Spotlight on Hope: Lydia and Dalyas Dreamers

PWS Mom Jamie Caldwell, has found a unique way to celebrate her daughter, Lydia (3, living with PWS) and PWS Awareness Month.

“We started working with this project after Kristina (Rieger), owner/founder of Dalya’s Dreamers, had posted in our local special needs mom group seeking models of her dresses. As a mother with a daughter living with a different rare disease, Kristina started her business to not only support her family during a time she wasn’t able to work as much due to her daughter’s medical complexities, but also to bring awareness, inclusion, and confidence to other families via fashion and clothing. The families that participated in the photo sessions were able to choose a foundation or organization that 10% of the sales of all items would be donated to. In addition, Lydia and I were able to design a dress that we felt best represented her but also other children living with PWS. All proceeds from this specific dress design will go to PWSA.” – Jamie Caldwell

What is Dalyas Dreamers?

Dalyas Dreamers is a “program designed to promote inclusivity, bring awareness to the families of children with special needs and their incredible journeys, and to support the organizations that serve these families.” Through this business, families can design an outfit based on their loved one’s personality, participate in a photo session with Megan Grace Photographs, and help financially support an organization of their choice. You can support Dalyas Dreamers and PWSA | USA by shopping at Dalyas – Childrens Clothing Boutique

Kristina and Jamie worked together on an article about Lydia and her family’s PWS journey. You can read this article at The Dream Team – Dalyas

Photography Credit

The above photos were taken by Megan Otey with Megan Grace Photographs. Her email address is megangracephotographs@gmail.com

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