Cooper’s Dream

"Cooper has been such an inspiration to family, friends, and the Knoxville community. His resilience and determination is unmatched."

Cooper Stansbury, age 4, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in Nov 2019. He had resection surgery to remove the original mass, conquered 5 rounds of chemotherapy, 2 stem cell transplants, 14 days of proton therapy, and is now undergoing 6 rounds of immunotherapy.

Cooper’s scans are clear — praise! — but he will complete treatment to reduce the risk of relapse. He is your typical four-year-old that loves baseball, water skiing, going on adventures, and being the best big brother to twins — Colt and Sophia!

“A trip to Give Kids the World would be such a breath of fresh air for Cooper.”

A trip to Give Kids the World would be such a breath of fresh air for Cooper.  After many long hospital stays, hard treatments, and missing out on school, birthdays, and other events, a trip like this will give Cooper the chance to really be a kid!! Cooper has been such an inspiration to family, friends, and the Knoxville community. His resilience and determination is unmatched. We are so proud of him!


About The Dream Connection

The Dream Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting children battling life-threatening or debilitating illnesses with the resources to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences. We are 100% volunteer-based, so 100% of every donation goes directly toward fulfilling children’s dreams. 
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Want to bring joy and light into a child’s life? Your contributions help us make a big impact on kids with dreams that seem big to them – but are small compared to what they endure every day.

The Latest Dreams Come True

See some of the dreams that recently became reality – thanks to generous donors like YOU!


Hailee's Dream
"Flying for the first time is a magical experience"
Hailee is most excited to explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios!
Eden's Dream
"She envisioned a space with light, airy, and modern boho vibes"
Eden's dream of a room makeover was a hit!
Emma Hatcher Disney Cruise Dream
Emma's Cruise Dream
"Emma's Caribbean Cruise"
Emma's dream cruise wasn’t just a getaway - it was a celebration of everything she’s overcome.
Matthias's Dream
"From magical rides to unforgettable moments"
DREAM CHILD: Matthias Martin DREAM CAPTAINS: Mary Palmer and Dusty Fagan We are excited to share that our amazing friend Matthias recently experienced the trip of a lifetime to Giv (…)
Lilly's Dream
"Lilly’s Pentatonix dream was made extra special with a limo ride to the concert where she also go to meet the group"
Lilly Bitner is a bright child with a bright smile. But sometimes, even the brightest of smiles have a hard time shining when battling illness. After being referred to us, the Drea (…)