Kali Beach Dream Trip

Kali, with obstructive hydrocephalus and Chiari malformation, enjoyed the most awe-inspiring beach trip. She was absolutely thrilled to swim, enjoy all the rides, and dive into fun games.

Thank you from Kali’s Family

Thanks to the Sunshine Foundation, Kali was able to enjoy an AMAZING hotel at her beach dream trip! As a mom of a medically complex child, the days usually run together, and we are always on the go to doctors’ appointments. Because of Sunshine Foundation, we were able to just relax and enjoy each other’s company before school started in August. Thank ya’ll so much!”– Kali’s mom, Dannyel.

Kali’s Diagnosis

Kali is diagnosed with obstructive hydrocephalus and Chiari malformation. Obstructive Hydrocephalus occurs when the flow of Cerebrospinal fluid is blocked along one or more of the narrow pathways connecting the ventricles. Chiari malformations are structural malformations in the cerebellum, causing brain tissue to extend into the spinal canal.  

Sponsors

We are very grateful to the Season of Sunshine donors for making sweet Kali’s dream come true! Thank you so much!

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 43,280 children.

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