When a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, childhood is stolen. Joy, play and learning are crushed by worry, treatment and pain and their dreams for the future fade. A wish has the power to restore childhood, to show the child a life full of possibilities and encourage them to dream of the future. But we can’t grant wishes without the support of people like you.
Meet Our Wish Children
9-year-old Vedant is undergoing treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, which has meant…
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A Child Is Diagnosed With a Critical Illness Every 25 Seconds, According to Make-A-Wish® International Research on the Numbers of Children Eligible to Receive a Wish Make-A-Wish International Calls for ‘WishMakers’ to.
Restore childhood with the power of a wish
Restore childhood with the power of a wish
A child is diagnosed with a critical illness and becomes eligible for a wish every 25 seconds.
We estimate that 1.25 million children each year are diagnosed with a critical illness and may be considered eligible for a wish.
585,000 wishes granted to date worldwide.
What Do We Do With Your Donation?
What Do We Do With Your Donation?
Your donation will help grant wishes to children around the world who are living with critical illnesses. These are the four most common categories of wish:
To have a computer, a bike, a dog… These wishes are often connected to a great experience, or even special memories. For example, a wish child might wish to have a computer to attend online classes for school.
To meet a celebrity, a YouTuber, a streamer… These wishes are often an inspiration, or bring lots of happiness to a wish child. For example, a wish child may wish to meet their favourite YouTuber who specializes in baking.
To go to a sports event, on a cruise trip, an entertainment theme park… These wishes bring wish children lots of joy, that they may even forget their illness. For example, a wish child might wish to attend the Champions League Final.
To be a chef, a fireman, a crime scene investigator… Some wish children want to be bigger and stronger to contribute to their communities. For example, a wish child might wish to be a chef in a 5 star restaurant, cooking for their friends and family.
A Wish Is Hope. Will You Help?
A Wish Is Hope. Will You Help?
Your tax deductible donation can transform wish children’s lives
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