We are grateful to have the opportunity to create “Who Dreams”! A Who Dream is where we can present someone & their family with a fun wish or dream. There are plenty of tough days dealing with treatments, medical bills, daily living expenses & the continual emotional roller coaster of daily life. These Dreams grant them a time when they can focus on something fun & just one way we can give back.
Who Dreams are generously funded by our generous & amazing partner the Harnish Foundation. For the next 3 years, 2025-2027, we will proudly say YES to One Who Dream Per Quarter! We are beyond grateful! Thank you Harnish Foundation for all you do for so many!
Who Dreams that Came True
Everyone has a Dream & everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy it! To continue to make these dreams come true, we need support from you. We are always in need of donations, airline miles, time shares, you name it. If we can use it to create a wonderful opportunity, please let us know!
Who Dream #1
Seahawks Tailgating & Game
Who Dream #2
Alaska Fishing Trip
Who Dream #3
Hunter dreamed of a Hawaiian vacation to Aulani in Oahu to meet Stitch!
Who Dream #4
A Cruise with his Wife for John
John Wanted to go on a cruise with his wife that was already planned but almost wasn’t able to sail away because he needed oxygen machines & it would have cost him $2000 + & so he was going to cancel the cruise because he didn’t want to burden his wife with more medical bills after he was gone. We flew into action with the help of our Friends at Valley Medical Center / UW Medicine and they got him fitted with one that was light that he could pull around during the day & a heavier one that was needed for his sleeping hours. He was able to take that Dream cruise with his wife with no financial worries.
Who Dream #5
Hawaiian Vacation with her Besties & check off some bucket list items was the dream of Lara!
Who Dream #6
A Disneyland vacation with her 6 year old Daughter was the dream of Marissa.
(Sadly, Marissa passed before the vacation & so Charlie, her dad & grandma went to Disneyland in April of 2020).
Who Dream #7
To meet his favorite super hero Batman was Liam’s dream!
Who Dream #8
Local Maple Valley business owner and past Maple Valley Rotary Rotarian John Phillips! In just 4 days Alonzo Mitz (defensive end 86-89) & Norm Johnson, kicker of the Seattle Seahawks, showed up to say “Hello!” & talk field talk with John. Valley Girls & Guys! had another special surprise for John the following day, but we got a phone call just hours after leaving the family that John had passed away, still with a smile after having his dream fulfilled, surrounded by his family.
Who Dream #9
Pete wished to take a magical trip to Disneyland with his family.
Unfortunately after all our hard work & planning, due to COVID, this Dream was cancelled.
Who Dream #10
Jennifer Small had a Disney-Magical Vacation with her family at Disney World! The Small family had already booked their flight and hotel, but we were able to support the family to make their trip extra magical with a limo ride to- and from- the airport, a VIP tour of Disney World parks, custom shirts & more!
Who Dream #11
Toni Turner & her 3 children created wonderful memories on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii. Thanks to your generous donations, after getting picked up and taken to the airport in a limo, we were able to provide flights for the family (from various parts of the country), hotel & some spending money for the family to enjoy their time together.
Who Dream #12
Christian Lopez is a Maple Valley native. We were excited to fulfill his dream of taking a trip to Kentucky with his wife & 4 kids (ages 6-19) to visit the Ark Encounter & The Creation Museum. The family had an amazing time and shared fun memories at the museums & had wonderful hotel accommodations & some spending money for food & additional activities.
Who Dream #13
Danielle Lowe is a single mother to 4 beautiful children ranging in age from 21 to 4 years old. After receiving a terminal diagnosis, her dream was to make lasting memories with her family, capture those moments to reflect on for years to come, & enjoy one another without worry. The family was gifted a beautiful home for the weekend at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Washington. We went ahead of the family & surprised each child with special gifts based on their interests & passions & left the fridge & counters stocked with yummy snacks & a full fridge of food for their weekend adventures. The family was also able to enjoy a delicious family dinner at a local restaurant. Memories were made to last a lifetime for this deserving family.
Who Dream #14
This dream took place in memory of Tim Spence. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer & was nominated by his loving Aunt, who requested on sending him on his dream vacation to Hawaii as he had never been. Around the same time we received approval from his doctor to take the trip, we found out that unfortunately, Tim had passed away a few days prior. A few days later, we received a follow up call from his Aunt asking if we could send Tim’s mom & sister to Hawaii to spread his ashes & lay him to rest in his dream location.
This dream has since been fulfilled.
Who Dream #15
This Dream was for Marilyn Curtis that was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. We received a Who dream application from daughter Lindsey & Marilyn's dream was an all-girls trip with her sisters & daughters to Leavenworth. They had have never done anything like this before & believed it would create a lasting memory for all of them & so that is exactly what we did!
We received this Thank you email a few days later from Marilyn..
Who Dream #16
This Dream was for sweet Amy's family & was completed in 4.5 days because of YOU! Amy was to ill to make the game with her kids, but wanted her Who dream to be for her kids so they could get out of the house, if only for one night to have fun & forget that cancer exists. & yes they had FUN!
Limo to and from Seattle Mariners GameBasket with 5 Jersey's and Goodies!$1,500 in grocery gift cards$500 in gas gift cards
Who Dream #17
This Dream was for Tain that has Stage 4 Metastatic rectal cancer. She has two boys, 19 & 31 & two grand babies.
We attempted to do a two fold!
We were able to transform her backyard to an area where her family could hang out & enjoy together thanks to Stealth Landscaping!
Secondly, we booked the family a 3 night stay in Chelan that unfortunately, had to be cancelled due to hospitalization.
Who Dream #18
This Dream was for Charles who has diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer. With 3 adopted kids, ages 12, 14 & 16 years old, his social worker nominated him for a Who Dream & requested a Monster Jam Experience or a weekend at the Ocean.
Thank you to our amazing WHO's, Cody @ Ride Finesse & John with Monster Jam's Security, we obtained 5 V.I.P. Tickets that allowed them early access BEFORE the 'Pit Party' as well as Pit Party Passes & they were able to stay after the Pit Party for autographs, photos inside the trucks & were given a hood of a Monster Truck to take home. After their early access, they received amazing seats to watch the show.
All of the above was donated so we were able to provide gift cards, money for merch, gas money & money for dinner!
We were able to also book them a weekend getaway at Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound!
Who Dream #19
This Dream was for Jordan, a mother of two (8 & 2 year old), who has Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer that has spread to her liver, bones & lymphatic systems. Her dream is to take her husband & daughter to DisneyLand or DisneyWorld for a few days. They left to DisneyLand on February 14th and returned February 17th. They were able to celebrate her daughter's 8th birthday in DisneyLand at the Bippidi Bopped Boutique as well as a brunch at Goofy's Kitchen! They spent 2 Days in DisneyLand & 1 Day in California Adventure!
Jordan had her wonderful mother watch their 2 year old boy while they went to DisneyLand so we provided him with a basket full of his favorite, Mickey Mouse! & we were also to provide Grandma with a $100 gift card to her favorite restaurant, Red Lobster, along with a $100 Visa Giftcard.
Upon their 2nd Day we received the following message from Jordan;
As a young mom battling stage 4 breast cancer, there are days when it feels like the price i have to pay to be here as long as i can is more then i can afford to pay. The Neverending doctor appointments, treatments, and sleepless nights make it hard to see beyond the uglinessof this diagnosis, But today, as I think back to the last few days i spent in disneyland , I feel a wave of gratitude.
This trip, this incredible gift has given me something I never expected,joy that transcends the pain, memories that will last far beyond the treatments. Watching my daughter’s eyes light up as we walked down Main Street, seeing her laugh without a care in the world, it reminded me of the simple, beautiful moments that make life worth fighting for. My husband, holding my hand, sharing this magic with me, it felt like a reminder that love and family are the greatest treasures we have.
In the face of uncertainty, this trip has been a gift not just for me, but for my whole family. It has reminded me that even in the hardest times, there are still moments of pure happiness, moments that make everything worthwhile. I can't thank valley girls and guys enough for this dream come true. It’s a memory I’ll carry with me always, no matter what the future holds. Every detail was taken care of, from limo service to the airport where we flew first class, to a wonderful princess makeover for my daughter in disneyland. The thought and care Tina put into the planning of this trip is just a reflection of what a beautiful heart she has. My every medical need was considered on this trip and Tina did everything she could to make it luxurious and stress free. I couldn't have dreamed up a better trip. I will always be so grateful to Tina and Valley girls and guys.
Who Dream #20
This Dream is for Orvel, a husband, father & friend to many who is terminal with Cancer. His Dream was to make a 'Porch of Peacefulness' that he & his family can enjoy together in his last days that doubles as something that they can all remember him by & feel his presence within. We were able to provide the funds for a extended covered back patio area along with new patio furniture, fire pit & more to enjoy with family & friends!
Who Dream #21
Maribel & her husband & son were able to complete their dream vacation to Disneyland this past week! We were able to hand deliver their itinerary last week along with $800 in Disney gift cards, custom T-Shirts & a Lightning McQueen backpack stuffed with goodies for the plane & the long park days!
They were picked up bright & early from their home in Lacey by Rainer Limousine where they rode First Class to Santa Ana where they were then picked up from the airport by Lightning McQueen (HUGE thank you to Destination Magic with Molly for arranging & covering that cost to & from the airport & helping us make their Who Dream possible) & then dropped off at the Disneyland Hotel. With 4 Days/3 Nights & 1 Park Per Day (California Adventure & Disneyland) along with Lightning Lane passes & a dinner at Storyteller's Cafe, this family soaked up every bit of happiness, fun & sunshine Disneyland had to offer!
As always, a huge thank you to the Harnish Foundation & all of YOU for your support & allowing us to make this happen! Swipe to the last photo to read the text message we received the evening they returned home...
Who Dream #22
This Who Dream was for Michelle & her family. At Valley Girls & Guys, we are so grateful for amazing community partners like Goodfellow Bros., who show us that giving back is just as meaningful as the work they do every day. Together, we were honored to help fulfill a Who Dream for Michelle—a young mom & terminal cancer patient—whose final wish was to take her family to Maui. 
Thanks to Goodfellow Bros.’ generous donation of their Maui condo, & with every detail arranged by our Valley Girls & Guys! team, Michelle & her family enjoyed: A condo for the whole family, A Sunset Dinner Cruise, A VIP Luau Experience, A Guided Snorkeling Tour, Plus $500 in spending money with hopes of booking family photos!
This collaboration is a powerful reminder of what happens when compassion meets community—it truly creates magic. 
We’re honored to play a part in helping Michelle’s dream come true.
Who Dream #23
This Who Dream is in honor & memory of Les. Unfortunately, while getting the ball rolling on Les' Who Dream to Lake Tahoe with his family, Les passed away. Les had Stage IV Metastatic Adenocarcinoma. His family reached out a few weeks later to see if they would still be able to honor this trip in his memory & of course, we said yes.
With the AirBnB on Lake Tahoe booked for 5 days & a Rental SUV to drive from Washington to California, along with backpacks stuffed with goodies for his 3 kids, Ages 15, 12 & 7, his family is making their way to Lake Tahoe for a fun-filled week in his memory with his urn.
Who Dream #24
Grill In the Woods at Druids Glen Golf Club — for the generous venue discount, early access, and being such an incredible partner. EJ's Custom Catering / Ashley Bell — for Kalea’s favorite meal, a delicious fajita bar that fed 100+ guests. Taya Stewart — for coordinating, creating Kalea’s Celebration video, set-up, and clean-up. Trista McDonough — for set-up, clean-up, balloon masterpieces, and endless support. Melanie White — for 100 custom Lilo & Stitch cupcakes. PNW Cheesecake Company — for cheesecakes & minis that brought smiles. Debbie Walker — for 100 Hello Kitty cupcakes. The Snyder Family — for your generous donation. You will never be forgotten.
Who Dream #25
When Adam Schwantes was diagnosed with NSGCT OF L Testicle stage lllC, Grem cell cancer, Nonseminomatous grem cell neoplasm & Secondary malignant neoplasm of the brain, his greatest wish wasn't for himself—it was to create precious memories with his wife & their two children, ages 14 & 10.
On May 30, 2026, Adam & his family embarked on a 7-day dream trip to Oahu, Hawaii through Valley Girls & Guys!' Who Dream program. Together they experienced a traditional Hawaiian luau, swam alongside majestic sea turtles, relaxed
on the beautiful beaches & enjoyed the incredible flavors & beauty of the islands. Most importantly, they shared priceless moments together as a family—memories that will last a lifetime.
Just over a month after returning home, Adam peacefully passed away on July 8, 2026.
While we couldn't change Adam's diagnosis, we were honored to help make his final wish come true. The greatest gift we can give isn't always measured in time—it's measured in the memories we create. We hope the laughter, love & unforgettable experiences they shared in Hawaii will forever remind his wife & children of the incredible husband & father Adam was.
