In 2009 Dreamfit ran its first Dreamcatcher engineering competition. Over 250 university students competed to design the best solution for 9 year old Perth Boy, Josiah Kappert, whose Dream was to ride a bicycle.
This wasn’t possible with a conventional bicycle as Josiah was born with no arms. Through the competition, Josiah was able to test not one, but six custom built bicycles, from which he chose his favourite to keep.
Partnering corporate sponsors join in the excitement of these projects, support the development of university students and share the benefits including involvement of their staff and company throughout the community.
The 2010 Dreamcatcher Program was a great chance for not-for-profit disability organisations to win one of three custom engineering solutions for a representative of their organisation and participate in this unique program making a difference across the WA community.
Increased participation by disability organisations, including: The Centre for Cerebral Palsy, Therapy Focus and community groups, have also added a new dimension to the program.
The competition culminates on the 6th of December 2010, to coincide with the International Day of People, with a Disability where the project winners will be announced at an exciting annual event.
Both competition and team sponsorship opportunities have been fulfilled for 2010, however to become an 2011 Dreamcatcher Sponsor, contact Darren Lomman, CEO of the Dreamfit Foundation on 0413 866 221 or darren@dreamfit.com.au to organise a time to discuss how your organisation can get involved!
Meet this years THREE Dream recipients... Imran, Karen and Sladjana!
2010 Dreamcatcher Competition Overview
2010 Dreamcatcher Competition Sponsor
2010 Dreamcatcher Team Sponsor
2010 Dreamcatcher Award Sponsor
