The Dream Factory

One of the biggest highlights from this year’s Dream Maker Auction is the Cloud Carpet entrance, and what better way to be welcomed than an interview with a shark - or a frog? 🦈 We’re not quite sure which, but Amber is! Dream Kid Amber welcomed guests to the biggest event of the year dressed as her favourite animal. She was accompanied by the always sharply dressed Mark Morris, who helped her interview guests as they walked the Cloud Carpet. Watch until the end for some ‘ribbiting’ 🐸 responses! Still looking for a way to support the Dream Maker Auction? We’ve got you! Help us celebrate meeting 1,000 Dream Kids with the 1,000 Dreamers Candle - made in collaboration with the amazing folks at Coal and Canary! Visit the link in our bio to get your candle today! 🕯️ #DMA2024 #ChildrensCharity #Manitoba

Dream Ride is back for another great year! 🚲 On July 27, 2024 at Clear Lake, you can help make dreams come true for kids in Manitoba battling life-threatening illnesses. This year, we’re working toward bringing dreams to life for Evie, a sweet young girl with lots of love to share with everyone around her! 💙 We can’t wait to get on our bikes with the amazing Dream Ride community to raise funds for brave kids like Evie. Visit www.dreamridemb.ca to learn how you can get involved with Dream Ride 2024! #dreamride #manitoba #clearlake 

Meet Evie! 🤩 Dream Kid Evie loves doing anything her big brother does. You can often find her gently putting baby dolls to bed or making Play-Doh sculptures. But just a month before her 3rd birthday, Evie was diagnosed with B cell acute lymphoblastic Leukemia. She began her treatment earlier this years and stayed between the hospital and Ronald McDonald House. For the next 2 years, Evie will undergo treatment cycles and maintenance along a “standard favourable risk” categorry for b-ALL. ”Evie is made of magic,” says Evie’s mom. ✨ Even through all of her treatment, she stays strong and brings joy to everyone around her. “She’s the perfect blend of spicy and magic, and she’s made this journey easy on all of us as she handles each new day with bravery, positivity, and smiles.” 💙 Evie is still undergoing treatment so she’s not quite sure what her dream will be yet - but meeting Minnie Mouse in Disney World is definitely a top contender! Evie’s dream is being supported by the wonderful Dream Ride community 🚲 This summer, get on your bikes and ride to help bring this sweet girl’s dream to life! Visit dreamridemb.ca to learn more about Dream Ride 2024!

It was an amazing weekend for community events! On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, folks in the community came together at Evoluir Hair Salon and NK Hair Company for the Cut-A-Thon! The event raised more than $9,400 - a smash hit! 🤩 At Evoluir we met up with Dream Kid Olivia, who got her first post-chemo haircut!💇♀️ It was a magical moment for Olivia and her family. Olivia’s dream is to go to mermaid school in Hawaii, so of course Princess Ariel stopped by to say hello and take some pictures! In addition to haircuts, Dream Kids met their Blue Bomber hero, Brady Oliveira!🏈 It meant so much to have Brady in our Dream Kids’ corner, cheering them on! This was a day of haircuts and heroes! We can’t wait for the next Cut-a-Thon! #manitoba #childrenscharity

The 27th Annual Dream Maker Auction presented by The Gauthier Automotive Group was an incredible success - and it wouldn’t have been possible without you! 💙 Together, thanks to the incredible generosity of our dream commutive, we achieved a remarkable milestone this year: raising over $1,100,000 for Manitoba kids battling life-threatening illnesses - our most successful year yet! 🥳 From every silent auction bid to every raffle ticket purchased - we are deeply grateful for your unwavering support! We’d like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Jim Gauthier and The Gauthier Automotive Group for the extraordinary donation of $250,000 towards the creation of a new, child-centric home for The Dream Factory in our community. 🌟 Still looking to support the Dream Maker Auction? To celebrate meeting 1,000 Dream Families, we teamed up with Coal and Canary for a limited edition candle, only $45 each. 🕯️ Visit https://lnkd.in/gpmqwy-8 to continue to support Dream Kids and get your very own limited edition candle! #DMA2024 #Childrenscharity #manitoba

We are thrilled to extend our gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Grateful to Move 2 event in support of Olivia’s dream 🙌 Our community came together at McNaught Cadillac and raised $4,000 during a 90-minute steel mace workout led by Team Fit Pak in partnership with lululemon 💪 To our attendees, sponsors, and volunteers: your presence and contributions have made a tangible difference in Olivia’s journey. We are so grateful to have a community filled with compassion, unity, and a shared commitment to making dreams a reality. Stay tuned for more opportunities to join us in spreading love and support throughout our community! 💙 #GratefulToMove2 #manitoba #childrenscharity

It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of Michelle Harrison, The Dream Factory’s co-founder. Michelle founded The Rainbow Society with Linda Cameron-Turchet in 1983, creating an incredible legacy that has since supported more than 1000 families across Manitoba.   In her final months, as she bravely faced lung cancer, she launched a fundraising campaign dedicated to The Dream Factory. This became her last wish - a continuation of her life’s work of bringing joy and hope to children facing life-threatening illnesses.   As we remember and celebrate Michelle, we would like to share a message from her family, who are asking folks to consider supporting her lasting mission. Your donations will help keep her spirit alive, continuously bringing joy and hope to children in Manitoba and their families.   Michelle’s family has decided to keep her fundraiser open indefinitely to ensure her passion for helping others lives on, making dreams come true for many more children in the years to come.   ”Thank you all for your love, support, and generosity. Your contributions honour my mom's memory and continue her lifelong belief in the transformative power of kindness and dedicated service.” - Shaena, Michelle’s daughter.   We are sending not only our sincere condolences to Michelle’s family; but also, our deep gratitude to have the tremendous privilege of carrying her work and her vision forward to ensure that every child in our province battling a life-threatening illness has the opportunity to dream.   Michelle, your legacy will live on, and you are so dearly missed. https://lnkd.in/gWXxdTx5

Ethan’s dream came true! 🏀 17-year-old Dream Kid Ethan loves playing basketball at home and school. He started watching NBA, and of course his favourite team had to be the Toronto Raptors because he loves dinosaurs - and they’re the only Canadian team in the league. It only made sense that Ethan’s dream was to attend a Raptors game in Toronto and meet some of his favourite players! 🤩 Last month, Ethan headed off to TO to meet the Raptors and watch a game! Ethan arrived at the Scotiabank Arena and sat courtside for the Raptors’ warm-up, met some of the players, got autographs and photos, and watched the Raps compete! ⛹️♂️ ”I gotta say, that was the best day of my life,” Ethan told us. 💙 What an amazing day for Ethan - a huge thank you to Virgin Radio 103.1 and the Toronto Raptors for helping bring his dream to life! #Raptors #NBA #ChildrensCharity 

The Dream Factory is looking for a new team member! If you’re passionate about creating joy, making a difference, and being part of an incredible team, then we are looking for you! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Giving Manager to join our team for a temporary, 20-month-term maternity leave coverage. The ideal candidate for this full-time position will have a passion for both community fundraising events and annual giving. If this sounds like you or someone you know, visit https://lnkd.in/dDhWwj7r for information on how to apply! We can’t wait to hear from you! #Hiring #Manitoba #ChildrensCharity

Our Silent Auction is live NOW! 🎉 We are so excited to share all of the incredible items available in the Dream Maker Auction ✨ The silent auction has over 150 prizes to be won, each one as special and unique as the next! From robots to skin care packages, this year’s silent auction has something for everyone. We are so thankful for our friends at Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. for returning as our Givergy Sponsor once again! 💙 You can make your bid on our Silent Auction website and take home one (or more??) of these magical prize lots. Visit dmauction.ca to make your bid now! Also! Join us in celebrating 1,000 Dream Kids met since our beginnings over 40 years ago - with the 1,000 Super Dreamers Candle 🦸♂️ Made in collaboration with Coal and Canary! Purchase available on our silent auction website and in-person at the Dream Maker Auction. #Manitoba #SilentAuction #DMA2024