The “Born to Dream” collection supports The Walt Disney Birthplace restoration project and CECCI – The Center for Early Childhood Creativity and Innovation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to nurturing creativity in every child, family, and community.
CHICAGO, IL — July 24, 2025 — The Walt Disney Birthplace and Oswald & Sons, a vintage-style apparel and accessories brand, proudly announce the launch of the “Born to Dream” series…a new collaboration honoring the enduring legacy of Walt and Roy Disney and their lifelong partnership of imagination, determination, and innovation.
The first release in the series is a thoughtfully crafted cap that pays tribute to both brothers…not only the man who dreamed of new worlds, but also the brother who helped bring them to life. With every stitch, this cap tells the story of what’s possible when vision meets action.
“We’re all born with the power to dream—just like Walt,” says Dina Benadon, co-founder of The Walt Disney Birthplace. “From a young age, Walt imagined the impossible, and through his creativity and resilience, he changed the world. This series is about reminding everyone, especially the next generation, that they too are born to dream.”
The “Born to Dream” collection supports The Walt Disney Birthplace restoration project and CECCI – The Center for Early Childhood Creativity and Innovation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to nurturing creativity in every child, family, and community. With a mission inspired by the early lives of Walt and Roy Disney, CECCI exists to empower the dreamers and doers of tomorrow.
Every purchase helps preserve the historic home where Walt was born and directly supports programs that ignite imagination and foster innovation in children…ensuring Walt and Roy’s legacy lives on in memory and motion.
“Born to Dream” is a call to action. A belief that each of us carries the spark of possibility and when given the tools, encouragement, and space to imagine we can shape the future, just like Walt and Roy did.
The limited-edition Born to Dream Cap is available at http://www.oswaldandsons.com and https://thewaltdisneybirthplace.org on July 31st at 8pm EST.
About The Walt Disney Birthplace – Located in Chicago’s Hermosa neighborhood, The Walt Disney Birthplace is the historic home where Walt Disney was born in 1901. The home is being meticulously restored to its original state by a passionate nonprofit team, with the goal of inspiring future generations through the story of Walt’s humble beginnings.
About CECCI – The Center for Early Childhood Creativity and Innovation (CECCI) is a nonprofit initiative based at The Walt Disney Birthplace, dedicated to fostering creativity, curiosity, and innovation in children and communities worldwide.
About Oswald & Sons – Oswald & Sons is a heritage-inspired apparel and accessories brand that celebrates Disney history through timeless, vintage-style fashion. Named after Walt’s early animated character Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, the brand is rooted in storytelling and crafted for those who believe in magic, dreams, and good design.
Media Contact: Jason Clough | Brand Ambassador | Jason@theWaltDisneyBirthplace.org
