Connor’s Ultimate Birthday

Connor, who has Chron’s disease, celebrated his 10th birthday on his dream trip with his family to Universal Orlando. Connor’s dream trip was an unforgettable adventure, highlighted by his incredible time at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, making his birthday celebration truly special and memorable for his family.

Thank you from Connor’s Family

“We had an amazing time on our trip! It truly felt like a dream! We felt like we got to do so much. I would say the highlights for everyone were our days at Universal. Connor had an incredible time and especially loved Islands of Adventure. We can’t thank everyone enough for the gift of this amazing trip. It was a very special way for our amazing boy to celebrate his 10th birthday. We will be forever grateful for this opportunity and will cherish these memories always!”– Connor’s mom.

Connor’s Diagnosis

Connor has been diagnosed with Chron’s disease. Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Symptoms can differ from person to person and may include diarrhea, abdominal cramping and pain, and weight loss.

Sponsors

A heartfelt thank you to our ALL-VOLUNTEER Ocean City Cape Atlantic Chapter for their generous support in making Connor’s dream come true. His 10th birthday and magical dream trip are experiences he will cherish forever!

Our Mission

Sunshine Foundation answers the dreams of children, ages three through eighteen, who have severe or profound physical/developmental/intellectual challenges or trauma from physical/sexual abuse, and whose families have limited income. Since 1976, Sunshine Foundation has spread Sunshine into the lives of more than 43,000 children.

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