Dreams Take Flight

"Dreams Take Flight" is a Canadian national non-profit organization dedicated to providing unforgettable memories to children who may be faced with life threatening illnesses, coming from disadvantaged situations, and those that are physically and mentally challenged. They take these children to the happiest place on earth – Disney.
The flight from Toronto this year was on Wed May 11. My daughter Sarah (aka Ruby the Clown) and Rusty the Clown (that's me) went to Pearson Airport in Toronto at 4:30 am - yes, in the morning - to entertain the kids as they arrived. We made balloon hats, penguin bracelets, fishing rods and much more.
Also at the hanger were RCMP, ambulance, firefighters & the OPP Golden Helmets motorcycle police.

What a wonderful group of children. We met some kids as faraway as Coboconk. The kids from out of town stay in a hotel near the airport so they would not have to get up too early. There were more than 200 children.
We met Susan Hay from Global News. She has been a big supporter for many years.

Loonette the Clown was also there. Ruby was so-o-o-o-o excited. She used to watch Loonette on the Big Comfy Couch on TV when she was little.

An added bonus - when we arrived, we were told that every volunteer would receive a pair of Crocs shoes.

I've already signed up to volunteer next year.