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The Dream Never
Dies Foundation

In Memory of Lloyd Christopher Skeen

A registered Canadian charity funding scholarships for deserving students across Ontario, inspiring youth through aviation, and keeping Lloyd Christopher Skeen's dream alive.

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200+
Scholarships Awarded
13
Named Awards
20+
Years of Impact
2003
First Recipients
Past gala dinner — full banquet hall
Upcoming Event · Early Bird Ends May 1st

2026 Annual
Gala Dinner

Our primary fundraising event — an elegant evening in support of scholarships and youth programs. Every ticket purchased helps fund the dreams of deserving students across Ontario.

Date
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue
Mississauga Grand Banquet
& Event Centre
Address
35 Brunel Rd, Mississauga
ON L4Z 2H7
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Early bird pricing ends May 1, 2026 — save over 20%

From Past Dinners
Scholarship recipient with certificate
Guests at past gala dinner table
Scholarship recipient with certificate
Aviation professionals with youth Field trip with CN Tower
Est. In Memory
Our Story

In Memory of
Lloyd Christopher Skeen

Lloyd Skeen was born in London, England in 1971, and from his very first flight at age 4, aviation became his calling. He pursued that dream relentlessly — through Air Cadets, Georgian College, and finally Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, where he earned his Commercial Pilot License.

"In one of his shows, he expressed his desire to create scholarships for others to reduce some of the financial challenges brought on by post-secondary education."

— From Lloyd's story at WERU Campus Radio, Embry-Riddle

Tragically, Lloyd passed away in February 2003 at age 32, just days after his birthday. His friends and family refused to let that dream die. The Dream Never Dies Foundation was born — and since 2003, it has awarded over 200 scholarships to students across Ontario and beyond.

Read Lloyd's Full Story
Our Mission

The Dream Never Dies

The Dream Never Dies Foundation in Memory of Lloyd Christopher Skeen is dedicated to fulfilling his dream of increasing financial support for deserving students, particularly in the field of aviation. By awarding scholarships to post-secondary students, the Foundation aims to create opportunities for dreamers in pursuit of their passion.

Why We're Here

Before Lloyd passed on, he spoke of his dream to create a scholarship that would assist students who possessed neither the natural academic brilliance nor the financial support that usually carries one through to graduation. He wanted to help students who, like himself, pushed through every challenge through determination and faith.

Scholarships established at

It is our dream that the benefits to young people will assist them to excel. There is a lot to be done, the work never ends, and we need your support. Our Foundation needs families and friends to continue the work so the Dream will Never Die.

February 1, 1971  —  February 2003
In His Memory

Lloyd
Christopher
Skeen

"In one of his shows, he expressed his desire to create scholarships for others — to reduce some of the financial challenges brought on by post-secondary education."

Pilot. Dreamer. Friend. Lloyd pursued aviation with relentless determination — earning his Commercial Pilot License at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and dreaming of helping others do the same. He passed away in February 2003, just days after his 32nd birthday. His friends and family refused to let his dream die with him.

Read Lloyd's Full Story
Lloyd Christopher Skeen
Our Core Mission

Funding
Dreams Since 2003

The Foundation awards scholarships across four categories — aviation, legacy, specialized, and open — honouring Lloyd's memory and the memories of others who left too soon. We believe financial barriers should never stand between a determined student and their future.

200+
Recipients
13
Named Awards
2003
Year Founded
Scholarship and aviation mentorship
Aviation Scholarships
Taking Flight
For students pursuing post-secondary education in aviation-related fields, honouring Lloyd's own journey from Air Cadet to Commercial Pilot.
  • Air Cadets (758 & 132 Squadrons)
  • Urban Pilots Network
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Georgian College — Aviation Program
  • Peel District School Board
Lloyd Legacy Scholarships
Honoring Connections
Scholarships tied to places and communities that shaped Lloyd's life — his church, his high school, and the community members he cherished.
Specialized Scholarships
Expanding the Dream
Named awards in memory of cherished Foundation members, extending the mission into law, business, athletics, and beyond.
Open Scholarships
Open to All Dreamers
Open to any Ontario student pursuing post-secondary education — funded through the generosity of our donors and community partners.
Apply for a Scholarship
Applications are reviewed annually. Submit your application online and take the first step toward funding your post-secondary education. Open to students across Ontario in aviation, law, business, athletics, and more.
Apply Online
Proudly awarded to 200+ recipients since 2003
View Past Recipients
Over two decades of recipients — from Georgian College to Embry-Riddle, from Crawford Adventist Academy to law schools across Canada. Every name on our recipients page represents a dream that was supported, a life that was changed.
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2026 Calendar

Key Dates

May 1
2026
Gala Early Bird Deadline GalaSave 20%+ on tickets — early bird pricing ends May 1st
May 31
2026
2026 Annual Gala Dinner Gala4:00–7:30 PM · Mississauga Grand Banquet & Event Centre
June 22
2026
Camp Application Deadline CampLast day to submit camp application form and personal essay
June 26
2026
Camp Selections Announced CampAccepted students notified of their selection
June 29
2026
Camp Registration Fee Due CampNon-refundable $450 fee confirms your spot
July 6–17
2026
Aviation Summer Camp Camp10 days · Sheridan College Davis Campus, Brampton
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Be Part of the Dream

Whether you're applying for a scholarship, buying a Gala ticket, or signing up for Aviation Camp — your next step starts here.

📚 Scholarships Open 🎉 Gala — May 31, 2026 ✈️ Camp — July 6–17, 2026
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Questions? info@thedreamneverdies.org  ·  289-752-7603

In Their Words

What Our Recipients Say

The real measure of our work is the lives we touch. Here are the words of some of the students whose dreams we have had the honour of supporting.

“

I would like to thank The Dream Never Dies Foundation for awarding me this exclusively precious award. I am much honoured. While I was attending high school in Victoria B.C., I was never an academic student. I focused mainly on my social life rather than doing my daily homework, up until I saw an authentic cockpit and instantaneously decided that this is what I must to do for the rest of my life. Since then, I have shifted my focus to where it should have been and studied hard to be accepted to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. This award by The Dream Never Dies Foundation gave me hope and strength to get my thoughts straight and keep pursuing my goal. The value of this award is priceless to me. No matter how much I get help financially, this award helped me not to ditch my dream at the right time. I appreciate this award very much.

Kye Sung Kim
2013 Embry-Riddle Award Recipient
“

Being the recipient of the Lloyd Christopher Skeen Memorial Scholarship has helped me alleviate some of the financial burdens that I have been faced with and continue to face as I pursue my post-secondary goals. With the help of The Dream Never Dies Foundation, I have been able to continue to pursue a dream that both Lloyd and I shared; to one day become a pilot.

Christopher Adams
2004 Georgian College Scholarship Recipient
“

I wanted to let you know that I recently completed my instructor rating and I have been hired as an instructor for Toronto Airways Flight Training. I wanted to thank you again for making the scholarship available to me because without it I may not have been able to finish my training and I surely wouldn't have the opportunity to begin my career as a pilot doing what I love to do. Thank you!

Allan MacLean
2013 UPN / DNDF Recipient
“

I just wanted to extend my thanks to you and your foundation for the generous aid that has been given to me. This scholarship is already helping me to further my education and achieve the dreams I have set out for myself. Again I am very thankful and I wish you the best moving forward. I hope that we will be able to cross paths again in the near future.

Novan Gray
2014 Scholarship Recipient
“

The Dream Never Dies Foundation has been very supportive in my journey. I am a former recipient of the Fitzharold Gillespie Memorial Scholarship, and through the Foundation, I have had the opportunity to connect with individuals who have inspired me. I am now pursuing my medical degree at the University of Ottawa. I hope to use my education to advance health equity, improve access to care, and create inclusive environments where everyone feels valued.

Brianna Glanville-Forrest
2019 Fitzharold Gillespie Memorial Award Recipient
“

I wish to again express a heartfelt thank you to 'The Dream Never Dies Foundation' for having the confidence to select me for the scholarship award. The funds were used to directly pay the flight school and provided significant relief in managing my finances to complete the remaining phases of the training program.

Allison Couch
2020 DNDF/UPN Award Recipient
Thank You

Our Corporate Sponsors

The Dream Never Dies Foundation is grateful to the organizations whose generosity makes our scholarships, Gala, and aviation camp possible.

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