Sparked by the imagination of a young person living with severe physical disabilities, a Shine Dream helps young people aged 11 – 21 think differently about their future, imagine new possibilities, and develop a sense of purpose that can last a lifetime.
Our program helps them gain confidence and see themself differently as someone who can vs. someone who can’t. We help lay the foundation to change the trajectory of their life.
Read life-changing Shine stories below:
One mid-summer evening, sixteen-year-old Connor, who lives with a severe visual impairment, was guided into his back yard to the biggest surprise he could have ever imagined!
During the pandemic, we were all locked-down, spending far more time indoors than we ever had before. It was not something twenty-two-year-old Emma from Nanaimo, BC was used to.
Faith is a young 23-year-old music enthusiast who lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a disease that weakens the body’s connective tissues and presents occasional mobility and medical challenges, often accompanied by fatig
Ali is an eighteen-year-old from Toronto who loves Anime and aspires to create video games in the future.
Nineteen-year-old Julia lives with multiple severe physical disabilities and a visual impairment.
21-year-old Megan, from Winnipeg recently had her bedroom makeover Shine Dream fulfilled and is now confident that one day she can live alone, on her own!
13-year-old Lily has a brighter future ahead as an aspiring video game artist thanks to Shine!
Ethan is an 18-year old young resident of Regina, Saskatchewan, who loves his daily dose of physical activity.
Fourteen-year-old Liam, and his twelve-year-old sister Kaitlyn were born with a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple body functions, including low vision.
Take a moment to look around the space where you are. How does it make you feel? Pleasant? Sad? Relaxed? A space that is organized and personalized to your individual tastes can make a dramatic difference in the way you think and feel.
Juwann’s bedroom has been transformed into his very own JAWS themed paradise, and it wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of donors like you.
At the age of 12, Samuel Van Arnhem received a letter that he was approved for a customized Dream with the Shine Foundation, a national charity that fulfills life-changing experiences for kids living with severe physical disabilities.
