Making Dreams Come True - Thanks to You
At Golf for Kids, our mission is to make a lasting difference for local children and thanks to your incredible support over the past 25+ years, we’ve raised over $11.4 million to benefit children’s charities, trusts, and organizations across Vancouver Island.
In 2025, we set out to fill 10 Dreams, and we’re thrilled to share that every one of those Dreams will come true in the coming year! Whether it’s a once-in-a-lifetime trip, help to hone a special skill, or receiving essential medical equipment, each Dream brings comfort, joy, and hope to a child who needed it most. On average, it costs $10,000 to fill a Dream, and it’s your generosity that makes it all possible.
Hannah S
Age: 8
Condition: Cerebral Palsy
Dream: Wheelchair Van Conversion
At just four weeks old, Hannah was rushed to the emergency room with seizures that stopped her breathing. Ongoing seizure activity since then has resulted in global developmental delays, impaired vision, and complete dependence for mobility and personal care.
Now eight years old, Hannah is thriving. She weighs 65 pounds and is over four feet tall -making it increasingly difficult for her family to transport her safely in their current van. She loves being in nature and spending time with her peers, and her two active brothers absolutely adore her.
By supporting the conversion of a wheelchair-accessible van, we can help Hannah be active in her community, included in family outings, and able to get to appointments safely and comfortably.
Liam
Age: 15
Condition: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Dream: Junior Membership at Victoria Golf Club
After discovering a lump on his neck, Liam was diagnosed with Stage 2A Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 14. What followed was a year of surgeries, chemotherapy, and hospital stays—an unimaginable challenge for a healthy, active teen.
Throughout treatment, golf became a vital outlet, helping Liam stay active, enjoy time outdoors, and protect his mental health. His dream of a junior membership at Victoria Golf Club is not just about a love for the sport; it’s about reclaiming time, health, and the joy of simply being a teenager again.
“Golf has helped me stay focused and take care of my mental health,” Liam shares. “After everything I’ve been through, it means the world to be able to jump right into something that’s helped me cope this past year. I look forward to playing for many years to come.”
Ronin
Age: 12
Condition: Type 1 Diabetes
Dream: Disney World
Twelve-year-old Ronin from Courtenay is dreaming big – a magical trip to Disney World in December 2025. He’s never been on a plane or even left Vancouver Island, and he can hardly believe his Dream might come true.
Life with Type 1 Diabetes has been especially challenging for Ronin in recent years, and a trip like this simply wouldn’t be possible without support. This Dream offers more than just travel – it’s a chance to create joyful memories, experience new adventures, and take a well-deserved break from the realities of managing T1D.
Winston
Age: 5
Condition: Absence Seizures
Dream: Safety Sleeper
Winston is a spirited and affectionate five-year-old with a rare genetic syndrome – so rare, in fact, that it’s estimated fewer than 250 people in the world share his diagnosis. His early years were filled with surgeries, hospital stays, and uncertainty, but Winston has faced it all with resilience and a love for life. Today, he’s headed to kindergarten, obsessed with music, water, trucks, and slobbery dog kisses, and known for his wicked sense of humor.
Because of his condition and daily seizures, keeping Winston safe is a 24-hour job. He has no sense of danger and is constantly on the move – running toward roads, grabbing objects, and putting everything in his mouth. The Safety Sleeper offers peace of mind by allowing Winston to sleep securely, without the risk of climbing out or injuring himself during a seizure.
Ava
Age: 14
Condition: Anorexia Nervosa
Dream: Trip to Hawaii with Family
At 12, Ava was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, a life-threatening illness that led to years of hospital stays, feeding tubes, and isolation from school and friends. Once a competitive dancer and an active member of her school’s swim and volleyball teams, Ava lost two years of her childhood to treatment and recovery. Now 14 and in a healthier place, she is preparing to return to school full-time.
Her dream is to go to Hawaii with her family—an opportunity to heal, reconnect, and celebrate how far she’s come. She imagines a beautiful hotel, time in the ocean, and meals shared without fear. For Ava, this trip isn’t just a vacation—it’s a milestone in her recovery and a joyful reminder of life beyond illness.
“We’ve lost so much time to the eating disorder,” her parents share. “This trip would be a moment to just breathe, be together, and see Ava smile again.”
Sterling
Age: 17
Condition: Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Dream: Guitars and Accessories
Sterling has been playing guitar for over eleven years, and music has become a powerful outlet for self-expression and emotional grounding. “Whenever I’m going through a tough time, I turn to the guitar… it gives me a sense of peace and purpose,” he shares. His Dream is to own a collection of guitars and accessories that would allow him to expand his musical range and take his skills to the next level.
This Dream represents more than just new instruments – it’s a milestone in Sterling’s musical journey and a step toward his goal of studying music and one day teaching guitar to others with disabilities. Music is his passion and his voice, and this Dream helps him amplify both.
For Sterling’s family, watching him thrive through music is a source of joy and hope. As his mom shares, “It creates moments of shared joy… and strengthens our bond.”
Hannah H
Age: 16
Condition: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
Dream: Travel to Italy
Sixteen-year-old Hannah is an adventurous and hardworking young woman who lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 and chronic pain following spinal surgery in 2021. Despite the challenges she faces, Hannah always strives to give her best in everything she does. She has a deep love for travel and dreams of exploring the world – starting with a trip to Italy. Her long-term goal is to attend post-secondary school and continue proving that her disability doesn’t limit her ability to live fully.
“We are looking forward to going on her dream trip to show her that it is possible for her to travel and see the world even with her physical disability,” shares Hannah’s mom, Mabel. “It is also an opportunity for us as a family to just be, and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed, vacation mode.”
Logan
Age: 10
Condition: Trachea Bronchomalacia
Dream: Universal Studios
Logan’s daily life is filled with therapies – nebulizers, PEP therapy, CPAP, puffers, nasal sprays, and oxygen when he’s sick. He’s missed countless days of school and childhood experiences. For the past nine years, Logan’s family hasn’t been able to travel – not even for a short vacation – because his health is always unpredictable. Every trip they’ve taken has been for medical reasons: tests, treatments, or hospital stays.
That’s why this trip to Universal Studios is so incredibly meaningful. It’s about giving Logan the chance to be a kid. To make joyful memories with his family that don’t revolve around doctors or diagnoses.
Logan’s Dream will give him and his family something they’ve waited a long time for: a moment to simply enjoy life and be together.
Jaxson
Age: 12
Condition: Type 1 Diabetes
Dream: West Edmonton Mall
Twelve-year-old Jaxson dreams of a break from the constant demands of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Once able to eat freely and play without worry, he now carb counts every meal, carries medical supplies wherever he goes, and avoids sleepovers. He’s been hospitalized for Diabetic Ketoacidosis and has had so many blood tests that he breaks down before even reaching the clinic. More than anything, Jaxson just wants to feel like a regular kid.
He’s most excited about flying on an airplane for the very first time, staying in a themed hotel room, and having fun on all the rides at West Edmonton Mall. For his family, the trip means making joyful, lasting memories without the spotlight always being on his medical needs.
Hudson
Age: 17
Condition: Type 1 Diabetes
Dream: Disney World
Seventeen-year-old Hudson is dreaming of a break – a chance to just have fun and step away from the constant worries that come with managing Type 1 Diabetes. His Dream trip to Disney World gives him something joyful to look forward to and a much-needed escape from the daily pressures of his condition.
Hudson is especially excited about creating lasting memories with his siblings and feels proud to be “taking his family on a vacation,” since he knows how much they worry about him. His mom, Aimee, shares, “He used to be a ball of energy and a free spirit. He lost so much of his spark for life after his diagnosis. My wish for him is just to have a break.”
This Dream is more than a trip – it’s a chance for Hudson to be a big kid again, to reconnect as a family, and to create positive, lasting memories that reflect his strength and spirit in the face of T1D.
“Thank you from the depths of our hearts for funding the via mobile [wheelchair drive assist] and portable lift for our son Brayden. The motor assist has opened up all kinds of new walking paths and trails for us to explore and Brayden is so much calmer when he is outdoors! The equipment that you’ve provided for us is life changing and is providing a much greater quality of life for Brayden! Thank you so much!”
Michelle and Dave
parents of Dream child Brayden
“Golf for Kids matters because in an age of abundance, distribution is not equal. The organizers of this event play a role in the redistribution of people’s heart and soul for kid’s happiness and community development by enriching young people’s lives, along with their families. The generosity of Vancouver Island businesses and the people they employ has been entrusted to Golf for Kids to make a real impact – and they’ve lived up to that lofty aspiration for 24 years and counting. Let’s make the 25th Anniversary Tourney the biggest year of GIVING yet!”
Jon and Darla Montgomery