60 Journey for a Lifetime Trips in 9 Years
After a historical & educational tour of Berlin, Germany (or
Prague, Czech Republic) your life-changing Journey for a
Lifetime will take you to Poland where you’ll be empowered
to fulfill the dreams and wishes of children who suffer from
terminal illnesses or life-limiting conditions - often in
circumstances beyond imagination.
The program promotes service, leadership & compassion
and after 12 days you’ll come away with a lasting impression;
a mature awareness; greater respect; a deeper sense of
perspective - and much more besides.
Launched in 2007, the Journeys for a Lifetime program
evolved as a natural “international extension” of the highly
respected Polish children’s charity Fundacja Dziecieca
Fantazja – which makes over 500 wishes come true each
year for children in Poland who suffer from terminal illnesses
or life-limiting conditions.
“This trip has had a dramatic impact on my life. I now have a
greater sense of self-worth, self-confidence and maturity and
I feel more capable, stronger and better educated on global
and humanitarian issues. I’m eternally grateful for the
experience that Coalition for Kids has given to me”… Lavinia
“This trip is phenomenal. It’s been
the most memorable, emotional,
powerful and meaningful 12 days
of my entire life. This trip must be
experienced”... Ryan
“I don’t know where to begin to
describe how life-changing this
trip was for me. I don’t know if
anything in my life will ever
compare”... Rose
Program Information
 You’ll travel with 2 Journeys for a Lifetime trip
leaders/chaperones up to 1,000km in Poland to visit
12 or more sick children in their homes to deliver their
wish gifts such as: Smartphones, Tablets, Computers,
Laptops, TVs, Gaming Devices, Cameras, Clothes,
Bikes, Furniture, Musical Instruments, Books,
Cosmetics & Toys.
 Your journey includes a 2 day tour of Berlin, Germany,
with visits to the Bundestag, Reichstag, Holocaust
Memorial, Berlin Wall & more. Alternatively, it may be
a 2 day historical/cultural tour of Prague, Czech
Republic. In Poland, you’ll visit the Warsaw Uprising &
WWII Museum, a Nazi Concentration Camp, Heritage
Sites, Warsaw Old Town, Various Cities, Villages &
Cultural Sites, Invisible Exhibition and the Canadian
Embassy.
“I am ever moved and impressed at this truly exceptional
work”. Canadian Ambassador to Poland
The Journeys for a Lifetime Program Embraces:
 Service; Leadership; Compassion …
 Global Awareness; Appreciation; Adventure;
Culture History …
 Humanity;
Inhumanity;
Internationalism;
Democracy; Current Affairs; Politics; Economics;
Beautiful Poland ++ …
 The PRIVILEGE, PRIDE & HAPPINESS of
granting wishes to children with terminal
illnesses or life-limiting conditions.
“This trip exceeded our expectations as leaders & educators. Your attention to detail is phenomenal.
By far it’s the BEST service learning we have ever seen”… Judy Ross, Former Global Studies Director,
St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School
Program Information
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The Journeys for a Lifetime year-round program is open
for youth aged 14 – 23 to join an individual student trip.
There are only 5 or 6 students per group. (2 or 3 groups
may travel simultaneously for larger parties).
Journey for a Lifetime trips for private groups, i.e.
schools*, clubs, friends, families, mother/daughters,
father/sons, adults etc., are customized for each group.
For each group there is 1 Journeys for a Lifetime trip
leader/chaperone for the whole trip duration and a 2nd
trip leader/chaperone per group within Poland.
Each Journey for a Lifetime trip is 12 days duration**.
Monthly departure dates throughout the year***.
Your 12 day trip includes a 2 day tour of Berlin (or
Prague) & visits to historical/cultural sites in Poland.
Due to their delicate condition, the children to be
visited are selected 8 weeks prior to departure. Then
the travel region & schedule in Poland are finalized.
The average cost of a 12 day Journey for a Lifetime trip is CND $3,900 per person depending on
the departure city and date, and includes:
Wish gifts for the sick children; Return air tickets &
taxes; Europe train & ground transportation; Cultural
& educational activities; Entrance fees; Hotel
accommodation in Germany and Poland; All
breakfasts & dinners; Bottled water in Poland; Trip
Leaders/Chaperones; Pre-departure materials
(Emergency travel medical insurance can be provided
for an additional $100 or you may provide your own).
*
For school group trips, 1 teacher/school rep travels complimentary with every 5 or 6 students.
**
7 – 10 day wish-granting group trips to Poland only are also available - at a reduced rate.
*** For 12 day individual student group trips, 2017 departure dates are: March 12; July 1: August 2.
(2018 departure dates for individual student trips will be announced in September 2017)
For private groups and school trips, departure dates are available every month during each
year and are flexible to suit your group.
Program Information
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The following material is provided prior to departure:
Day by day trip schedule and itinerary, including;
Children to be visited, their illnesses and wishes, Cities
and attractions to be toured, List of hotels, Emergency
contact details; What to take list; Etiquette and
language guide; Document check list.
Participants require valid passports with an expiry
date no less than 6 months from the trip return date.
We will advise participants about visa requirements (if
necessary)
depending
on
their
citizenship.
Vaccinations are not needed.
The following documents are supplied - to be
completed and signed; Agreement & Waiver; Travel
Authorization (for participants under 19, documents
must also be signed by parents or guardians).
All participants are asked to bring with them a few small
“dollar store” souvenir items (flags, hats, balls, etc.) to
hand out as personal gifts to the children and siblings.
During each trip, parents, relatives and friends may
receive a daily diary blog with photos, that keeps
everyone in-touch and part of the experience.
A comprehensive list of students, parents and teachers
can be provided to provide references on behalf of the
Journeys for a Lifetime program.
“Thank you for such a life changing, unforgettable, experience. This has truly changed my way of life,
my global perspective, and who I am as a person. I am so grateful to you for shaping me into the
person I will grow up to be. From the bottom of my heart, thank you”. Max
“Tell Me and I’ll Forget
Show Me and I May Remember
Involve Me and I’ll Understand”
 The Journeys for a Lifetime program will show you
the world beyond. It’s one thing to read about these
situations. It’s another to experience them first hand.
 You’ll witness the hardships and daily struggles faced
by children with terminal illnesses and life-limiting
conditions, who in many cases live in poverty with
little or no support, and behold the courage and love
of the mothers who are often left alone to fight for
every minute of their child’s life.
“It’s the program our world so desperately
needs” … Ben
 You’ll discover valuable life lessons that
can never be taught.
 You’ll learn to appreciate the needs of
others less fortunate and come away
understanding and valuing what you
have at home, inspired and ready to
make a difference to your world.
“It took me all these years to finally make a difference in someone else’s life - and my own”… Jaymee
 Each trip is unforgettable and unique. In addition to being a compassionate volunteer you’ll also:
meet other extraordinary people; make new friends across the world; have great fun; learn about
European history and traditions; discover the culture and, most of all, have a real sense of
fulfillment.
The Canadian Governor General’s Medallion
was awarded to the husband and wife team,
who founded Coalition for Kids International,
Fundacja Dziecieca Fantazja and Journeys for
a Lifetime, for: “Their contributions to
strengthening the relationship between
Canada and Poland and for creating a new
generation of givers in both countries”.
The award was presented by The Governor General of Canada; His Excellency
the Right Honorable David Johnston, at a ceremony in the Royal Castle,
Warsaw, Poland, October 2014.
Experience the True Magic of
Changing Children’s Lives - And Yours’ Too …
“I want to thank you for shaping who I am, and pointing me in the direction that I am meant to go”…
Hannah
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Journeys for a Lifetime
Journeys for a Lifetime program trips are organized, operated and managed by Fundacja Dziecieca Fantazja.
Our International Representative for Information, Presentations and Bookings, on behalf of Fundacja Dziecieca Fantazja, is
Coalition for Kids International.
Book Your Home or School Presentation Now
Contact: Paulina Cieluch
Coalition for Kids International
Toronto : Halifax
[email protected] : www.cfki.org
902 404 6634