The music on this website is performed by 11-year-old ARIANNA MORGAN, who recently sang at our Celebration Dream ball. To see her in action on a YouTube video, please click HERE.
The Donna’s Dream House Charity in Blackpool is a locally based trust providing free
holiday experiences for children and teenagers with life-threatening illnesses and
their families, and for recently bereaved siblings and their families.
Whilst the voluntary team of Donna’s Dream House provides the expertise, enthusiasm and administration,
it is the generosity of many companies, organisations and individuals in raising and donating money, that makes it possible to bring not only sunshine and fun into children’s lives, but a sense of wonder, adventure, laughter and a much-needed holiday in Blackpool for the whole family.
As Donna’s Dream House is operated by volunteers only, the administration cost is about 1% to cover legal requirements. (Click HERE to see our details on the Charity Commission website). So 99p of each pound raised is used to provide the holidays and accommodation costs plus related support work.
We would like to thank everyone for their kind donations - without your support we would not be able to keep Donna's Dream House going. Through many generous donations it has been possible for us to expand and bring the same joy to teenagers with serious illnesses and for their families to capture some happy memories.
This website will tell you all about Donna's Dream House, the facilities and the process of nominating a family who could benefit from a holiday in Blackpool. If you are coming to stay with us, you should be able to find lots of information about Donna's Dream House and Blackpool in general, to help you plan how to get the most from your stay. And, you can read a bit about some of our guests.
Donna Curtis 1975-1996
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This slideshow (pictures should change automatically every 6 seconds) shows a very happy Rebecca with her parents at Donna's Dream House in June 2012. This is what they wrote about their stay:
We had a fabulous time. It was wonderful to have quality family time, just the 3 of us. Rebecca never stopped smiling throughout. The tickets and vouchers you left for us were put to good use. The zoo was great fun as you can see from the picture attached. Rebecca adores Winnie The Pooh so to stay in his den was a great treat. The play room was full of everything you could want to play with. The rocking horse was a favourite for Rebecca as was dressing up. We all had a wonderful surprise when a pink glass princess carriage turned up to take Rebecca for a ride along the sea front. It was amazing; we were being waved at from people just wandering along the street. We all got to meet Len, the Olympic Torch Bearer, not everyone can say that!
We were well looked after at Donna's Dream House, everything that we needed was there for us which meant spending more time together as a family. We never realised how tired we all were until we had little choice but to relax. Rebecca has Rett Syndrome which means that she has profound and multiple disabilities. She will never speak but something happened in the Cinema Room. According to Rebecca. the best film ever made has to be Finding Nemo and when Bruce the Shark appeared, Rebecca shouted 'Bruce' in a crystal clear voice. I will never forget that moment! It has never been repeated. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
since 9 April 2008
24th April 2013
(No 1072888)
Mr Len Curtis MBE
(Chairman)
Mrs Barbara Curtis
Mrs Violet McIntyre
(Treasurer)
Mr Mick Sugden
(Vice-chairman)
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