Nominate A Child
Do you know a child who deserves to go to Disney World? Please review our Child Criteria and then enter the information below.
When completing the “Child’s Story” section at the end of this page, it is important that you are very detailed and paint a picture of what is happening in this child’s life for our selection committee.
We have prepared guiding questions and mock stories to help you prepare the story of your nominated child.
**All or none of the guiding questions need to be answered for your nominated child to be considered, they are simply to assist in writing why you are nominating them.
Guiding Questions:
1. What is your Nominated Child’s home life like? (Single parent, grandparents, foster care, multiple siblings or no siblings).
2. Do they receive extra supports through community or school organizations? (Christmas programs, food programs, clothing programs, etc.).
3. What about their personality makes you think they will benefit from this experience?
4. Are they comfortable trying new things and making new friends?
5. Are they willing to step outside their comfort zone?
6. Will they accept this opportunity in a positive light? How and why?
**Mock Stories – Please read through these stories as they may help you with drafting the story about the child you are nominating. Our selections are not limited to these stories, they are just examples of what we may look for when making a selection.
Story 1: Mickey currently lives with his aunts and uncles as his mom battles to regain custody. Mickey and his brother have spent time living with their grandparents in previous years and recently in a hotel with their mom. Mickey is an open minded and positive child who enjoys trying new things and making connections with people who make him feel safe, important and valued. Mickey is supported at school through free lunch and often receives Christmas gifts through community organizations.
Story 2: Minnie is a child of a single parent living in public housing. Her mother works 50-60 hours a week and Minnie is left to figure a lot of things out on her own. She is basically the main caregiver for her day to day needs as her mom works so much to take care of bills. Minnie often comes to school with her hair not brushed and clothing that needs mending. A carefree, stress free day could show her that magic is true. Minnie would thrive in a day full of making new friends and memories with this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Story 3: Goofy is an only child of two hard working parents who are always trying to make ends meet. They come to school happy and clean but often spend time home alone after school. They’ve been renovicted multiple times since Covid and struggle to find something suitable for the whole family. Their parents work opposite shifts and sometimes they are left to fend for themselves when their parents are both working. While both parents are hard working, money is still tight and a trip such as this would not be possible for Goofy. They are full of shine and sparkle and would be delighted to have this opportunity. Goofy’s ability to see the optimistic side of every situation is something to be admired.