Unwrap the Power of a Wish
Turn waiting into wonder for children with critical illnesses
More than 10,000 children are waiting for their wish. All eligible children deserve the hope and joy a wish can provide.
A child is diagnosed with a critical illness and becomes eligible for a wish every 25 seconds.
More than 93% of wish parents said the wish created happy lasting memories and increased family bonding.
98% of wish children and parents agree the wish experience is important for every child with a critical illness.
Your donation will help make wishes come true
While the holiday season is a time when many families come together to celebrate, for children with critical illnesses the time can be spent facing isolation, anxiety, and difficult treatments. But a wish can offer something extraordinary – a transformative journey that brings hope, strength, and lasting joy.
You can turn waiting into wonder this holiday season for the 10,000 children waiting for their wishes to be granted.
Our Wish Stories
I wish to have a new room
At just four years old, sweet Dimitra has already faced more than most children her age. Since her diagnosis, she’s spent much of her young life away from home— between hospital stays and guest houses—longing for the comfort and familiarity of her own space.
I wish to visit the railway museum
At just four years old, Qing is facing a battle no child should ever have to fight— malignant melanoma. Yet despite his diagnosis, Qing’s spirit shines brightly. He’s a cheerful, curious little boy with a big love for high-speed trains.
I wish to be a model
Trini is a bright, spirited 13-year-old girl whose optimism and joy light up every room she enters. Behind her radiant smile, however, lies a daily reality shaped by chronic respiratory failure.