Be a dream maker

Helping to face challenging situations.

Get involved and be a Dream Maker.

We know we achieve a lot more when we work together and we have a lot of opportunities to get involved. We also know that every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Consider volunteering at one of our special events or even host your own fundraiser.

In fact, there are many ways to contribute to the Help Fill a Dream Foundation:

Volunteer
donate
fundraise
sponsorship
legacy giving
Your Country Grocer Receipts
Be a Dream maker

Volunteer              

You can help make the Dreams of children with life-threatening / critical conditions come true! There are many ways you can help and no matter how you choose to get involved, the support of generous people like you enables us to make each Dream a reality.

Volunteers give the most valuable gift of all – their time. Through your hard work, passion and commitment to making Dreams come true, you’ll change the lives of many children – and your own.

The appreciation we feel for all of our volunteers is indescribable. Thank you all for being Dream Makers!

To learn more about volunteering at Help Fill A Dream, call or email us or complete our online volunteer form.

[email protected]
call 250.382.3135
Volunteer Application Form
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Help Fill A Dream with Your Country Grocer Receipts!

Simply save your Country Grocer receipts, and we’ll receive 1% of their value in the form of Country Grocer Gift Cards.

These gift cards are crucial for our Emergency Assistance Card (EAC) program, which offers immediate support to families facing unexpected health crises at Victoria General Hospital or Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. In these stressful times, families may find themselves unprepared and in need of basic necessities. Our EAC program provides gift cards for essentials like groceries, coffee, BC Transit bus tickets, and hospital cafeteria vouchers.

These small gestures can make a significant difference, helping families cover transportation costs, food, and providing moments of relief.

Real Impact

Pediatric social workers see firsthand how valuable these gift cards are. One social worker shared:

“Gift cards make a huge difference. Families often face traumatic situations and unexpected overnight stays. Being able to offer a Tim’s card or grocery card, especially a gas card for those traveling long distances, can bring tears of relief. It helps them get to appointments, manage their day, and feel supported.”

How to Contribute

  1. Save your Country Grocer receipts.
  2. When you have a stack ready, contact us to arrange pickup.

Email us at [email protected] or call (250) 382-3135.

Thank you for your support!

Fundraising          

Fundraising is one of the best ways to raise money and bring people together. Whether you’re an individual, employee, organization or community, every bit of support goes a long way to make Dreams come true. Every dollar raised stays here to support children in our communities on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. If you would like to discuss planning your event and how we can help, please contact [email protected]. Here are just some of the great ideas that have been used by organizations and individuals to help fundraise on our behalf:
  • Gala dinners
  • Walk-a-thons
  • Sports tournaments
  • Movie nights
  • Birthday parties
  • Weddings
  • Silent auctions
  • BBQ’s
  • Bake sales
  • Customer Appreciation Days
  • Casual days
  • Garage Sales
  • Car Washes
  • Gala dinners
  • Walk-a-thons
  • Sports tournaments
  • Movie nights
  • Birthday parties
  • Weddings
  • Silent auctions
  • BBQ’s
  • Bake sales
  • Customer Appreciation Days
  • Casual days
  • Garage Sales
  • Car Washes

Community Partnerships

The generosity of donors has enabled Help Fill A Dream to inspire children on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands with life-threatening / critical conditions by filling Dreams or providing support through the Family Assistance program. When you become a community partner, you are directly supporting a Vancouver Island or Gulf Island child and their family. Contact us to discuss how you can become a community partner.

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Be a Dream maker

Leave a Legacy    

Legacy giving is a wonderful way to support the things you care about most, now and after you’re gone. For many donors, it’s also an important part of estate planning. Whatever your reasons, creating a legacy gift is an excellent way to support Help Fill A Dream well into the future.

Legacies of Hope        

Roger Bishop                    

Roger Bishop used his will to make a gift to Help Fill A Dream. Known to generations of UVIC students, faculty, and administrators as RJB, Roger Joseph Bishop, Professor Emeritus was a key figure in the establishment of the UVIC Department of English. When he died on 30 March 2016, Professor Bishop was just 41 days short of his 100th birthday.

 

 

 

 

Roger was a philanthropist who supported a variety of causes. His connection with Help Fill A Dream is through Dream child Emily and her family. When Emily was seven, Help Fill A Dream sent her on a Dream trip to Disneyland. Following two years of treatment for Leukemia, the trip was life changing for her entire family. It was a chance to destress, to relax, to take a breath. She got to be a kid again and play with her brother.

Roger and Emily’s family developed a deep friendship. Roger saw the healing power and impact a Dream can have through Emily, and he wanted to ensure other children had their Dreams come true as well. He did this through a gift in his will. Years later, when she was in her late 20’s, Emily joined the Help Fill A Dream Board of Directors, providing a unique perspective of how the organization makes a difference.

 

Tina and Phil

Tina and Phil from Victoria made the decision to leave a legacy gift in their will.

“We had been putting off making a will for years, we always thought we were too young. A few sudden deaths of close friends and family make you realise you’re never too young to make a will, and we didn’t want to put it off any longer. You just never know what’s around the corner.”

It was important to the couple that the legacy they left had real meaning.

“We wanted to leave a legacy to not only help out family but those that really need it. We can make a difference to a child and their family by leaving a legacy in our will.

We hadn’t realized that without a will, our estate could be tied up for years and the only real winner would be the lawyers and the government; we worked too hard to have that happen. We don’t have a lot but if that can help a family through some difficult times it’s totally worth it!”

Help Fill A Dream was an obvious choice for Tina and Phil, “We have done some voluntary work with Help Fill A Dream with the Taking it to the Streets event, Heritage Haunted House and the Golf for Kids Tournament – seeing the children and their families, and the look of joy on their faces is priceless. Knowing that we can make a difference when we are no longer here made sense for us.”

Once they had made their decision the process was easy, “Our Lawyer just added Help Fill A Dream with the charity number and we were done!”

We are extremely grateful to donors like Roger Bishop, and Tina and Phil – their legacy gifts will ensure that Help Fill A Dream can continue to provide hope, help and happiness to children into the future.

If you are considering leaving a gift to Help Fill A Dream please get in touch with our office to discuss options and receive further information.

[email protected]
250-382-3135

Please ensure you use the legal name Help Fill A Dream Foundation of Canada in a will or other legal document. Registered Charity No. 11895 5830 RR0001

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