iDareDream formed to fill a desperate need – to provide the trauma-affected children being raised by grandparents, opportunities to rebuild lost self-worth, discover innate abilities and talents, and have the confidence to dream dreams of bright and fulfilling futures.

Our story began in early 2013 with a radio interview. A grandmother described the plight of fellow grandparents who suddenly become responsible for the full-time care of their grandchildren. This occurs when one or both of a child’s parents are unable to fulfill their parental role due to their own mental ill-health, violent relationships, substance abuse or occasionally, accidental death.

In mid-2018 iDareDream was formed by 6 committed friends who set about raising funds to sponsor these children to extra-curricular activities, something their mostly pensioner grandcarers could rarely afford.

100% of public donations go directly to this sponsorship program and participation in their chosen activity has inspired many children to reach goals they never dared dream possible.

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