News Archive
24-Dec-2024
Ethan’s Christmas Dream Comes True
At six years old, Ethan began exhibiting flu like symptoms. He developed swollen lymph nodes under both ears, red spots on his chest, nosebleeds, and pain in both legs making it difficult for him to walk.
Ethan was taken to the GP on three separate occasions, but each time, the GP reassured the family that Ethan was simply battling severe flu.
7-Jan-2025
Media 10
We are delighted that Media 10, event organisers based in Loughton Essex, have announced that The Dream Factory is one of their nominated charities for 2025. Our Patron Josh Mills is an employee of Media 10 and they have kindly donated all the proceeds from their Christmas Jumper Day raised by the staff. We are incredibly grateful for your support and thrilled to begin the year with such a fantastic partner. Together we will continue to make dreams come true and create unforgettable memories for those who need them most.
9-Dec-2024
Chingford Christmas Train Ride & Grotto
https://youtu.be/pQH42u6ox9whttps://youtu.be/XTdgy2UlsgY We braved the wind and the the rain as did the children and adults who took a ride on the Chingford Railway and visited Santa in his grotto.Thank you to our Patron Sir Iain Duncan Smith , for popping in and supporting this Christmas … Chingford Christmas Train Ride & Grotto
4-Dec-2024
Help Bhavya’s Dream Come True
Our Dream Makers visited gorgeous 5 years old Bhavya to discuss her dream to have a wonderful 6th Birthday with her friends and family. Bhavya was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in July 2023 and is currently receiving chemotherapy treatment.
29-Nov-2024
Help Us Make Ethan’s Christmas Toy Dream Come True
Ethan is 8 years old this is his story. At 6 years old, Ethan began exhibiting flulike symptoms. He developed swollen lymph nodes under both ears, red spots on his chest, nosebleeds, and pain in both legs making it difficult for him to walk. Ethan was taken to the GP on three separate occasions, but each time, the GP reassured the family that Ethan was simply battling a severe flu.
28-Nov-2024
Dream Making in Progress
Our Dream Makers visited gorgeous thirteen year old Jennifer to discuss her dream. Jennifer was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and is a full time wheelchair user. Jennifer loves football and gaming. Jennifer’s dream is to have a Xbox and a adaptive controller to play FC24 with her brother. The Dream Factory will also include Xbox vouchers so Jennifer is able to enhance her Xbox experience.
25-Nov-2024
Whizzing Wheels Santa Skate
We had such a fun day collaborating with Wheels & Wheelchairs at The Ilford Exchange Shopping Centre, bringing together some of our families. Read more to see some pictures.
14-Nov-2024
Santa’s Sleigh Fundraiser
Young Jacob who we granted a dream for 2021, and his family are raising money for The Dream Factory.
14-Nov-2024
Light Up a Life
Dedicate a bauble or light on our Virtual Christmas Tree in tribute to a loved one or someone special
The holiday season is a time for connection and reflection, filled with memories of those we love. Light Up A Life is a heartfelt way to honour someone special, keeping their presence close and their memory bright.
9-Oct-2024
Costermongers Festival Event
Our founder Avril Mills BEM along with our volunteers Maureen, Raymond and Maurice went to to the Costermongers Festival, at The Guild Hall and The Church of Bow Bells on Sunday 29th September to support our Patron Doreen The Pearly Queen of Bow Bells and Old Kent Road.
Avril said ‘It was wonderful to meet up with the Mayors and all the lovely Pearly Kings, Queens and Princesses.
Thank you as always to our Patron Doreen Golding BEM, for inviting me sixteen years in a row “
24-Jul-2024
Our Olympian Patrons
It’s an honour to have Paralympian, Anne Wafula Strike MBE and Olympian Gold medalist, Christine Ohuruogu MBE, as our Dream Factory Patrons and friends. We wish them both luck with their time in Paris at the Olympics, where they be doing what they do best, helping others.
22-Jul-2024
Football tournament in aid of The Dream Factory
Thank you to Preston Recruitment for supporting The Dream Factory with your charity five a side football tournament.
With help from you we can make dreams come true
