Thousands gathered at the University of North Florida on Saturday to get moving. Runners, walkers and rollers hit the course as a part of the 7th annual Dreams Come True 5K.

Dreams Come True is the First Coast’s only locally-based dream granting organization dedicated to using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to children in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia who are going through a difficult and often terrifying time with their illnesses.

A teen who’s been experiencing medical issues since she was a child finally got to meet her idol Tiffany Haddish.

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Dreams come true

Runners, walkers and joggers gathered on the University of North Florida’s campus this Saturday morning to help local children battling serious illnesses.

The nonprofit Dreams Come True needs your help to make its 40th year the most magical year for local children battling life-threatening illnesses.

The merchants of Beaches Town Center are coming together at Hotel Palms on Thursday, October 20 at 6 pm to raise money for Dreams Come True. This 4th annual community event brings everyone together for a night of shopping, fashion, and fun! Come at 6 to shop the pop-ups, which include Jaffi’s, DRIFT, T-Dubs, Palmetto, Bali, The Locals Box and Couture Jems. Stay for the Fashion Show, which kicks off at 7:30p. Tickets are limited and all proceeds benefit Dreams Come True.

Twelve children were signed Tuesday to the 2022 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Dream Team, which is part of a partnership between Gator Bowl Charities and Dreams Come True.

Special bike allows 11-year-old with rare brain malformation to enjoy being a kid.

The Jacksonville International Airport will have 30 decorated Christmas trees, benefiting Dreams Come True, for travelers to look at.

Even in death, a Jacksonville high school student will continue to inspire young students.

A Jacksonville 17-year-old was surprised Wednesday with her dream trip to New York City and Kleinfeld Bridal.

A Jacksonville 17-year-old was surprised Wednesday with her dream trip to New York City and Kleinfeld Bridal.

A 6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy had his pirate dream fulfilled on Sunday in downtown St. Augustine.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dreams Come True is still running its annual 5K fundraiser -- but the nonprofit has made some changes in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “This is a flexible, safe, option during these times, while still raising money for the dreams of local children,” Dreams Come True said. Once you register, you will receive a DCT5K mask, and Dreams Come True will donate a mask to one of its health care partners in your honor. Participants will have the chance to earn a 2020 DCT5K shirt by raising $150 or more through their fundraising page. But Dreams Come True highly encourages everyone to post/share pictures and more on social media during the official race period to help spread the word.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Running for a good cause was what hundreds of people were doing for Dreams Come True, an annual event for children with life-threatening conditions. The goal is to bring a smile to children's faces while they are dealing with some of the toughest challenges life can bring. "So it helps them get through it with a smile on their face and it makes me happy to see their smile." There were many smiling faces as money is being raised for the cause that helps the dreams of these children come true. Channel 4 and PRI Productions partner with Dreams Come True for its annual events.

Hundreds of people running together for a good cause; the annual Dreams Come True event for children with life threatening conditions. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Imagine going with a friend to watch the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baseball game, and you're the only two people in the stadium! Josh Riberio, nicknamed Junior, and his father, Josh Riberio Sr., were excited to see the Jumbo Shrimp take on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. It's -- I don't really have words for it," Josh Riberio said. Josh Riberio had to stop playing baseball two years ago to undergo treatment. All Jumbo Shrimp fans were welcomed into the ball park at the end of the fifth inning to share Josh Riberio's night at the ballpark.