Independent global resort operator CLC World Resorts & Hotels is teaming up with national children’s charity Dreams Come True to offer free holidays.
The company has donated 30 weeks of holiday accommodation for the charity to gift to families of children with life-limiting illnesses to mark Dreams Come True’s 30th anniversary.
To grant these dreams, children or young people must be nominated or nominate themselves and apply to Dreams Come True. The charity grants up to 200 dreams per year.
The first trip as part of the partnership will see 13 children and their families, alongside two staff from the charity and two volunteer nurses, staying at CLC World’s Regal Oaks resort in Orlando on May 8-17.
The families and children will attend an exclusive barbeque at the resort with journalist and broadcaster, Jennie Bond, as well as exploring Orlando’s attractions and theme parks.
CLC World UK operations director Graham Wilding said: “We want to make it easier and provide the opportunity for those coping with serious illnesses to go on holiday.
“As a family-run business, this is a cause that is close to our hearts.
“As a holiday provider, we know how special and precious the time spent together on holiday is, and we wanted to make this dream possible for those who need this time together the most.”
The charity’s chief executive Richard Ashton said: “Dreams Come True’s purpose is to bring some light, create some amazing memories and make a real difference to those children and young people who need it most.
“We are constantly humbled by the stories that we hear and are amazed at the fortitude, spirit and can-do attitude of our dream recipients and their families.
“To be able to run this group trip to Orlando is amazing and we are indebted to CLC World Resorts & Hotels for their continued help and support – it is because of them that we are able to offer such a wonderful trip to Florida and allow more dreams to come true.”