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     sunshine foundation®
                 The Original Wish Granting Organization

Sunshine Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, answers the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children, ages three to eighteen, whose families cannot fulfill their requests due to the financial strain that child's illness may cause.

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Upcoming Events
 Thank You LongHorn Steakhouse!


Thank you Longhorn Steakhouse in Warrington, PA for hosting a Dining for Dollars to answer dreams! Special thanks to the staff, patrons and supporters for helping Sunshine Foundation
to answer Devonte's dream!



Vote for Briana!


Voting has begun! Please vote for Past Dream Recipient, Briana to win the Mary Kay Makeover contest as Sunshine Foundation will win $5000! Thank you everyone for voting and please share the link with friends.
Vote Here!




All Volunteer New Castle County Chapter's Annual Flea Market

Thank you for making dreams come true. More Photos!




Matthew's Story Featured in the News!
Matthew Knouse
    Sunshine Foundation Dreamer Matthew, 18 with severe autism was featured on the phillyburbs.com. Thank you CCDV and CECF for answering Matthew's dream.
Read the story and watch a great interiew about his dream experience here!




Sunshine Foundation's All Volunteer Mercer County Chapter Dreamlift

Approximately 100 chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged or abused children went on an exciting one day trip to a Central Florida theme park!
Photos and News Coverage





Sunshine Foundation All Volunteer Joan 'Jake' Memorial Chapter's
Cinco de Mayo Dance

Thank you All Volunteer Joan 'Jake' Miller Memorial Chapter for hosting your Cinco de Mayo Dance to make dreams come true!
More Photos



Tricky Tray Fundraiser

Thank you to Sunshine Foundation Dreamer, Dylan's parents hosted a Tricky Tray fundraiser to make dreams come true! Special thanks to past dream recipients, Kaylee and Melissa for presenting Dylan with his Dream Come True!
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Jeanelle Makes Dreams Come True!

Gaven's mom Jeanelle is donating her commission from all Scentsy sales using this link during the month of May to the Sunshine Foundation to help answer a dream for another child like her son! Thank you Jeanelle!


Celebrating the Life of Cobey Fisher

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Cobey Fisher on her birthday who through her legacy touched the lives of thousands of
Sunshine Foundation dreamers.

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Dreamers Meet Cliff Lee!

Thank you Philadelphia Phillie, Cliff Lee for inviting past and future dreamers to a game and taking the time to meet with them. Everyone had a a great time!
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Bradley's Dream


Bradley is 14 and diagnosed with Rubenstein-Tybi Syndrome. He is nonverbal and non-ambulatory/wheerlchair bound.  His dream of a large screen television was answered by the All Volunteer Cape Atlantic Chapter's Golf Classic !
"Thank you to everyone that made Bradley's wish possible. I could not have made this happen for him without the help of The Sunshine Foundation." - Linda (Bradley's Grandmom)
READ MORE OF BRADLEY'S STORY OF SUNSHINE HERE!





PEAC Runway to Runway Casino Night!

Thank you PEAC staff, the All Volunteer
Mercer County Chapter, donors, volunteers
and everyone who attended to
make dreams come true.

More Information and Photos!






Bill Sample Featured in Bob Dotson's Book:
American Story:
A Lifetime Search for Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
 
With sincere gratitude to a special man Bob Dotson, National Correspondent NBC News Today Show who through his compassionate story of Christina and Patrolman Bill Sample helped spread awareness of the mission of the Sunshine Foundation and the importance of making a dream come true for a child in need. Thank you Bob for spreading Sunshine!

More Photos

Today Show Video and Article







Honeywell Rebuilding Together Work Day!


We are truly thankful for the annual support from Honeywell and their partners, Rebuilding Together, Home Depot and Austin Outdoor. This year's project included the 1st phase construction of our Therapeutic Riding Center! A heartfelt Thank You to all the volunteers that helped make this project a huge success.
More Photos!

     





Brisilda Dreams of Giving Gratitude to President Obama

For the first time in Sunshine Foundation's 36 year history a President has not agreed to meet a dreamer! Dreamers have met Presidents Reagan, Bush Sr., Clinton as well as First Lady Laura Bush.

Click here to read Brisilda's story.


Like Brisilda's Dream on Facebook





The New LEGOLAND Florida
Dream Village Cottage!

The cottage is unveiled! Tucker and his family
are the first guests!

We are extremely grateful to LEGOLAND Florida and Merlin's Magic Wand Charity, along with their generous partners:
Home Depot, Tucker Construction, Kommercial Refrigeration, Rick Wilson Painting, Badcock & More Home Furniture, and Behr Paint
for renovating this cottage. Tucker, age 5, and his family are our first guests. The LEGOLAND Florida cottage will be enjoyed by many children in the years to come!
 
MORE PHOTOS!




LEGOLAND Florida has teamed up with Sunshine Foundation to create a LEGOLAND Florida themed Dream Village cottage!



Click here for more photos and information.





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 Sunshine Foundation's 35th Anniversary Event Answers 7 Dreams!
               



Thank You Steen Outdoor Advertising


Thank you Steen Outdoor Advertising for once again donating billboard advertising space that helps us continue to spread Sunshine throughout the Delaware Valley!


Donor Privacy Policy
Sunshine Foundation places the utmost priority on protecting the privacy of our donors. Sunshine Foundation keeps all donor information in strict confidence. Sunshine Foundation will not sell or trade a donor's personal information to any other entity. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at 1-800-767-1976.


www.charitywatch.org


Bill Sample is featured in Bob Dotson's Book American Story: A lifetime Search for Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
Purchase Here


So honored for Sunshine Foundation's founder to be featured in Kathy Davis's book Scatter Joy! Thank you for spreading Sunshine and making dreams come true!
Purchase Here


Thank you for your support!

 Remember to choose Sunshine Foundation as your charity in your CFC, United Way and workplace campaigns.
 
CFC# 11868

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Exciting LEGOLAND®
Dream Village News








Dream Maker
® Spotlight!







A Top Charity!

 

82% of every dollar is directed to programs serving children.
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Sunshine Foundation is now listed in the 2012 National Combined Federal Campaign. #11868. If you are a federal employee please choose Sunshine Foundation!






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Portion of this unique jewelry sales benefit Sunshine! Purchase here!





Adopt-A-Dream!

Jacob
Jacob is 8 years old and has Kabuki Syndrome. He wants
to be a fireman when he
grows up!

   Other waiting list children:
Dream Waiting List Children.




Adopt the Dream of one of these special children today and see what a dream can do! (Adopt a Dream at $5,000 per child - includes the entire family to make it a most memorable event)






Receive up to $150 back and help support the Sunshine Foundation when you sign up for T.V., internet or phone!


 


Thank You Formosa Gardens Village

For donating space at Formosa Gardens in Kissimmee, FL for Sunshine's electronic billboard!



Community
Yard Sale

May 24th-25th
Petersburg, WV






17th Annual Sunshine Foundation Scramble

June 1, 2013
Loveland, CO






11th Annual
RunWalkBark
4Dreams

June 8, 2013
Newtown, PA




Leather & Lace MC

June 8, 2013
Upland, PA




PinK Club's
Beachbash

June 13, 2013
Brigantine, NJ




Jim Hegedus Memorial 5k Run

June 15, 2013
Hamilton Twp., NJ




CCDV Cavalcade of Corvettes

June 22, 2013
Jamison, PA




All Volunteer Mercer County Chapter's Sunshine Fastpitch

July 13, 2013
Ewing, NJ



All Volunteer Southern Ocean Chapter's 16th Annual Fishing Tournament

July 13, 2013
Tuckerton, NJ




All Volunteer New Castle County Chapter's Sunshine Scramble

August 22, 2013
Newark, DE





4th Annual Dream Village Gala

Nov. 2, 2013
Kissimmee, FL




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