Dream Factory National Headquarters

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

Join us for a Facebook Live at 1:30 PM ET to honor our founder, Charlie ❤️

10/02/2026

Charlie’s dream has reached communities across the country- and it continues to grow. ⭐️

Behind every star are volunteers carrying his vision forward and helping make dreams come true.

Here’s to adding even more stars to the map. ❤️

10/02/2026

One man had a vision. Today, thousands of volunteers help carry it forward.

This Founder’s Day, we’re celebrating Charlie Henault and the volunteers who continue to keep his mission alive by making dreams come true for critically and chronically ill children.

His vision.
Our mission.
Their dreams. ❤️

10/02/2026

FOUNDER’S DAY

Today, we honor the man who started it all. ❤️

45+ years later, we’re still carrying his dream forward. ✨

09/30/2026

SEPTEMBER’S DREAM OF THE MONTH ⭐️

We’re excited to kick off our Dream Spotlight of the Month by celebrating a dream come true for Boston!

Boston’s dream was to attend a Boston Red Sox game, and over Labor Day weekend, his family traveled to Boston to make that dream a reality. From stepping onto the field at Fenway Park and meeting the players to enjoying a special VIP tour of the ballpark, Boston and his family had an unforgettable experience they say they will remember forever! ❤️

A very special shoutout to the Boston Red Sox ( Boston Red Sox )for helping make this experience extra special for Boston and his family! Your generosity helped create memories that will last a lifetime.

09/14/2026

The Dream Factory of Southern Illinois granted Caroline’s dream come true! 🩵

Caroline and her family attended the Hinterland Music Festival in July to see KATSEYE ( KATSEYE ) The festival generously donated four, four-day VIP tickets, giving Caroline the opportunity to get up close to the music and make unforgettable memories with her family.

Caroline shared that she is incredibly grateful- not only for the opportunity to see KATSEYE, but also for the special memories she and her family were able to make together.

A special thank you to Hinterland Music Festival for donating the VIP tickets and to The Dream Factory of Lexington for sponsoring this dream! ✨

09/01/2026

NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🚨

Listen now at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28wtEg5bumkbgeoLaJ5Rwn

09/01/2026

A Dream Come True for Alexander! ❤️

The Dream Factory of Sedalia helped make Alexander’s dream come true with an unforgettable trip to Orlando, Florida! Alexander and his family spent a week at Give Kids The World Village and visited the theme parks.

His favorite part of the trip was enjoying time together with his family and riding all the fun rides!

His mother shared: “This trip alone blew his mind away. To be able to do what he likes and share it with his siblings was enjoyable to see on their faces. His medical needs limit him and it’s harder as he gets older to see him not be able to have that smile on his face, but this trip saved that. To watch him continuously have that smile was every parent’s wish.” ✨

We hope Alexander and his family had a week they will never forget!

08/28/2026

A Dream to Remember ❤️

As we remember Dolly Parton, we can’t help but reflect on Dream Child Emily’s dream of meeting Dolly in 2018.

Thanks to the Dream Factory of Jersey Shore, Emily’s dream became a reality- and Dolly made sure it was a moment Emily would never forget.

Emily traveled to Dollywood for an unforgettable day with Dolly, spending 45 minutes chatting away, receiving endless hugs, and even singing a legendary duet of “9 to 5” right alongside Dolly.

Dolly had a gift for making people feel special, and Emily experienced that kindness firsthand. We are honored that The Dream Factory was able to play a small part in this beautiful memory and forever grateful to Dolly for the joy she brought to one of our Dream Children.

Rest in peace, Dolly. Thank you for making Emily’s dream come true.