Paying it Forward to the Teresa Group

Dream Makers donates to The Teresa Group, a children's charity. The Teresa Group is Canada’s oldest community-based chari­table organization specifically serving children affected by HIV and AIDS and their families.

In 1990 there were five families who required assistance. Client numbers have increased over the years and The Teresa Group now serves approximately 380 families and 750 children.

Recently, Dreammakers donated a big screen TV and a Sony digital Camera kit. The donation will be used in a raffle to raise many for the charity.

TTC helps dreams come true

Written by Fern Taillefer

Congratulations to the Special Constable Services and Plant Department of the Toronto Transit Commission. Through your hard work, a donation of $12,500. was made to Dream Makers, making it possible for many children to partake in that great adventure to Disney World for a day. You should be proud of your efforts. The various barbecues, golf tournaments, beauty product sales etc were a great success. Of course, these events would not be so successful if not for the many volunteers. A huge thanks goes to all of these people for their dedication and hard work.



A special thanks goes to my very good friend Ron Sturge, the backbone of this charity drive. Ron we wish you a great retirement and thank you for your years of selfless dedication to Dream Makers and the kids. You are truly a champion amongst champions!!!. Your sense of humour and great smile will surely be missed.



As a new year approaches, it is time to prepare for 2010 and planning is already underway to raise funds for the kids. With a little luck, we will be able to make another great contribution next year. Keep up the great work and keep those contributions coming in.

Highlights of The Walk

St Pius X school teacher Ms.Careri with her husband Daniel come out in support of Meagan's Walk.Michela gives Arden a lift at the 3km mark.




Arden,Michela,Sarah and Principal of st.Pius the 10th school Ms.Benedek.









When we arrived at The hospital, we all joined hands, formed a circle around the building and gave it a hug.





We had a wonderful day and a lot of fun. The cause was a good one. How could you go wrong raising money for Sick Kids Hospital.
Thanks everyone for coming out. We had 75 participants and we surpassed our goal of $2000.00 by raising $2700.00.

Dream Makers Team Supports Meagan's Walk

Meagan’s Story

Meagan Bebenek was only four years old when she was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour. Just after her fifth birthday she passed away. Meagan’s legacy is Meagan’s Walk.Thousands come out to support Meagan’s Walk and spread the message of hope.To date over $1.4 million has been raised through the Walk to support brain tumour research.

Beginning at Ontario Place walkers, runners, and strollers start out on the 5 km trek to SickKids where the thousands of participants complete the walk in a human hug of the hospital



Meagan's Walk: Creating a Circle of Hope Meagan's Walk is less than two weeks away. On Sunday May 10th, Dream Makers team will be participating in "Meagan's Walk" and we're hoping you can join us with your families and friends to honour this Mother's Day in a most special way. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Mario Barone for registration information.

The Easter Bunny Visits Toronto East General

This post was written by Mario Barone Founder of Dream Makers


Today we brought Easter to the children who were not able to celebrate it at home. Thanks to our own wonderful Dream Maker volunteer Mika Midolo, who now is working with CTV's CP24 she was able to arrange Lindt chocolate to donate chocolate bunnies and eggs for an aster egg hunt at TEG Hospital. The kids were so excited! Everyone had a great time. Keith Petty, Anthony Ierullo and Danny Amato (Dream Maker Puppeteers) entertained the children by making animal puppets come to life. Our thanks to CTV producers Jennifer Johnson and Sue Robertson for their enthusiastic participation. Click on the link to see a bit of the excitement.



Thanks Mika! and everyone at CTV!!!



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"I expect to pass through life but once.
If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again."

There is a Reason it is Called Magic Kingdom

Another trip to Disney for the kids is just around the corner! Anyone can see by the pictures from last year’s event that it is was as much fun for the adults and volunteers as it is for the kids! I thought I would share some of the great photos that were forwarded, as a reminder of what great people with big hearts and financial donations can accomplish.

Reminder of Annual Charity Golf Tournament