The Sunshine Foundation Dream Village is set to host its second annual charity golf tournament at the Orange Lake Resort Legends Course in Kissimmee on Friday, June 5. This event aims to bring together local golfers, community members, and corporate sponsors to raise funds for children with lifelong chronic illnesses, physical conditions, or trauma from abuse.
Local Boy’s Dream to Be Fulfilled
A highlight of the day will be the ‘Dream Come True Presentation’ at 12:45 p.m., where Wyatt, a local boy living with Level 3 Severe Autism, will be surprised with the news that his dream is being granted. This presentation is expected to be a heartwarming moment for attendees and media crews, who have been invited to cover the event.
The tournament will kick off with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at the course located at 12397 Legends Drive. The Sunshine Foundation, founded in 1976, is a non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children with severe, lifelong conditions who may not qualify for other wish-granting organizations that require a life-threatening or terminal diagnosis.
Supporting Families and Children
The foundation serves children with various conditions, including spina bifida, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hydrocephalus, severe epilepsy, Sickle Cell Disease, blindness, deafness, and profound Level 3 severe autism. The organization relies heavily on public and corporate donations to fund these dreams and maintain the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village in nearby Davenport, Florida.
The Dream Village serves as a specialized, accessible retreat for families during their stays. Since its opening in 1990, the resort has hosted more than 21,000 children across nine fairy-tale-themed cottages, featuring amenities such as a heated zero-entry swimming pool, a handicap-accessible playground, and a miniature golf course.
According to the foundation, the most frequently requested dream is a family trip to Central Florida attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND Florida, Kennedy Space Center, and local beaches. To date, the Sunshine Foundation has granted dreams for over 44,000 children across the United States.
The non-profit currently holds a 4-Star rating on Charity Navigator and an ‘A’ rating from CharityWatch, reflecting its commitment to transparency and effective use of donations.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
