St. Joseph charity raises money for children with chronic illnesses

By Leah Rainwater

Music bingo and a silent auction on Friday night helped raise funds for children with chronic and critical illnesses.

The Dream Factory of Northwest Missouri is partnered with 20 different local businesses, who provided items for their silent auction. 

Music bingo allowed for some entertainment while the charity also sold baked goods.

Rita Hook, the director for the Northwest Missouri chapter of The Dream Factory said there are a lot of kiddos the organization is trying to provide dream fulfillments for.

“We currently have like 17 kiddos in cue,” said Hook. so we’re working through our list and raising funds while we’re doing it.”

All of the funds from the event is going toward fulfilling dreams of kids with chronical and critical illnesses. 

The Dream Factory will host their first bucket drive on Nov., 2 at South Noyes and Mitchell and also at 36th Street and back.