Unwrap the Power of a Wish
Right now, a child is dealing with the pain, fear and loss of childhood caused by a critical illness. Facing scary surgeries that can’t wait until after the new year. Isolating treatments that make family gatherings and celebrations impossible.
This holiday season you have unique and powerful opportunity to ensure these children don’t wait even one unnecessary
day for the life-changing hope and joy that only a wish can bring.
More than 200,000 children will be diagnosed with a devastating critical illness this holiday season. Now, more than ever, the power of a wish is the most valuable gift you can give them – To help bring their childhood back.
Unwrap the power of a wish today.
Wishes bring a range of benefits to the health and well-being of children with critical illnesses and their families
This holiday season, 200,000 children will be diagnosed with a critical illness and become eligible for a wish.
98% of wish children and parents agree the wish experience is important for every child with a critical illness.
How you can help bring childhood back
For children undergoing treatment for a critical illness, they joy of the holiday season is stolen, replaced by anxiety and isolation. Imagine the difference a wish-come-true could make for a child like this.
That’s why we are asking for your help now, to restore lost childhood when it is needed most.
Our Wish Stories
I Wish To Fly In A Helicopter
Six-year-old Jen’s wish to fly in a helicopter gave her joy and strength during her cancer battle. Help make more wishes come true this World Wish Month!
I wish to meet my favorite actor
Tonie’s wish to meet her favorite actor gave her strength and joy before treatment. Wishes bring hope, help make more wishes come true!
I Wish To Fly Like A Bird
Ian’s wish was to fly like a bird. Experiencing his wish allowed Ian to feel like a child again and create happy memories that will help him face whatever the future may hold.
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