When Illness Shrinks Their World, A Wish Opens It Up
A child’s world should be filled with laughter, dreams, and discovery.
But when a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, their world doesn’t just change — it shrinks.
Routines, emotions, and spaces become smaller. Families adjust to new realities, limitations, and uncertainty.
A wish has the power to change that. It brings back hope, joy, and the excitement of looking forward to something wonderful.
When illness limits everything, a wish opens up a world of possibilities.
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a child is diagnosed with a critical illness and becomes eligible for a wish every 25 seconds.
97%
of wish parents and children said the wish experience brought them joy and happiness.
96%
of parents/guardians said the wish experience created a happy lasting memory for the family.
90%
of wish children saying it helped them look forward and broaden their horizons.
Join Us in Granting Wishes
I wish to go to a dinosaur park
João Artur is a charming young boy with a passion for dinosaurs and a smile that lights up every room. He lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness. His greatest wish? To embark on an adventure at Jurassic Adventure Park in Balneário Camboriú, a coastal city in southern Brazil.
I wish to have a fairy dress
Mantasha, a bright and imaginative 4 year old, has always been enchanted by the magic of princesses and fairies. When we learned about her heartfelt wish to have a princess or fairy dress, we knew we had to make it happen! For Mantasha, wearing a princess or fairy dress means being able to transform into her favorite royal or mythical character.
I wish to be a ballerina
From the very beginning, Atena knew exactly what she wanted her wish to be: “I want to be a ballerina!”
Full of energy and joy, Atena dreamed not only of wearing a tutu, but of performing on stage, sharing her passion, and bringing her world of dance to life.