Help Fill A Dream surprised 11-year-old Dacian Filipescu at the Peninsula Panthers home game February 12th with a trip to Edmonton to see his all-time favourite hockey team play. Dacian and his parents flew to Edmonton to see the Oilers play two games, attended a morning skate with the team and received a few other surprises.
Dacian has Duschenne muscular dystrophy, a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy, but he has not let his condition diminish his love of sports. He has a keen interest in playing baseball, football, soccer, basketball and especially hockey!
“This is such a thrill for us. We are overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone involved,” said Delia Filipescu, Dacian’s mother. “This means so much to Dacian because he realizes that due to his condition, he won’t be able to play sports or even walk in the future.”
“What Canadian child has not dreamed of seeing their favourite hockey team play? Help Fill A Dream is very excited to be able to make Dacian’s Dream come true. We believe that Dreams change lives and that happiness heals,” said Help Fill A Dream Executive Director, Craig Smith.
Help Fill a Dream provides hope, help and happiness for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands children with life-threatening conditions. The foundation fulfills dreams, improves quality of life and assists families with care and financial support. Help Fill A Dream is proud to be celebrating 30 years of making Dreams come true.
Join Seaside Magazine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre for their 3rd Annual “Taking It To The Street” road hockey fundraiser in support of Help Fill A Dream Foundation. “30 for 30” is the theme for this year’s event; the goal is to have 30 teams participate and raise an ambitious $30,000.
For more information visit www.helpfilladream.com.
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