DESCRIPTION: Cast of Dreams® is a Texas non-profit organization that grants extraordinary hunting and fishing excursions to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Cast of Dreams provides everything necessary for a child and their family to enjoy the hunting or fishing trip of a lifetime, including: travel, lodging, food, hunting or fishing license, gear, taxidermy and, when necessary, on-site medical care—at no cost to the child’s family.

OBJECTIVE: To fulfill the dream of a child that is an outdoor enthusiast, hunter or fisherman; while creating a rewarding and memorable experience for the child’s family.

HISTORY: In the summer of 2008, the nationally televised reality hunting series, TnT Outdoor Adventures, created a unique program focused on taking children with life threatening illnesses on the outdoor excursions of their dreams. TnT has been privileged to provide extraordinary experiences for children that battle illnesses such as cancer, muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis as well as children that are paraplegic.

TnT’s efforts generated a remarkable response nationally among outdoor enthusiasts, hunters and fishermen. This overwhelming show of support further fueled the desire to formalize the program and ultimately help even more children realize their dreams. In the Spring of 2009, TnT formed Cast of Dreams. Cast of Dreams is a Texas nonprofit charitable organization, qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS Code.

DEMOGRAPHICS:  The passion for outdoor activities including hunting and fishing is undeniable. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service most recent published report, “2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation,” 87.5 million U.S. residents fish, hunt, or watch wildlife. During 2006, 30.0 million people fished, 12.5 million hunted, and 71.1 million participated in at least one type of wildlife-watching activity.  In Texas alone there are a combined total of 2.6 million hunters and anglers. 

Responsive Management’s survey, “Factors Related to Hunting and Fishing Participation Among the Nation’s Youth,” reported that 15% of American youth had hunted and 58% had fished, in the last year.

DIRECTOR | FOUNDER: Todd Cast has been the director of this organization since its inception. Todd can be reached via email at Todd.Cast@CastOfDreams.com or phone at 214-207-9079.

LOCATION:  Cast of Dreams is located at 125 Redtail Court in Weatherford, Texas.