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World Wish Month

On World Wish Month, we honor the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish in 1980 and all the wishes granted from that point.

The impact of wishes on children with rare diseases

Wishes for children with rare diseases do more than create temporary joy. They offer lasting benefits that extend beyond the wish itself. Many children face prolonged medical treatments and the emotional toll of living with conditions that isolate them from their friends and family. A granted wish offers them not only joy and respite, giving them hope and lasting resilience to face the challenges ahead.