We make dream car wishes real — for children fighting the hardest battles of their lives.
We make dream car wishes real — for children fighting the hardest battles of their lives.
Dream Cars 4 Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit uniting car enthusiasts, hospitals, and communities nationwide to create unforgettable experiences for seriously ill children — and fund pediatric cancer research.
Our Story
In August 2012, a terminally ill boy named Nathan lay in a bed at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis with one wish — to see a Koenigsegg CCXR, the hypercar he knew from his favorite video game. Founder Jonathan Springer sourced one of only two ever produced and had it at the hospital within four days.
That moment became the heartbeat of Dream Cars 4 Kids.
In 2017, Ankush Shah joined as Executive Director, expanding DC4K from Florida into a national movement. Today, 2,000+ car owner volunteers answer the call. Kids like Gavin get a moment of pure joy. Everleigh, a 7-year-old in hospice, got her pink convertible wish. King returned five years after his first wish to attend F1 Miami. Every wish is different. The feeling is always the same.
Net proceeds from events, donations and sponsorships are donated to our partner hospitals to fund pediatric cancer research and treatments.
How it Works
Car Owners Join the Network
Volunteers across the country bring their exotic, sports, and luxury vehicles to wish visits, hospital parades, and charity rallies.
A Child Makes a Request
Hospitals, families, and child life specialists connect with us when a child has a dream car wish. We move fast — Nathan’s wish was fulfilled in 4 days.
We Make It Happen
From bedside visits to full supercar parades, we coordinate every detail — then donate net proceeds to our hospital partners for pediatric cancer research.
50+
Wishes Granted
2000+
Volunteers Nationwide
13+
Hospital & Charity Partners
9
Annual Toy Drives
Our Hospital Partners
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Nemours Children’s Health
- Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
- AdventHealth Tampa
- Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital
- Parrish Medical Children’s Center
- Children’s Hospital of Savannah
- Give Kids The World
- Hackensack Meridian Health
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- MDA · BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation
- Mission Health
The People Behind the Mission
DC4K is run by a passionate team of volunteers, board members, and car enthusiasts who give their time to make every wish possible.
Get Involved
Volunteer Your Car
Join 2,000+ car owners who bring smiles to seriously ill kids. Any make, any model — your car could be someone’s dream.
Make a Donation
Funds a wish experience or help donate to pediatric cancer research at our partner hospitals.
Become a Sponsor
Partner with DC4K year-round and put your brand behind one of the most unique nonprofits in the country.