Osh’s story

Posted on 16 Oct 2026

Meet the team behind Dreamflight’s 2026 Orlando trip in this special series, shining a light on the volunteers who make it all possible.

Osh is a freelance camera operator and photographer working in television, and he lives in Barry, South Wales with his fiancée, Cerys (who is also a Dreamflight volunteer), and their cat, Gus.

Orlando 2026 will be Osh’s first Dreamflight trip. He’ll be filming the entire 10‑day adventure for the Donald Duck group, and creating a film for the children, families and volunteers to cherish for years to come.

The Media Team play such a important part in Dreamflight. While everyone is settling back home after the trip, they are editing hours of footage and crafting the magical films that mean so much to so many.

“I’m just excited for it all – to go on this trip, to document the kids’ experience, getting involved and making it the best experience for the children and volunteers too!

I’m very new to theme parks and rollercoasters so being able to go out to Orlando with the children to experience these rides and world for the first time is pretty exciting and very cool.” – Osh, Media Team Volunteer

Abbie’s story

Posted on 16 Oct 2026

Meet the team behind Dreamflight’s 2026 Orlando trip in this special series, shining a light on the volunteers who make it all possible.

Vinnie’s story

Posted on 16 Oct 2026

Meet the team behind Dreamflight’s 2026 Orlando trip in this special series, shining a light on the volunteers who make it all possible.

Vinnie is a paediatric consultant who lives in Winchester with his husband. He enjoys keeping active, good food and travelling. Fun fact: after completing his last Dreamflight fundraising challenge – a 100‑mile cycle from Philadelphia to New York – Vinnie got married the very next day at City Hall! The pair joke that cycling across America was their stag do.

Orlando 2026 will be Vinnie’s 6th Dreamflight trip. He’s the doctor for the Mickey Mouse group, and he describes the role as a real team effort. Alongside overseeing the children’s medical care, Vinnie is also the deputy group leader this year.

“One of my standout memories was from a year when I was looking after a young boy who absolutely loved swimming, but because of his diagnosis, he wasn’t normally able to enjoy it.

Before the trip, we managed to arrange a custom-made wetsuit for him so that he could safely get in the water. Seeing the smile on his face every day at the pool and water parks is a memory I will hold in my heart forever. He was completely in his element, and it was so special to watch him enjoy something he loved.

For me, this is what Dreamflight is all about – finding a way to make things possible. It’s about removing barriers, giving children the opportunity to try things they may never have thought possible, and showing them just how much they can achieve with the right support. Watching that happen first-hand is incredibly special.” – Vinnie, Group Doctor

Next up, read Abbie’s story.

Wendy’s story

Posted on 15 Oct 2026

Meet the team behind Dreamflight’s 2026 Orlando trip in this special series, shining a light on the volunteers who make it all possible.

Wendy is a paediatric nurse, and she lives in the heart of the Lake District with her husband, Steve. She enjoys socialising with her family and friends, walking, and spa days.

Wendy joined her first Dreamflight trip as a nurse nearly 20 years ago, thinking it would be a one off. Now, she’s about to take on her 16th Orlando trip as a group leader. Being a Dreamflight group leader is a year-round commitment, as Wendy explains:

“The group leader role is more than just a 10-day trip. It begins early in the year sourcing nominations, selecting guides, and then selecting Very Important Children (VICs). We then arrange medical assessment days and regional group get togethers for the VICs and their families pre-trip. This allows us to build relationships with the VICs and work with the families to ensure we can meet their care needs during the trip.

Then comes the fun part…. Orlando! On the trip the role involves managing and supporting the team, planning our days around the parks. Although I have the group leader title, it really is a team approach and the role wouldn’t be achievable without the support and help of the fantastic team I’m lucky enough to share this with. The time and dedication they all give both on the trip and in the planning makes it all possible.

When the trip is over, we enjoy a little down time before planning a reunion and then repeating the process again!” – Wendy, Group Leader

Next up, read Vinnie’s story.