McKinley’s Dream

"From the moment McKinley got on the Zoom, she knew her dream was to go to Disney to meet Princesses, and she wanted to go Tomorrow!"
McKinley knew her dream was to go to Disney to meet Princesses.

From the moment McKinley got on the Zoom, she knew her dream was to go to Disney to meet Princesses, and she wanted to go Tomorrow!

It took a few weeks, and her blood counts almost didn’t let her go. But her whole family finally took off on the first plane ride of their lives–in a thunderstorm! It was the only rain they saw the rest of the week, however. McKinley, her brothers and her parents had an amazing time together, leaving cancer far behind. And they met lots of princesses!

“McKinley, her brothers and her parents had an amazing time together, leaving cancer far behind. And they met lots of princesses!”

If you would like to help make dreams come true for children of East Tennessee fighting life-threatening or chronically debilitating illnesses please donate.

  • McKinley knew her dream was to go to Disney to meet Princesses.
  • THE GREENE'S SEND OFF AT MCGHEE TYSON.
  • MCKINLEY MEETING THE PILOTS
  • THE GREENE'S AT DISNEY
  • MCKINLEY AT GKTW

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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