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It
all started with a dream. Not the dream of a critically
ill child, but the dream of a young businessman who wanted
to share himself. The year was 1980, and the place was Hopkinsville,
Kentucky.
Charles
Henault wanted to do something to help children in his town
who were critically ill and needed a rainbow in their lives.
Charlie knew that the years of suffering took a heavy toll
on these youngsters' physical and emotional health and on
the health of their families.
With
the help of friends and coworkers, Charlie fulfilled his
first dream when he sent 7-year-old Tammy Keel and her family
on her "Dream" vacation to Walt Disney World. Not long after
her trip, Tammy passed from this world. But Tammy's spirit
lives on in The Dream Factory's mission to grant the wishes
of critically ill children at a time when they need it most.
The
Dream Factory has grown into one of the nation's largest
wish granting organizations, with local chapters throughout
the nation and a national
headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky.
In
the first ten years The Dream Factory has granted wishes
to over 7000 children. We are about to celebrate our
anniversary of 20 years, granting wishes to those who need
a smile in their lives.
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