About Dreams2Live4 - Dreams2Live4
Jeremy and his daughter

A feeling like no other

While cancer can strip people of life’s pleasures, Dreams2Live4, brings light into the darkest of days.

Do you know how it feels to give an adult diagnosed with terminal cancer an experience they have always dreamed of?

For us at Dreams2Live4 (often described as ‘Make a Wish’ or 'Starlight' for adults), it feels amazing – an absolute honour to provide dreams that are unique and beautiful.

For the adult with terminal cancer,
it can feel empowering and unbelievable having their dream come true.

For our supporters,
there is nothing like the feeling of helping a person with terminal cancer realise precious, love-filled dreams. These incredible experiences create memories that will live on with the Dreamer, their family, and friends.

Dreams2Live4 is available only to individuals living in Australia.

Adults with terminal cancer are often forgotten...

But not at Dreams2Live4. We give adults of all ages (17 years and over) with advanced, stage 4 or metastatic cancer meaningful moments and beautiful experiences.

These dreams are unique and heartfelt. Like 91-year-old Lester who had authored his third children’s book about Larry the Lunholtz Tree Kangaroo. His dream was to be see one for the first time, and to be photographed with a tree kangaroo for the book.

Lester said “It was a dream come true and a truly moving experience, for it gave me the opportunity to see - up close and very personal - a creature I thought I would never see: A genuine Tree Kangaroo. I am still agog at the whole experience, and I sincerely thank the Dreams2live4 team for the wonderful work they do.”

We are thankful to the Wildlife Sydney Zoo in Darling Harbour for providing this exceptional experience to Lester, bringing him joy, comfort, and connection.

We rely on donations to help make dreams come true.

You can help create opportunities for adults over 17 to live out a dream that holds deep personal meaning – whether it’s an adventure, a reunion, or a quiet wish fulfilled.

These dreams don’t just touch the person living with cancer. They ripple outward, leaving families and friends with cherished memories that bring comfort long after.

Experiences that have been loved and lived by our dreamers.

There’s power in creating meaningful moments. All it takes is a dream to create a truly unique experience.

Following is a selection of the beautifully personal and heartfelt dreams that Dreams2Live4 have created.

Dreamer - Richard

Richard

Richard’s dream was to see his beloved Sydney Swans AFL team in the Grand Final.

Brain Cancer

Dreamer - Taz

Taran / Taz

Taz's passion was making music, and his dream was a weekend away with his band to record and perform.

Leukaemia

Dreamer Karyn

Karyn

Karyn's dream was to be together as a family - to laugh, love and make memories for her family's story.

Breast Cancer

Dreamer - Jane

Jane

Jane dreamt of sharing her love with a little dog. To shift her focus from cancer to bringing up and training a little puppy.

Melanoma

Dreamer - Michael

Michael

Michael was longing to attend his only son’s wedding and needed medical transportation to get him there.

Lung Cancer

Dreamer - Sandra

Sandra

Sandra wanted to see her kids happy, with a trip to zoo and a special meet and greet with the red panda’s.

Breast Cancer

Dreamer - Matt

Matt

Matt said visiting the Australian Motorcycle GP would be a ‘DREAM TO LIVE FOR’.

Neuroendocrine Cancer

Dreamer Aleisha

Aleisha

Aleisha dreamt of marrying ‘her rock’ Marcus and “tying their souls together”.

Ovarian Cancer

Dreamer - Helen

Helen

Helen’s dream was to have a family photoshoot, something for them all to cherish.

Kidney Cancer

Dreamer - Harry

Harry

Harry was hoping for a honeymoon with his new bride to feel like a ‘normal’ couple.

Lymphoma

Dreamer - Leonie

Leonie

Leonie has always loved the Carols by Candlelight – her dream was to attend with friends and family.

Ovarian Cancer

Dreamer Matt

Matt

Matt dreamt of taking his brothers on a deep-sea fishing charter.

Oesophageal Cancer

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Dreams2Live4 is a nationally registered charity helping patients living with metastatic cancer to fulfill their dreams
Donations over $2 are tax deductible. 
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