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Sunshine Foundation, established in 1976, answers the dreams of disadvantaged children with chronic illnesses, physical challenges from diseases, brain or spinal injuries, and those suffering from the trauma of abuse. We work with children ages three to eighteen, whose families cannot fulfill their requests due to their limited income and the financial strain that the child's illness may cause. Sunshine Foundation is the only national wish granting organization that answers the dreams of children that have a life-long chronic condition rather than a life-threatening or critical diagnosis.
Most of the children we serve wish to visit the Central Florida theme parks and attractions when asked the simple question: "If you could have one dream, what would it be?" Since this has been the #1 dream request every year, the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village was built 1988-1989 just a few minutes from Walt Disney World, and officially opened in January 1990. The Dream Village is a 22-acre resort nestled in a fairy tale setting and offers amenities and activities, all specially designed to be accessible for wheelchairs and other special needs. Each cottage has a unique and magical theme designed especially for children.
