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Disneyland Dreams Take Flight For Kids With Epilepsy
October 26, 2007 1:00 AMSend to a Friend
We're very happy to report that five kids with epilepsy were able to make their first trip to Disneyland thanks to a collaboration between the BC Epilepsy Society and Dreams Take Flight. These kids joined 120 other kids and adult volunteers as part of an all-expenses paid trip to Disneyland on October 23rd. This extra special event included lots of surprises for all the kids involved, including meeting Disney characters, receiving Disney spending money, and other cool kid treats.
I accompanied the group along with additional adult volunteers from Air Canada to ensure that the different needs and wishes of the kids were accommodated. It made me see that this trip helped foster not only happiness, but also a sense of independence for the kids. They got to meet other kids with epilepsy and go on lots of different rides, explore the various fantasy neighborhoods, and take ice cream and slushee breaks together.
Everyone returned home that night safe, healthy, and very happy. I suspect that the memories from this trip will last a lifetime for these kids, along with the feelings of hope and compassion they experienced from the Air Canada volunteers who made this trip possible through Dreams Take Flight.
Posted by Elvira Balakshin at October 26, 2007 1:00 AM
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hours2go -
that is awesome!!! im so glad to hear things like that are happening!!!congradulations to all the kids that got to go! i hope there will be alot more events happening!
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