Dreamers
Our Dreamers range from 17 to 97 years old, from all walks of life, with all types of cancer, and they all have their own unique dreams. We have had weddings, hot air ballooning, adventures to the reef and snow. Some Dreamers ask to meet their idol- Guy Sebastian, Dawn French, Dolly Parton, The Kings of Leon – just to name a few. Other Dreamers long to create lasting happy memories for those they leave behind in the form of family photographs, getaways and family reunions. Or it could be as simple as having their hair done so the nurses see them at their best. Here are just some of the amazing dreams we have had the privilege to work on. *Details have been changed to protect the privacy of our Dreamers.
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Derby Day Fun
Our dreamer Margaret has attended the Spring Carnival in Melbourne for the past 24 years. While she and her best friend Kim have always made their own fun standing in the queue for the races, they dream of turning up with a little more flare…See more
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Craig’s Bucket List
“Life is too short to be anything but happy”. See more
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Anesha’s Dream-job
When our dream-maker Louise first met Anesha at Chris O’Brian Hospital- her condition was critical.
“…leaning up against her hospital bed- she looked so weak. I didn’t know if she had the strength to stand, let alone to dream. ” See more -
A Last Wish
Carmen’s dream was simple- to see the beach for the last time.
When her daughter Tatiana contacted Dreams2Live4 last week, Carmen was in palliative care and time was critical. See more -
Coming Home
“It was so good to have time where you are not worrying about the effects of chemo.” In the past 21 years of marriage to his wife Lesley-Anne, our dreamer, Malcolm has built a family and a life that many can only dream of. See more
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Save the Date
Reminding us that a sense of adventure is never truly lost, this week our dreamer Lynne has spent precious time with her husband on a holiday that she “could never have imagined”. See more
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A Little Bit of Heaven
In November 2017, our dreamer Mandy first received the news that the hardest days were coming. A diagnosis of a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer stopped her in her tracks. The future promised with her loving husband and 2 young boys became uncertain. See more
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A Passion that Never Fades
Chris has received some horrible, gut-wrenching news: a metastatic cancer diagnosis. But throughout his gruelling treatment, Chris’ love of cricket has remained as strong as ever! See more
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Loving Naomi
Before we embark into another new year, and another journey, the team behind Dreams2Live4 urge you to reflect on what matters most. Our dreamer, Naomi, is so much more than a patient. To her four young children and loving husband- she is everything. See more
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A fighting Spirit
For a girl far out West, the Big City was a dream in itself. From afar she imagined the adventures it holds, and a pace that finally matched her own. See more
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To the Skies
Scribbled in the back of a notebook or in an absent minded thought, everyone has their Bucket List. While we may take it out to edit or admire every few years, it takes the bravest version of ourselves to reach for the chance it holds. See more
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It’s All Relative
The bond between family lies in the choice to love one another through every triumph and misstep. They are the reason our dreamer does not fear for ‘what if’.See more
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Before Everything Changed
One day 2 years ago, our dreamer Nathan kissed his fiancé and baby goodbye and padded up to play a game of cricket. He left, not knowing it would be the last day before everything changed. See more
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A Loving Heart
Someone once said that a loving heart is the beginning of everything. When we met our dreamer, Tanisha, we knew that her story did not start and will not end with her diagnosis. See more
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Forever 19
She lost more than many do in a lifetime by the age of 19 and, still, she did not hesitate to smile. See more
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Life after Love
Two years ago, Annette and her partner Tom were planning their future together. In their love they found the courage to take chances and chase the adventure tomorrow held. This was before Annette was diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer. 3 months by her side through treatment and Tom, too, received his fatal diagnosis. See more
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More than just a patient
Before we embark into another new year, and another journey, the team behind Dreams2Live4 urge you to reflect on what matters most. See more
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Puppy Love
One story that has warmed the hearts of all who’ve heard it is Jennilee’s. Our dreamer has welcomed a new member of the family into her heart. See more
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Young Again
For the past 12 years, Glenn and Heather have lived as many couples do- working every chance they get and striving for that holiday that always seems out of reach. The difference is that they have done this while battling against Glenn’s cancer diagnosis.See more
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New Life Gives New Hope
This weekend our dreamer, Jennilee, will be picking up her long-awaited pup. Even before meeting, this 12-week old pug has brought joy to Jennilee’s life. See more
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A Touch of Glamour
Glamour is a word that is not often heard in the walls of a cancer ward, but for Annisha it sums up her dream to be a News Anchor for a day. See more
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Rest and Recovery
It is in the nature of an illness to build its walls around our dreamers out of treatments, diets, and time. No one can know this more than its patient and our dreamer, Tracy, who has dared to believe that there is another definition of what it means to be well. See more
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Tanya and Her Little Family
She has a husband who adores her and children to raise. In the midst of life for this family, cancer has stopped them in their tracks. See more
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Medicine for the Soul
For Belinda who has dedicated her life to others as a nurse, a friend and, most importantly, as a mother, our dreamer lives to make memories with her kids and for her kids. See more
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A Friendship Worth Fighting For
Alison’s world was thrown out of orbit when she was diagnosed with cancer. Everything that once seemed so sure faltered, including the future she planned that now seemed out of reach. Everything, that is, except for the friends and family who surround her. See more
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Roar and Snore on the Sydney Skyline
Amid the calls of animals that should be sleeping, our dreamer, Rowena, and her family will share their memories in the making. Seeking a touch of magic amidst the devastation of cancer, this family are looking forward to their night at Taronga Zoo’s Roar and Snore. See more
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At a Later Date
In September 2017 Angus and I got married. We had the most beautiful wedding in the welsh countryside surrounded by friends and family from both hemispheres. In November everything changed when I had an abnormal Pap smear.See more
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The First and The Last
“To have what will be the first, and the last, family holiday away would mean the world to me.”See more
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Music and Mates
Joshua is passionate about 2 things. Music and his mates. He is now working with Dream Maker Annabel to create a dream which celebrates both.See more
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One More Holiday
“As with most families these days we were always putting off a holiday and now find ourselves wishing we had done it sooner. I guess you never really think something like this will happen to you. My husband Andrew was diagnosed 4 months ago with advanced metastatic cancer. This was a huge and devastating shock to us and our family.See more
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Yearns to be “Selfish”
This single mum’s dream came as a shock to her. For the first time – in a long time – she yearns to be “selfish”.See more
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Beautiful Lasting Memories
Kirsten and her family have always been drawn to the ocean. And now, more than ever, Kirsten yearns to be by the sea with her young family. “My main objective in life is to make beautiful lasting memories for them.”See more
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The Chance to Breathe
34 year-old Ryan just wants to the chance to take what he calls ‘a breathe’ with his wife. With a 2 ½ year old and a 4 month old this young couple have fought hard to not let Ryan’s terrifying cancer diagnosis tear their world apart. See more
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To Stop and Smell the Tulips
“I’m so excited about how Dreams2live4 can organise a trip that I have always wanted to do but it was never achieved. Being diagnosed with metastatic cancer has devastated my family. It’s been a roller coaster. My husband, children, family and friends have been my rock.See more
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After 40 years…
56 year- old Brett has shared his life with his partner Susan for more than 40 years, raising 2 children and 4 grand-children. Blessed with love the couple had always planned to get married but there was never the time or the money – life just seemed to get in the way.See more
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A Musical Thank You
“I had been living alone and they have graciously put their lives on hold to take me into their home and support me during my illness and what is left of my life. I would love to be able to give back to them in some small way.”See more
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A Weekend in Karibu
“It was so nice and relaxing, we are pretty sure it was almost perfect for her.” Naomi yearned to spend precious time with her grandchildren and children, Her dream came true in house called Karibu. See more
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Home for the Holiday
After months of treatment and confined to the hospice, 36 year old Joshua had one dream – to go home to his Mum and Dads at Empire Bay. But to do this would require specialised home care. See more
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To Create Mummy Magic
A big part of being a Mum is helping to make your children’s dreams come true. Cancer has stripped so much from this family but our Dreamer will not let it take away her chance to still create mummy magic. See more
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A Whole New World of Adventures
The physical disabilities caused by brain cancer meant 23 year-old Bradley became socially isolated. Then he discovered video gaming. See more
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A Honeymoon at Last
Tracey has always put her family first. She has raised all of her grandchildren and now her husband. After 39 years of marriage, Tracey and Peter have never been able to celebrate their honeymoon.See more
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A Supercar Dream!
His dream was to drive a supercar with his wife by his side and the open road in front of him. With the help of some very special people our Dreamer Francis made his dream come true. Not with just one supercar – he drove 6 of them! See more
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The House by the Lake
The family were grieving. Forced to live apart. Phil had been in the hospice for four weeks. With his wife Cyndi sleeping in the chair next to his hospital bed, their teenage daughters were left to run the house – the eldest studying for her HSC. The family were desperate to be together again. Phil’s dream was to escape from the ward and share some normal, family fun. See more
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A Dream to celebrate their love
Brad’s life is his family. Throughout his devastating diagnosis and ongoing battle with cancer, Brad’s thoughts have been for his girls. Brad’s dream is to renew their wedding vows on their 16th wedding anniversary. See more
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“So I can call Kristy my wife”
His dream was to marry the love of his life. She has been by his side throughout gruelling cancer treatments. Dream Maker Louise snapped this photo as the words “You may kiss the Bride” were said. Read their love story
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Capturing Beauty and Love
Kopu wanted to capture the love between her and her sisters. . “Now the quiet beauty, strength and love of this woman and her family can be treasured forever…” See more
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You Can Only Take So Many Hits
“When the social worker told us about Dreams2Live4, Anthony broke down in tears. It meant so much to him – the opportunity to forget about leukaemia…” See more
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“To feel part of the world again”
“I had a benign cancer for a long time and it caused a lot of physical, emotional and financial damage. Then I was told it was malignant and inoperable. That news was difficult for all of us.” – Wendy. Then Dream Maker Karen talked to Wendy about what her dream would be. And the world opened up. See more
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Many dreams are about the chance to escape and regain a sense of control.
65 year old Daniel has always been sports mad. Watching a game and cheering on his team was the best escape he had from the gruelling cancer treatment he has endured. Sadly Daniel can no longer leave his bed. His dream was to keep watching his sport. See more
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So they can be kids – doing kids stuff – far away from the fear and anxiety of cancer
Tennille has a heart of gold. She is Mum to two children and fosters 11 others who desperately need this loving Mum in their lives. Their home is filled with laughter and love. Last year however, this family was delivered a devastating blow. See more
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Camera. Lights. Action. Dream!
Our Dreamer Jacob is passionate about film making. At 19 he has already made many short films and dreams of having a career in the film industry. However his battle with metastatic cancer has put his dreams on hold. Until he met Kate See more
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To see my kids smile as they discover something new!
” Hervey Bay was amazing. This is something that I’d always talked about doing with my two children, aged 14 and 16, but when I found out my diagnosis I resolved that I would really make it happen…” See more
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The Best Way to Relax
David’s life long dream has always been to stay on the water; after he was diagnosed with cancer he knew it was a good way to escape with his family. “Just the thought of been able to stay on the water would be the ultimate form of relaxation for me, I’ve always found it so peaceful…” See more
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Animals are the Best Medicine
Cookie is living with metastatic cancer and immediately knew her Dreams2Live4 dream would involve animals! She loves every aspect of animals, “I find spending time with animals the best medicine. I have always loved the zoo, the array of animals, the noises and yes even the smells! …” See more
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Words Inspired by Joy
A metastatic cancer diagnosis and heavy treatment left Robyn depleted and exhausted from the pain. Now spending time at home inspired her to write, “This new pursuit has given me a new lease of life and I would dearly love to have this poetry and stories in print for my family to read long after I’m gone…” See more
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Young Love
Steven’s diagnosis of brain cancer left this young couple devastated. They were a young couple in love dreaming of the Whitsundays…”See more
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The Bond Between Two Sisters and Dolphins
“This is daily now as I face my own diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. My wish now is to swim with the dolphins and fulfill my dream as well as my sister’s. It was an opportunity she never had…See more
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Getting Away from the Hustle and Bustle
This Dream would mean everything to me. It would enable me to spend precious time with my loving wife Lee, son, daughter and granddaughter, away from the daily hustle and bustle routine that each family member face on a daily basis…See more
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Two Love Birds
A Dream for 2 lovebirds. Gary’s dream was to whisk his wife away on a second honeymoon – back to where it all began on the beautiful waters of Jervis Bay…See more
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Last Minute Miracles
This young mum’s dream is to take her 9 year old to see the Ed Sheeren concert in Sydney. But it was sold out! …See more
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The Power of Music
Never underestimate the power of your kindness and how the joy is spread. As Bob Marley said “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Now he is sharing the power of music on the ward….See more
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The Perfect Wedding
Our 79 year old dreamer Eva faces a terrifying battle with metastatic cancer. But she desperately hoped for a very special dream: to marry the love of her life and capture this special moment… See more
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Traveling in Style
Margaret thought to her self, “One day we will travel to the races in style”. After being diagnosed with cancer she still wanted to keep up the tradition of going to the race with her friends, but this time she was finally arriving the way she wanted to. See more
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Preparing for the Worst
“When Greg’s cancer returned, our family was told to gather and prepare for the worst. His treatment was grueling: months of radiation, chemo and immunotherapy. During this time, all Greg wanted was to see his father…” See more
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A Man’s Best Friend
Allen’s much loved dog died last year. Since then Allen has yearned to spend time with ‘man’s best friends’ so all Allen and his wife Florence wanted was to go to The Royal Easter show to watch the dogs…See more
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Making Memories
“I want to give him a memory of a time where the worry and stress of seeing me get sicker leaves his mind for a little while. I want to give him a break from the daily appointments and treatments…” See more
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Bluewater Boy
Our Dreamer Wayne knows true happiness when he is on a boat, fishing or pulling up cray pots so when he was diagnosed with cancer he knew what his Dreams2live4 dream would be… See more
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Told the third time “You only have weeks to live”, thanks to Dreams2Live4 I got to ‘live’ one more time!
Being inflicted for 6 ‘long years’ with metastatic breast cancer (which spread to the brain,) and then two weeks ago* being told I now have Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, life urgently became more precious. See more
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“To see past the trauma and feel truly alive”
My life seemed very sad with no apparent joy. Plans for travel were too hard and the Great Ocean Road was no longer thought of. Then Dream Maker Karen appeared at my hospital door…See more
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“To reconnect with my family”
As a hospital chaplain, Jeanne understands the importance of nurturing the soul. Now – after years of battling her own cancer and facing a terrifying prognosis – Jeanne’s dream is to make peace within her family. See more
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“To feel a sense of adventure again”
Cancer had robbed Vicki of so much. This intelligent, articulate woman found herself slowly being worn away by the gruelling routine of cancer treatment. After Dream Maker Karen visited her at The Wesley Hospital Vicki began to yearn for a sense of adventure. See more
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To show my family how much I love them…
Jane’s family means more to her than anything in the world. But how would she show them how much they mean? We helped this beautiful Mum organise a special surprise… See more
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The Strings to Clinton’s Heart
“As life goes, I have never found the opportunity or wanted to spend that money on myself. But it has always been a nice dream…. This would mean the absolute world to me.”
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Darren’s Reason To Dream
Darren has two very special reasons to keep dreaming. His wife Trish wrote to us with the the following beautiful words explaining why Darren’s Dream has meant so much to his family. See more
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Feeling like a Queen for the day!
A simple Dream but to me it was MAGICAL just to be out of hospital with some of the people I love most in the world. I was made to feel special for a day. It really gave me a total boost… I felt like a Queen everywhere I went! See more
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A Dream Wedding!
“Fighting cancer is an overwhelming and consuming battle. However, in the midst of it we were given an opportunity to let love, hope and excitement in” – Gabrielle See more
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An Uplifting and Soul Enriching Experience
Our Dreamer Kelly wanted to do something uplifting and soul enriching for her dream. After 12 months of bad news chasing bad news, Kelly’s dream brought positivity and empowerment back into her life. See more
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To sing along with my hero: Paul McCartney!
Karen may be facing a terrifying battle with metastatic cancer but her love for her hero, Paul McCartney remains as strong as ever! A fan from a very young age, her dream is just to hear him in concert and to sing along with every word. See more
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My heroes are on the footy field
Allan has been a keen Brisbane Broncos supporter since way back when the club began in 1988. His tough battle with metastatic cancer has not dampened his spirit. He had always dreamed of meeting his sporting heroes… See more
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To put a smile on my daughter’s face
This loving mum’s dream was just to bring joy to her little girl. With the help of Dreams2Live4, Suzanne was once again the mum who could make magic happen! And what better way to make her girl smile than to meet her heroes: the cast of Home and Away! See more
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Dreaming across the outback!
Passionate about all things camping and adventure, Lily dreamed of taking the journey of a lifetime: an epic 5- day womens camping event exploring the beautiful red center of Australia. See more
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My 50th birthday surrounded by those I love
A birthday celebration can be something many of us take for granted. After Megan’s cancer returned, she realised time was not on her side. Her dream was to spend time with those we love. See more
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I’m leaving a piece of me behind
Jeffry’s dream is to have his beloved car restored so that it can remain an important part of his family, a reminder of Jeffrey and a family keepsake. He dreams of this car escorting him on his final journey…with one of his sons behind the wheel. See more
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Mad about motor racing!
Geoffrey is passionate about motor racing. While lying in his room recovering from a round of gruelling treatment, a poster of his hero Dick Johnson hung on his wall. When Dream Maker Louise asked him what his Dream would be, there was no hesitation… See more
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To meet my heroes for the first time!
Meeting her lifelong heroes, the Cantebury-Bankstown Bulldogs was enough to bring Jacqueline to tears… Decked out in head-to-toe blue and white, Jacqueline was so grateful her dream had finally come true! See more
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To be surrounded by what I love: soccer and my mates!
He has not let his battle with a rare and painful cancer stop him from enjoying what he loves. A soccer enthusiast from a young age, Rhys is a passionate Mariners fan and knew instantly that his dream would revolve around this! See more
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To experience a lost honeymoon
Cancer meant Kara and her husband Troy never went on the honeymoon they deserved. But with the help of Dreams2Live4 and some special dream makers: this couple’s dream honeymoon came true in the beautiful Terrigal. See more
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To live a dream that may have been
At the centre of this dream is time: time to relax and unwind, time away from treatment and hospital rooms and precious, quality time to spend together as a family. See more
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To thank the love of my life
Philip’s wife has stuck by him as a constant source of love and support throughout his difficult battle with cancer. So, he vowed to thank her by whisking her far away from endless scans, treatment and bad news to Tasmania. See more
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Creating special memories, snorkelling with my family!
What a sight for sore eyes! Renee’s dream was to spend precious time with her 5 children and her wonderful husband. This family got to share a brilliant adventure, creating very special memories. See more
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The honeymoon we never had
Leticia yearned to give her loving husband the honeymoon they never got to have. Financial strain meant their fairytale honeymoon was always just a dream… But this was all about to change with the help of Dreams2Live4… See more
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For some quality family time with my girls
Tyanne’s simple dream was to spend quality time with her beautiful girls in a place far away from cancer. Just the sun shining, the beach glistening and her beautiful family by her side. See more
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To show how proud I am to be their mum
Single mum Bek was desperate to create special memories for her gorgeous children. Seeing what cancer has done to her family has broken her heart. So, she wanted to use her dream to bring some joy and adventure back into their lives. See more
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Family Is Everything To Me
My beautiful family never complain, they stick by me and do everything in their power to make my life easier. We have an extremely strong bond! That’s why my wish is to go away with my family, for some quality family time away from the stresses of hospital appointments. See more
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My first proper Birthday party!
After years of forgotten birthdays, Helen finally had her dream celebration. The bright room was filled with colour, joy, flowers, laughter and the smiles of Helen’s nearest and dearest. See more
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Just to be there and support my team!
Melinda has always been a supporter of the South Sydney Rabbihtohs and has dreamed of going to a game for forever. To go with her whole family and experience in person the sport that has helped lift her spirits so many times during her cancer battle, was truly magical. See more
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‘The Need for Speed!’
Pete, battling cancer and confined to a wheelchair, yearned to feel a sense of freedom. His wife calls it his need for speed. His dream was to feel the thrill of slipping and sliding in the dirt again. See more
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‘Just a true escape from it all’
Margaret desperately needed to escape reality and the immense stress cancer had put on her life. She has always dreamed of experiencing the magic of Broome…and to have this dream finally come true was incredible. See more
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‘To see the majestic Whitsundays. Hand in hand…”
“I’ve always wanted to visit this beautiful part of the world. This dream is so important to us because there’s just something about the coastal lifestyle that relaxes us and makes us so happy.” See more
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To have my family together all in one place…
Imagine knowing you may never see your loved one again? This heartbreaking thought is sadly shared by many of our dreamers and their families. But the Coles family travelled from around Australia to visit Barbara and put a smile on her face. See more
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Just to see the look on my kid’s faces the first time they touch snow!
I love winter and the idea of building a snowman and having a snowball fight. When I was told how little time I had, I realised there was no next year. It was now or never for our dream! See more
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Just to have some relief from my pain
Dan is a young man whose heart-wrenching dream is to be pain free. His cancer has caused him so much pain in the last few months but the only relief he gets is from a spa… See more
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“To thank the woman by my side through it all”
Having been together for over 30 years, Chris and George’s love truly has endured the test of time. Now, as they face their most daunting future, all they wanted was to go to their favorite place, and experience another honeymoon together. See more
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I don’t want my biggest party to be my funeral!
Caitlin loves music, dancing and life and doesn’t want her biggest party to be her funeral! Dreaming about her 40th birthday party has helped Caitlin cope with treatment, giving her something exciting to look forward to! See more
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A beautiful little distraction to my pain
Kris’ cancer means she is unable to drive and with her husband John at work, she is was alone most of the time. But not anymore! Now their new, gorgeous puppy Zoe is able to keep her company: bringing some much-needed comfort and joy into Kris’ life. See more
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‘Life is for living, dreams are for chasing, and love always wins.’
Although cancer tries to take everything from you, Catur and his wife Sarah know that life is too short to live in fear. Their goal is to live their life to the fullest, and were glad his new guitar can help him realize how lovely life is. See more
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After lovingly taking care of her husband, it was time to take care of herself
Barbra was a strong and steady caregiver to her husband as he tragically lost his battle, while she was battling her own. Her dream to relax and rejuvenate after these trying times was graciously fulfilled. See more
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Her only Dream was to make her children smile this Christmas
While Christmas is a special time for many families, Cancer can drain happiness, finances, and hope for others. Manu just wanted to give her children presents and experience the magic of Christmas with her incredible daughters. See more
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Every moment spent with loved ones is precious
Our Dreamer, Alfonso, knows how important having his loved one by his side has been during his treatment. To finally be able to escape treatments and hospitals and spend quality time together was exactly what they needed. See more
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Just to see my kids again
Geoff didn’t hesitate when we asked what his dream would be. With his children living hours away, his one and only hope was to see them one last time. The reunion was everything he had hoped for and more. See more
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Cancer cannot take our love
Chris and Naomi truly know the deepest truth of their vows “in sickness and in health.” While cancer often strains marriages, Chris and Naomi’s love has remained a constant through the unpredictable time of his treatment. His dream is to renew their vows to show that love really can conquer all, even cancer. See more
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To rekindle their love without the stress of cancer
After months of enduring treatments and doctor appointments, Jo and her partner’s relationship had felt the full burden of cancer. A trip away to just be a normal couple again was exactly what they needed. See more
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Something I will never forget
When Shelley was diagnosed with metastatic cancer, she knew how important it was to spend time with her girls and make new experiences. To have their lives be filled with joy and laughter, instead of the heartbreak of cancer. See more
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I want them to remember the ‘fun’ me
For our dreamer Kylie, her 5 boys mean the world to her. She dreamed of creating new joyful memories, to remind them of good times, instead of the harsh days of treatment. See more
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Creating magical moments with my three amazing kids
Tracey knew she did not want her dream just for herself, but instead she wanted something her entire family could experience together; an incredible, behind the scenes South Sydney Rabbitohs training experience! See more
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You filled my thoughts on sleepless nights
When cancer had wrecked havoc on Tanya’s life, she just desired to escape with her daughter to have time to heal and prepare for their uncertain future. A beautiful place away from the pain of cancer to simply be together and reconnect. See more
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An escape in the midst of such sadness and pain
When Barry was diagnosed, he was only given a few weeks to live and he knew he wanted to share it with the love of his life, Sarah. After he passed, she set about ensuring Barry’s legacy and raising funds for Dreams2Live4 to make more dreams come true. See more
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“Because of you, her dream to see her grandkids came true!”
After spending the last 10 years too sick to travel, Susanna only dreamed of being reunited with her son and grandchildren. Luckily, for Mother’s Day, they were finally all able to be together again. See more
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More than just the music
Vanessa knew that the best way to share her love with those she most cared about was through recording beautiful songs for them. They will now have memories they can hear for a lifetime. See more
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Her only dream was to celebrate Christmas
Although Christmas is a time of joyous celebration for many, it seemed that Elizabeth would not be able to experience that happiness because of her metastatic cancer. However, our Dream Makers were able to bring the Christmas Magic to her! See more
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Finding Peace in a Natural Wonder
Facing a terrifying cancer diagnosis, Wendy yearned to fulfill her lifelong dream and experience the magic of Uluru. Sadly, responsibilities meant she was never able to feel that sense of wonder and beauty, only Uluru can offer. Finally, she was able to create memories to cherish forever. See more
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To feel like a young couple in love again
When Sarah was diagnosed with cancer, she was scared of losing her youth and time with her boyfriend, Tom. Luckily, a trip to Tasmania allowed them to be young and in love for a holiday, without the thought of cancer. See more
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A reunion, 5 years in the making!
Billy and Shantelle had grown up together in a foster home, and had each others backs since they were teenagers. After not seeing her for 5 year, and facing the biggest battle of his life, Billy yearned to spend precious time with Shantelle and meet her daughter, Mackenzie. See more
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Finally being able to make happy memories
When Roz was diagnosed with cancer, it quickly affected her entire family. A break from the day-to-day stresses, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy allowed her to relax and just enjoy precious time with her family. See more
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To feel like we have a home again
After having her and her family’s entire lives uprooted within a day, Jacquelyn’s dream was to be able to make a new home. To bring back a sense of comfort that had been lost for so long. By bringing home their family dog, Taka, our dreamer and her family are finally able to have a sense of normalcy in their lives again. See more
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He was finally empowered again
Our dreamer Jack had a heart of gold, always doing things for others instead of himself. When he was given his chance to dream, he immediately decided to share it with his family. When life seemed overwhelming and out of his control, his dream gave him his power back. See more
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The guitar can always bring a smile to my face
Craig’s main escape all of his life has been through his love of music. He has always had a special, dream guitar that he has hoped for. Now, he finally has it to help him forget all of the hardships of cancer, at least for a little while. See more
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“My husband felt better from the very beginning”
Frank’s dream to bring his family together not only gave him a way to escape the everyday pain he had been experiencing from cancer, but also reignited a sense of hope and adventure. This new lease on life is something he will be able to take with him, even beyond his dream. See more
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The little conversations mean the most
When cancer strips away all sense of normal from patients and their families, many times there is a need to reignite a sense of familiarity. Our dreamer Bob just wanted share a holiday to talk about everything under the sun, both large and small, with those he cared about the most. See more
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A dream in the making for 45 years!
Jo dreamed of an escape from cancer, and a time to reconnect with her family, whom she loves dearly. Her escape to Broome allowed a time of rejuvenation and hope to carry her through the rest of her battle. Luckily for us, she kept a diary. See more
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To show my little boy the big, beautiful world
Josh wants his son to grow up knowing that there is much more to life than cancer. His dream is to have some quality time with his young family enjoying the natural beauty of their surroundings and not having to worry about tests, treatments and bad news. See more
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To Feel Beautiful Again
As Kia lay in her hospital bed, she had one simple dream: to have her nails done and to feel beautiful. And the added surprise… a hospital visit from Beau Ryan! See more
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Told he only had weeks left to live
Told he has only weeks left to live, this 58 year old, loving grand dad is desperate to hold his grandchildren one last time.See more
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Her greatest fear is all the ‘firsts’ she may miss in her young daughter’s life
She has a husband who loves her and a 4 year old daughter she adores. She also has metastatic cancer. Our Dreamer puts a brave face on but her greatest fear is all the ‘firsts’ she may miss in her young daughter’s life. Her dream was to go on her daughter’s first trip to the snow See more
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The honeymoon that never was…
While the cancer Robert is desperately fighting is making their future uncertain, our Dreamer is certain of one thing: the love he has for his wife. He longs to show his beloved wife what her care and love has meant to him. His dream was to renew their vows and celebrate their very special commitment to each other. See more
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I don’t want to die with a song in my heart…
Iris faces a terrifying cancer prognosis but is determined to get the most out of life. “I would like to believe that I still have many, many years in this beautiful world and I defiantly don’t want to die with my song unsung”. She has requested time with a life coach to allow her song to be heard in the hope it will create ripples of change within others. See more
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Troy is now a proud owner of mag wheels for his Commodore!
For Troy, these mag wheels represent empowerment, validation, and everything he wanted his life to be when he was young. And so, it is not the physical Dream that changes lives; but the emotional impact they bring. See more
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My dream is to see my grandchildren for the first time in 6 years…
John and I would like to thank you once again for the opportunity to see our grandchildren once more. Words cannot express our gratitude for this gift. Have a wonderful day because I am feeling ON TOP of the world! See more
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A brother’s visit from halfway around the world…
“Bryan made it home today, even if for only a little while. Having his brother by his side has really boosted his will to fight and his determination to be able to get back home to share some quality time with his loved ones” See more
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Colin Fassnidge’s heart is as big as his talent
“I was sitting in hospital having chemo and I was offered jelly and ice cream for dinner as the dinner trolley had forgotten me… I looked at Kev and said: wouldn’t it be nice to have Colin Fassnidge cook me dinner? See more
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“To enjoy the time we have left for fun memories we’ll never forget”
“My dream is for myself and my daughter Brooke (who is 14 years old) to have some time off from constant doctor appointments, blood tests and scans and instead to enjoy the time we have left for fun memories that we will never forget”
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“I had no idea my main character’s predicament would become my own.”
“When I first started plotting and outlining by book in 2012, I had no idea my main character’s predicament would become my own – a woman in her 50’s being given a terminal diagnosis and her desperation not to leave her loved ones.” – Vivian See more
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A Sound of Music Dream
Lyndsey simply wanted one day to create special, everlasting memories for her family and especially her daughter, Nyah to cherish forever. For this mother and daughter pair, musicals and flower headbands are just a ‘few of their favourite things’.See more
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Craig Lowndes brings tears of joy to Dreamer’s family
Our Dreamer was passionate about motor racing. While he lay in his room recovering from another round of gruelling treatment a poster of his hero, the 3-time V8 Supercar Champion, Craig Lowndes, hung above his bed. See more
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“My Dream is to share my 21st with my crazy beautiful family and friends”
Tessa a young 20 year old university student living with a diagnosis of metastatic cancer dreamt of a weekend with family and friends celebrating her 21st birthday……….. her dream came true See more
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A husband’s love, three sisters joy and a Dream come true
Her husband Paul was desperate to make his beloved Juni’s Dream come true. Paul knew Juni was running out of time and wrote to Dreams2live4 to see if we could help her see her sisters again See more
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“My heart almost burst with happiness. Not just for myself but to see how happy the children were.”
Six weeks ago Stacey’s life hung in the balance as she lay in intensive care. “The dream to take my children on this adventure truly kept us all going.” See more
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Chris has something to tell you
Our Dreamer Chris is a very impressive young man and his words have touched us deeply. We hope you enjoy reading this letter. “Seeing as I have less than 3 months remaining until I finish my treatment, I was thinking about my journey up until this point. See more
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“The excitement of watching the Australian Open puts shivers down my spine!”
“The chemo was horrible, I lost my hair and looked so pale and tired. But my positive attitude, supportive family and friends and something to look forward to kept me going”…For Patricia, one of these things was realising her dream of going to The Australian Open! See more
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“She travelled three hours a day to sit with me and hold my hand”
Our Dreamer Julie wanted to show her mother how much her care, love and support has meant to her. “My mother nursed my Dad for three years through his cancer battle before he died. Now she is nursing me – her baby. It must be devastating for her. I want to show her how much I love her.” See how
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A visit from a mighty Shark puts a smile on this young Dreamer’s face
Our young Dreamer from country NSW is battling metastatic cancer and some days are pretty tough going. But today a very special surprise visitor put a smile on this young man’s face. See more
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The team that kept me going…
Passionate Cronulla Sharks fans, the family have watched in awe as their team continued to win week after week. And when the Sharks finally made the grand final, Jeni immediately knew what her Dream would be! See more
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Would she see her son in time?
As a mother, I can only imagine the stress she was under. Karen was trying to put on a brave face but that day she was consumed with worry for her son, an Australian soldier, who was being sent to Afghanistan in just a few weeks. Would she see her son in time? See more
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He had something to say that couldn’t be said in a letter
47 year old Rod loves his kids but life had a way of getting in the way. Rod was now living in Sydney while his three children were in Western Australia. When he was diagnosed with advanced metastatic cancer, his one wish was to see his children while he was well enough to say goodbye. See more
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WOW what a dream!
Our Dreamer’s ongoing battle with metastatic cancer was forgotten when she celebrated her life-long love of animals with the WOW adventure tour at Canberra Zoo. Look at the joy on her face See more
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Her Dream was to swim with Whale sharks. So she did.
This feisty, brave 23 year old’s Dream was to experience something bigger and more frightening than cancer. So she chose to go face to face with the whale sharks of Western Australia. See more
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As his condition deteriorated, he became desperate to see his children again.
Scott had not seen his children for 3 years. They live in New Zealand with their mum and money had always been tight. As his condition deteriorated, Scott’s desperation to hold his children in his arms grew. See more
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Maggie Beer dishes up John’s Dream.
Metastatic cancer patient John is a passionate foodie. His Dream was to share a fantastic meal with his loved ones prepared by his idol, Maggie Beer. Dreams2live4 was able to get in contact with Maggie and arrange for her to be his personal chef for a very special lunch. See more
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How will they know who I am?
When we met Lisa she was very ill with only weeks left to live. She could think of nothing except the two beautiful little girls she was leaving behind. “How will they know me? How can I tell them everything a mother should tell her daughters?” See more
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She dreamed of holding her son one last time
Our Dreamer’s treatment involved a nuclear medicine regime. This treatment meant she could not touch or come in contact with anyone. When her son was sent to jail her heart was broken. She was desperate to hold her son one last time See more
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Her dream is to have her young child know where she came from
“I always dreamed of bringing my family to Central Australia so they would really understand who I am and where I came from. I thought I could wait until my daughter was in her teens but cancer is putting a deadline on my dream.” See more
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His Dreams is the Pits!
His battle with metastatic cancer has been a race against time but now our Dreamer hopes to share the excitement of another race – The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. His Dream is to visit the pits at this year’s Formula 1.See what happened when we asked our Facebook supporters for help. See more
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My Dream is to get my Hands Dirty again.
Twenty years ago before his diagnosis of metastatic cancer, Darrel started his own landscaping company and his work became his passion. When Darrel started to undergo the gruelling treatment regiment, his business dwindled and cash flow dried up. See more
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Her dream was to have the family photo they could never afford
Dianna did not realise how sick she was until she ended up in hospital with a diagnosis of advanced metastatic cancer. With only weeks left to live, her only dream was to have the family photograph taken that she had never been able to afford. But time was running out. See more
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This is for my darling.
Sixty three year old metastatic cancer patient Doug is one of your true blue Aussies. But to his great regret he had never been to Uluru. “My wife and I had always thought we would get their when we retired. Unfortunately she passed away last year and now my time is running out.”… See more
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Finally I could give back to them, It was a moment of joy, wonder and peace.
“Metastatic cancer has meant a lot of hard knocks for my family. Every time we think we are through the worst of it another tumour appears. My illness has impacted my children’s lives…” See more
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A ‘fairy godmother’ came to my rescue
In this heart-breaking letter from a Dreamer we see how a simple dream brings such comfort. All she asked for was a washing machine. “whilst I am weakening due to my cancer, the washing machine is strong and sturdy. It’s something positive I can leave behind for my family.”See more
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We went from the depths of depression to the top of the world.
With three children, one of whom is severely disabled, life was always very busy for Richard and his wife. When Richard was diagnosed with metastatic cancer he despaired how the family was going to cope. See more
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She’s been my best friend for a decade, we met for the first time yesterday.
“Vi is my pen pal and my best friend. We began writing to each other over a decade ago just after I had my first bout with cancer. Vi has been through it all with me…” See more
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The view from my hospital bed just got a lot more inviting.
Twenty year old Luke has had to spend many months in hospital enduring countless operations and procedures. “I am so sick of looking out that window and seeing the same brick wall every day. Watching the sun and shadow do their daily creep across it – brick by brick – my life passing by. “ See more
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A spell of smooth sailing was just what she needed.
At 35, Georgie has so much to live for. Two amazing kids, a husband she is devoted to and her own creative business. She also has metastatic cancer. “It is a like a pressure cooker. I can’t work but we still have a mortgage, hospital costs and our world is crumbling apart.” See more
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“A person who has never owned a dog has missed a wonderful part of life.”
Every year Dave had promised himself that next year he would get a dog. But life had always been too busy. It was never the right time. Sadly Dave’s diagnosis of advanced metastatic cancer gave him only weeks to live. See more
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My dream is to take my son on a journey and show him the places that meant so much to me.
At just 40 years old Paul was given the tragic diagnosis of metastatic brain cancer. His thoughts immediately turned to his wife and 9 year old son. See more
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I am a work in progress.
Janine has always been a weekend painter, hiding her talent and passion on the canvases stacked in the cupboard under the stairs. When the breast cancer she had beaten 2 years ago reappeared, Janine turned to painting. See more
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Carla’s friends were the ones who kept her afloat!
Forty-seven year old Carla had always been the adventurous type. She loved the outdoors, her friends and the ocean. When the breast cancer she had beaten 3 years earlier returned, her life became a regime of doctors appointments, procedures and drugs. See more
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A night on the town with three handsome young men!
Sue is a graceful, beautiful 62 year old battling metastatic cancer. Her dream was to take her three favourite men on a very special date. “To have my three sons with me and take them on this wonderful night out meant everything to me. I was so proud that night….See more
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My Illness has been so isolating, now the world can come to me!
Claudio, a 65 year old man, spends a lot of time relaxing at home recovering from treatment for metastatic cancer. Travelling and even going out for dinner are not options for him. See more
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Her heart was breaking. She would not be there to watch them grow and share her wisdom
In the last two years of her life, Beryl became a grandmother to two beautiful babies. Her joy was overwhelmed with the sadness that her battle with metastatic cancer would mean she would not be here to share with them the wisdom she had gained through her life. See more
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It’s a cracker of a dream!
“Life isn’t about waiting around for the storm to pass. It’s learning how to dance in the rain. We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” This is the motto that 60 year old metastatic cancer patient Brenda lives by. Her illness has not stopped her from fundraising for the community and playing soccer with Maroubra. See more
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My dream is to conquer ‘The Bruce’
Louie had spent nearly 25 years driving for a living. This ‘King of the Road’ had driven every one of Australia’s motorways except one – Queensland’s Bruce Highway. He yearned to feel the freedom of being behind the wheel again. See more
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My dream is to look them in the eye and say “I love you”
“I know I may not have a lot of time left and I just want the chance to look them in the eye and tell them what they all mean to me and I am so proud of my daughter and my wonderful grandchildren.” See more
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My dream is for my girls… to follow their dreams.
Faced with aggressive brain cancer, Peter’s fight for life has also become a fight to share his wife and daughters’ passions. “I don’t want our lives to become my disease. I still want to nurture my girls and share their passions.” See more
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My dream is to keep ‘surfing’ with my mates!
At just 17 years old, Claire left Coffs Harbour and travelled to Sydney to the Prince of Wales Hospital to receive the specialist care she needed to fight an aggressive brain tumour. Like any 17 year old, Claire’s friends mean the world to her and keeping in touch with them throughout the long, gruelling treatment See more
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My dream was to look beautiful for my husband again.
At 57, with advanced metastatic cancer, Barbara did not have long to live. She wrote to Dreams2live4 “I have got an idea for something I would like, it is probably shallow, but I would just like Mark and I to get dressed up ….” See more
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A Panda Dream comes true
45 year old Elizabeth has metastatic cancer. She also has a very special dream. “Panda’s have always touched my heart. Since I was a little girl I have felt a real connection with them. They are an endangered species and, I guess, so am I.” See more
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Ellen ‘The Generous’
Joanne’s dream was to see the filming of Ellen on her recent visit to Sydney. We put the call out on Facebook and thousands of our supporters shared it. Within days the wonderful people at Ellen had organised a very special guest ticket for Joanne. See more
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The story of 2 friends, 2 cancers and 1 Dream
It was Bill Waterson who said “Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” Our Dreamer Susan whole heartedly agrees. When she was offered a Dream, her first thought was to share it with her friend and fellow cancer sufferer Dennis See more
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Can you feel the love?
We can. The last 2 years have been devastating for Michael and his young family. His battle with metastatic cancer has been incredibly difficult but the love just pours from these photos. Michael’s dream was a family holiday to sea world. See more
