Frequently Asked Questions

  • We send kids to the happiest places on Earth! We make dreams come true by sending children to places like Disneyland, Disney World, and Legoland!

  • You may send your application using this form.

  • Children are selected based on our program requirements, including medical condition verification and approval by a legal guardian. Each child’s dream experience is personalized based on what would bring them the most joy.

    • Applicant (Child) must be under the age of 18 at the time of application and Dream Fulfilment.

    • Have a life-threatening or severe chronic medical condition as verified by a licensed physician.

    • Have a legal guardian provide written consent for participation.

  • Yes! You can refer a child by submitting an application; however, the child’s legal guardian must be involved in the process. If you're a friend or community member making a referral, please provide the family's contact information so we can reach out to them directly for consent and additional details. 

  • No, we accept applications on a rolling basis. However, due to high demand, it may take time for us to review and launch a new campaign.

  • For now, our program is tailored to make dreams come true for children who want to experience the magic of Disneyland, Disney World, and Legoland. These destinations allow us to create well-organized, unforgettable experiences that bring joy and lasting memories to the children and their families.

  • We strongly encourage families to share their child’s campaign with friends, family, and their community. While we actively fundraise and spread awareness, family participation plays a huge role in a campaign’s success—the more people who see it, the faster we can reach the goal and make their DREAM come true!

    Beyond fundraising, a family’s involvement also helps ensure transparency and authenticity. When families share their child’s journey, it reinforces that each campaign is genuine, and every donation directly supports a real child’s dream. This connection helps build trust with donors and ensures that every campaign is meaningful and legitimate.

  • We only collect the information necessary for our Campaign Program, to fulfill your child's dream, and to communicate with supporters. This may include your name, contact details, your child's story, and other relevant details needed to fulfill the DREAM Trip. We use these information to manage applications, coordinate experiences, and provide updates. We do not sell or share personal information with third parties except as required to fulfill our mission or by law, and only when the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s) have given their consent.

    For more details, please read our Privacy Policy.


  • We do our best to work with each family to find the most suitable dates, but scheduling depends on the destination, availability, necessary accommodations, and other trip logistics. Our team will coordinate with you to plan a trip that works within these factors!

  • We work hard to ensure every child’s campaign is successful. If a campaign is taking longer to reach its goal, we may use funds from the Dream Bank to help bridge the gap so the child can still have their dream experience.

  • When you donate to a child’s campaign, 100% of your donation goes toward making that child’s dream come true until the campaign goal is met. Any donations beyond the goal go to our Dream Bank.

  • The Dream Bank is the funding that ensures no dream goes unanswered. When a child’s campaign reaches its goal, any extra donations go into the Dream Bank, helping us say “yes” to more children who are still waiting for their chance to experience something truly magical.

    By contributing to a child’s campaign, you’re not only helping that child—you’re also making it possible for us to bring hope and joy to even more children in the future.

  • Absolutely! Join our #ChangeMaker program and keep the magic going without lifting a finger! Set up a monthly, quarterly, or annual donation, and watch your generosity create life-changing moments for children—all while you go about your day. It’s the easiest way to make dreams come true, over and over again! Sign up here.

  • Yes! You can create your own fundraiser to help support a child’s campaign. Reach out to us at support@campaignoaat.org for details on how to get started.

    • If the child is unable to travel due to illness or unforeseen circumstances but is still able to reschedule, we will work closely with the theme parks and other experience providers to explore the possibility of rescheduling. However, as these organizations have their own policies and Terms & Conditions, rescheduling is not guaranteed and will be subject to their terms. We will do our best to accommodate changes within what is allowed by our partners.

    • If the child is unable to travel due to illness, unforeseen circumstances, if rescheduling is not feasible, or in the unfortunate event of their passing, your donation will be used in their honor to help another child fulfill their dream, ensuring that your generosity continues to bring joy and hope to children facing life-threatening conditions. We will honor their memory by using your donation to support another child’s dream trip, allowing your contribution to make a lasting impact.

  • No, we do not provide direct financial assistance. Our mission is to create unforgettable dream trips for children, and every donation we receive is dedicated solely to making those experiences possible. This includes covering costs like travel, accommodations, and special activities that bring joy to the children and their families. While we understand that families may face additional financial hardships, our nonprofit is structured to fund dream trips rather than provide monetary aid. Legally, we are not able to distribute cash or financial assistance, as it falls outside the scope of our mission.

  • Donations made directly through our website via Venmo or PayPal do not link to social media fundraisers because they are processed through different platforms. Since these systems operate independently, we are unable to sync external donations with social media fundraisers. However, donations made directly through Facebook or Instagram fundraising tools will appear in their respective donor lists. 


    Rest assured, every contribution goes directly toward making dream trips come true! If you have any questions about your donation, please email support@campaignoaat.org with a copy of your receipt or Donor ID Number—we’re happy to help!

  • If you’re logged into your account, you’ll still see the donation amount, but don’t worry—it’s hidden from everyone else! Other users will only see your name (if shared) without the donation amount.

  • We do our best to keep all platforms up-to-date with the most current amount raised. Updates are shared on our regional Instagram stories every Monday–Friday before 12 PM PST. If there’s no new update that day, you can always check the campaign’s fundraising page for the latest amount.

  • The total on our campaign page reflects all donations from various sources, making it the most accurate and up-to-date representation of funds raised.

    Social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, manage their own fundraiser totals separately, and we do not have control over updating the amounts displayed there. However, in the interest of transparency, we include funds raised through these platforms in the total shown on our website.

    Our campaign pages are updated daily, Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 12 PM PST.

  • That's amazing! We're always looking for passionate people to help make a difference. You can apply to volunteer with Campaign One At A Time here.

  • For the health and safety of the children we support, we are unable to accept certain items, including stuffed animals, handmade items, food, knives, candy, cloth-body dolls, balloons, porcelain dolls, VHS movies, soap or bubble mixtures, used items of any kind, and ride-on toys. These guidelines help ensure that all donated items are safe, appropriate, and aligned with our mission to create the best possible experience for each child.

  • Yes! We are currently registered with most major donor matching companies; Benevity, Bright Funds, etc, but if we do not appear as one of your company’s matching partners, please let us know what information is needed on our end to register with your company as an approved matching partner!

  • Unfortunately, due to the high number of children waiting for their dream experiences, we can only grant one dream per child. Our goal is to reach as many children as possible, ensuring that each eligible child facing a life-threatening condition has the opportunity to experience their dream. While we understand that circumstances may change, we remain committed to making a meaningful impact by extending this opportunity to as many families as possible.

  • We’re happy to help—just contact us!