Children who are at least 3 years of age, but have not yet reached their 18th birthday, may be referred to Make-A-Wish Foundation^® International. A child's treating physician will determine if the child is medically eligible for a wish, based on the medical criteria established by the Make-A-Wish Foundation^®.

Each Make-A-Wish^® affiliate follows specific policies and guidelines for granting a child’s wish. Some wishes have restrictions based on various factors, including the child’s medical condition in relation to the wish request.

The Foundation takes into consideration all factors as they relate to the wish and the wish child, and then plans the wish accordingly.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation accepts referrals for potential wish children from:

• Parents
• Guardians of the child
• Medical professionals
• The children themselves
• Family and friends

Make-A-Wish Foundation International grants wishes to children who qualify for our services without regard to race, creed, religion, sex, economic status, or national origin.

The Foundation respects the privacy of the children and families it serves. We consider all wish child information confidential and will not discuss the information with outside parties unless it is needed for the wish, and the parents or guardians have consented. Please review our Privacy Policy for more details.