Dalton Enjoys Toy Story Land

Dalton, who has level 3 severe autism, had an incredible experience at Universal Studios and Disney World and relaxing at the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village. The joy of meeting all of his favorite characters created lifetime memories that he and his family will cherish forever.

Thank you from Dalton’s Family

“Thank you to our sponsor and the Sunshine Foundation for making Dalton’s dream trip come true. We would have never been able to do this for him on our own. It was truly amazing seeing his eyes light up, seeing his characters in real life. To see him in amazement, being in the cartoon worlds he watches on TV, was truly the best gift a parent can experience. The green army men at Toy Story Land stopped to talk to him, and that made his day and mine. When he hugged Woody, Jesse, and Gru, it melted my mom heart. Since we found out we were going, he had been saying for the last 6 months, ‘Toy Story Land’ and ‘Minion Land’, and watching videos of them on YouTube. I watched the video of the cop who founded this Foundation and cried my eyes out; it touched my soul to see how many special kids have been granted a dream because of a caring man. Thank you all so much.” – Dalton’s mom.

Dalton’s Diagnosis

Dalton is diagnosed with level 3 severe autism. Level 3 autism, also known as severe autism, is the most significant level of autism spectrum disorder. Children with level 3 autism have limited or no speech, restricted social communication skills, and sensory processing issues. They require a higher level of support and supervision throughout their lifetime.

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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