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Catch-A-Dream becomes aware of a child's wish through dream referrals, which are accepted from parents and guardians or medical professionals. Most dreams fall under one of two categories: "I want to go fishing for..." or "I want to go hunting for...." Each dream-granting situation is a unique experience for the child, his/her family, and Catch-A-Dream. However, there is a general process by which a child is referred, qualified and granted a dream. First Step: Dream Referral Catch-A-Dream accepts referrals from one of several potential referral sources:
If the initial call comes from someone other than those listed above, we always ask that the family be notified to call directly on their own behalf to support the referral. Second Step: Filling Out an Application After the initial referral, the family of the potential dream child will fill out an application and return it to Catch-A-Dream. On this application, the dream child will designate his/her top three outdoor dream adventures. Third Step: Determining Eligibility After the application has been received, a medical certification form is sent to the child’s attending physician. The child’s attending physician makes the final determination of whether the child is medically eligible and whether the child is able to participate in the designated activity. Fourth Step: Fulfilling the Dream After confirmation of the child’s eligibility, Catch-A-Dream notifies the family and identifies the supporting partner that can best host the child and make the dream a reality. Once a venue and dream trip are identified and the family approves the venue, plans are finalized. The dream experience often touches dozens, and sometimes hundreds, of people who either help coordinate or are directly involved in the dream. View Outfitter and Corporate Sponsor Testimonials
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