I’m Ann Townsend, the founder of Grant A Dream. My journey began as a mother caring for my daughter, Hannah, who has battled a rare liver disease since infancy and has undergone three life-saving transplants. I know firsthand the exhaustion, isolation, and heartbreak parent caregivers face — because I’ve lived it.

In 2017, God placed a vision in my heart: to create a way for caregivers to receive the rest and renewal they so desperately need. That vision became Grant A Dream. This organization was born from both my love for Hannah and my deep compassion for every parent walking the caregiving road.

Grant A Dream was born out of God’s vision and sustained by His provision. From the very beginning, our faith in Him has guided every step, showing us the way to love and support exhausted caregivers. With love, empathy in action, and a commitment to transformative impact, we provide rest, renewal, and hope — reminding caregivers they are not alone.

At Grant A Dream we know first hand how incredibly challenging it is to be a 24 hour parent caretaker raising a child who has special healthcare needs.

We recognize that caregiver burnout is a real thing. It is immensely draining physically and emotionally and have seen it tear many couples apart as the stress can be unbearable.

In an effort to reduce this burnout, every year we select parents who are caring for a child with constant care who have not had any kind of break from the stress for years and give them a Dream come true getaway from it all and grant them a 5-7 day "Dream" trip to rest and recharge and provide them a chance to rejuvenate, recharge, and rekindle their relationship so they can come back to their child who needs them with new found energy and love.

Where are you located?

We are located in Broomfield, Colorado, a northern suburb of Denver.

How do I apply for a Dream?

Currently we are only accepting applications through our partnership with Hope Kids, Autism Society Boulder County, A Precious Child, and Friends of Broomfield.

How do I contact you if my question is not answered here?

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