A second reunion will be held next month for Dream Factory of Northwest Missouri participants.

“It’s just to touch base with them to let them know we’re still here, we still care about them, we want to know how they’re doing, any improvements in their conditions,” said Rite Hook, Dream Factory area coordinator.

The Dream Factory uses donations to help grant dreams of critically and chronically ill children.  Hook said in the northwest area six to nine dreams are granted each year.

“Any child that has a critical or chronic illness qualifies,” Hook said. “It can range from a Disney trip to a shopping spree.  It’s just a chance to give the kids a week away from their doctors, away from medical facilities, worrying about their condition.  It’s just a whole week for the child and their family to worry about nothing except for having fun.”

Hook said around 85 letters have been sent out to invite present and past Dream Factory kids to attend the reunion.

However, she said they have found many have changed addresses since their Dreams were fulfilled.

“Some of my families are on Facebook and so they see it there,” Hook said. “We’re wanting to bring our kids back.”

The Reunion will be held Sunday, August 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Eagle’s Lodge located at 2004 N. Belt Highway.  The first reunion was held in 2013.  Hook said the first year saw around 15 participants.