

Dreamflight is a charity in the UK that sends 200 children with disabilities to Orlando on a 10 day trip of a lifetime. Volunteer doctors, nurses and other caregivers accompany them to make sure their needs are taken care of. For many, it is the first time they have been away from home - or even away from their family.
And, the families get a 10 day respite - often for the first time.
Really cool program all around.

 

[lanejudy]

Wow, that's quite an organization! Thanks for sharing, Sue!

 

[gap2368]

there are a lot of great organization for kids with disabilities this one sounds truly amazing

 

[SueM in MN]

Link to another story about the send off of Dreamflight 2015
http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/u...flight-children-on-the-holiday-of-a-lifetime/

 

[MaggieMollyMom]

Very cool!

 

[catycatcat4]

I work in magic kingdom and they where there today. I came here to see If I could find out what they where. The kids seemed so extremly happy.

 

[TartanFan]

My DH works for British Airways (founding sponsor of Dreamflight) and for the past 7 years has been a part of the volunteer workforce who make sure the kids get settled into their pre-trip hotel, transfer the baggage and load onto the flight, cheer them off and greet their return! Although I've not been able to participate, I have seen the photos and the joy shines bright every year! A most wonderous charity xxx

 

[zela02]

Nice to see some positive posts!!