What we do

Dreams Come True …

Dreams are very special to all of us. The Share a Dream Foundation move heaven and earth to make a dream come true for a child who is terminally ill. Every effort is made to include the immediate family in the child’s dream. We are helping to make the seemingly impossible become possible.

Family Time Away from it All

Every year we receive requests from hundreds of sick and disabled children from all over Ireland to go on a special holiday, a concert, an outing and enjoy a little quality time away from hospitals and painful treatments. Share a Dream organise a family break for hundreds of special children. The breaks are our opportunity to create a magical environment where these children don’t feel different, make lots of new friends and can take part in events they once thought were impossible.  

Holiday Homes

Many sick children and families cannot participate in the events we organise because of their child’s illness but still long for a break away from the ongoing stress and trauma of their everyday lives. With this in mind Share a Dream offers a luxurious, private holiday home to accommodate their needs.

National Children of Courage Awards and Dream Ball  

Each year, Share a Dream Foundation honours eight special children by hosting the National Children of Courage Awards at its Annual Dream Ball. These children who have shown extraordinary courage and unbelievable determination to live life to the very best of their ability despite their serious illness or disability are chosen from hundreds of nominations received from around the country.