Nominating a child for Dreamflight

Every year, we take over 220 children on confidence building holidays within the UK and to Orlando. Children travel without parents and families, and are cared for by an incredible team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and non-medical guides.

Children are nominated by medical or educational professionals – this could be a physiotherapist, paediatrician, or school nurse but cannot be a family member/guardian.

All nominations are reviewed by our Medical Director and regional Group Leaders to make sure they are suitable and would benefit from the trip.

Information for medical professionals

Once a child is selected for a Dreamflight trip, an invitation will be sent to the child and their family or carers with lots of information about next steps, which includes an in person or online meeting with the child’s guide.

Information for families and carers

“To form such bonds with everyone, where there’s acceptance, has provided my son with experiences and feelings medication can’t give. His confidence has rocketed and he can’t stop talking about his experiences and the friendships he has made. He has also talked about the unique worth of every single person he met with pride and belonging, thank you.”

– parent of a 2025 Dreamflight child

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All the love, dedication and passion makes such a difference to every VIC and adult and makes this charity as magical as it is! Calvert 2026 volunteer

It’s really fun, you get to do things that you would never dream of, you get to meet a lot of people, have new experiences. Calvert 2026 child

After the trip I was more confident at school and happy to be myself Dreamflight Child (The Simpsons Group)

Dreamflight has taught me to be more confident in who I am, be myself and make more friends Dreamflight Child (Shrek Group)

Dreamflight has encouraged me to try more and be less scared of new things Dreamflight Child (Scooby Doo Group)

Dreamflight has taught me that if you have a dream you can achieve it Dreamflight Child (Scooby Doo Group)

Going on the Dreamflight trip has encouraged me to talk to people more, make friends and be confident to do more! Dreamflight Child (Donald Duck Group)

Dreamflight has inspired me to not be scared or worried if someone says something might happen. I’m prepared and ready for change! Dreamflight Child (Donald Duck Group)

Dreamflight has inspired me to be more confident about myself and to tell people about my condition Dreamflight Child (Goofy Group)

Dreamflight has inspired me to embrace my scars and to help others like me to be more confident Dreamflight Child (Mickey Mouse Group)

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