Damaryius Thomas was recently granted a dream from the Sunshine Foundation for an above-ground swimming pool this past summer.
Damaryius of Wendell, North Carolina, lives with the challenges of having VACTERL syndrome, a group of growth abnormalities that affect several parts of the body.
“Damaryius is an 8-year-old energetic little boy that loves the water. Getting a pool for him to swim whenever he wants was the biggest gift he could ask for. He’s so happy about his pool. With the help from Sunshine Foundation, he will be able to enjoy his summers in his new pool,” said Damaryius mother, Crystal.
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Sunshine Foundation answers dreams to children with life-long severe chronic illnesses and conditions such as: spina bifida, cerebral palsy, Level 3 severe autism, Down syndrome, hydrocephalus, severe epilepsy, Sickle Cell Disease, blindness, deafness, trauma from abuse, and others.
To make these dreams a reality for children that may be turned away from other wish-granting organizations that require a life-threatening or critical diagnosis, Sunshine Foundation relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations, and corporations. Damaryius’ “Dream Come True” was made possible through a generous donor. You can also help make a dream come true by donating at www.sunshinefoundation.org.
The most common request is a Magical Dream to visit Disney World, Legoland, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios while choosing to stay at the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village near Disney.
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Sunshine Foundation also answers Special Dreams: shopping sprees, computers and iPads, outdoor playsets, above-ground swimming pools, family trips, cruises, adaptive tricycles, and other special needs equipment, plus many more.
Since 1976, Sunshine Foundation has spread Sunshine into the lives of more than 42,000 children throughout the United States. For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.sunshinefoundation.org.
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