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For a child fighting cancer,
hope is essential.
For a child living with cancer, hope is essential.
To Grant the Wish of Every Eligible Child
To Grant the Wish of Every Eligible Child
Granting a wish has so many positive effects. Being able to forget about the illness for a day gives wish children and their families hope and strength for the future. We are committed to giving this hope and strength to every child around the world who is living with a critical illness.
Wish Journey
A wish is not a fleeting gift – it’s a carefully planned journey, designed to complement a child’s medical treatment, and give them the hope, strength and joy they need to fight their illness.
★Wish Capture
★Wish Design
★Wish Anticipation
★Wish Realization
★Wish Effects
Wish Journey
A wish is not a fleeting gift – it’s a carefully planned journey, designed to complement a child’s medical treatment, and give them the hope, strength and joy they need to fight their illness.
Wish Stories
Wish Stories
I Wish To Be A Model
Upon waking up from one of the chemo sessions, Elisa commented to her mother: “I already know what my wish is! I want to be a model and walk the catwalk!”.
I wish to have a child-sized fire truck
Akif had increasing difficulty walking, up to the point where he could no longer stand up. After weeks of testing, doctors confirmed that he had leukemia.
I wish to be an army officer
Samuel’s greatest wish was to become an officer in the Colombian army. Samuel had a day full of joy and meaning as he got to don his own military uniform!
It isn’t always necessary to cure in order to heal
It isn’t always necessary to cure in order to heal
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40 international affiliates grant wishes for children in 50 countries, on 6 continents.
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For every wish we grant, 32 more children with critical illnesses need your financial support to grant wishes
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97% of wish parents report an improvement of the wish child’s emotional health
Wishes Waiting
Wishes Waiting
Help us to grant more wishes to children just like Ida, Anas and Maricielo
“I wish to feed the orangutans”
Ida is a cheerful 6-year-old who lives with leukemia. Her favorite activity is going to the zoo to observe all sorts of animals together with friends! Ida’s dearest wish is to feed the orangutans
“I wish to have a personal laptop”
Anas is a 17-year-old young man from Pakistan who was diagnosed with Hemophilia. To best prepare for his future, Anas expressed his wish for a personal laptop to continue his studies from home.
“I wish to have a bicycle”
Maricielo is a 7-year-old crafty young girl from Peru who lives with leukemia. Her favorite color is pink! When asked, Maricielo told us she wishes to have a bicycle to enjoy long rides with the family.
What Do We Do With Your Donation?
What Do We Do With Your Donation?
We use most of your donation to help our wish children to grant their one-true wish. There are many different wish types:
“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 kids’ lives
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