The Dream Factory in Manitoba has a mission to make dreams come true for kids in Manitoba battling life-threatening illnesses. The charity was founded in 1983 as The Rainbow Society and has helped create cherished memories for nearly 1,000 families in Manitoba.

On February 9th, the charity opened its new space at 93 Lombard Avenue in Winnipeg. The new space is designed to comfort and support kids during their medical journeys and will help even more families with sick kids in Manitoba. Executive Director Andrew Kussy says families with a child facing a life-threatening illness typically receive support for five to seven years. During the open house, supporters and the Dream Factory recipients gathered to celebrate while the kids tried their hands at the new arcade claw machine, played Mario Kart, and participated in other activities while enjoying slurpees and ice cream.

In 2018, the Dream Factory helped 28 kids in their medical journeys through the year, while the number grew to 93 kids in 2024. Executive Director Andrew Kussy shared that every day brings a new adventure, with no standard dream. While many children travel the world, others receive special experiences at home, like bedroom makeovers, backyard playhouses, or celebrity meet-and-greets.

The Dream Factory is not supported financially by the government or any other big corporation and relies solely on the support of the community to do their work. Every dollar used to support families in the community has been contributed by the residents of Manitoba who believe in the charity’s work.

Anyone can refer a child under 18 with a life-threatening illness to the Dream Factory or support the organization. More information is available on their website.