Bring childhood back for children living with critical illnesses
The Power of a Wish
The Power of a Wish
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
Meet Our Wish Children
I Wish To Have A 16th Birthday Party
Sara was born with congenital myopathy, a rare disease that affects the muscles, causing progressive and degenerative atrophy. Her 16th birthday party was the realization of a beautiful Wish, symbolizing her victory over difficulties.
I Wish to Go Sightseeing in London
Five-year-old Oliver lives with a degenerative muscle condition;. Wile he’s able to walk short distances for now, his wish is to go sightseeing in London.
I Wish To Be a Scientist
Despite living with a rare genetic disorder called Loeys-Dietz syndrome, 10-year old Elias from Italy always saw life as being full of possiblity, with his cheerful enthusiasm, zest for life and great appetite for learning evident to all who knew him.
Latest News
Latest News
Make-A-Wish International Marks Rare Disease Day To Highlight the Power of Wishes for Children With Rare Critical Illnesses
Make-A-Wish International is proud to join the global community in marking Rare Disease Day, an annual event on the last day of the month, dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by those living with...
Make-A-Wish International Network Expands to Tanzania, Transforming Lives of Children with Critical Illnesses
Local Charity Tumaini La Maisha (TLM) to operate Make-A-Wish Tanzania Tumaini La Maisha and Make-A-Wish International celebrated the official launch of Make-A-Wish Tanzania at the Sea Cliff Hotel in Dar es Salaam on...
Make-A-Wish International Publishes Groundbreaking Research in Peer-Reviewed Journal, Highlighting Long-Term Benefits of Wish Granting for Children with Critical Illnesses
Make-A-Wish International Publishes Groundbreaking Research in Peer-Reviewed Journal, Highlighting Long-Term Benefits of Wish Granting for Children with Critical Illnesses Make-A-Wish International is proud to announce...
Restore childhood with the power of a wish
Restore childhood with the power of a wish
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A child is diagnosed with a critical illness and becomes eligible for a wish every 25 seconds.
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98% of wish children and parents agree the wish experience is important for every child with a critical illness
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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”
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”
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 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”
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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