Wish Stories
We grant 5 types of wishes
I wish to be
Children often imagine stepping into someone else’s shoes—becoming a wildlife expert, a performer on stage, a scientist in a lab, or even a pilot soaring through the skies. These wishes let them experience a role they admire, giving them a sense of hope for the future and pride in who they can become.
I wish to meet
Meeting someone they look up to can be incredibly powerful. Whether it’s a sports star, a musician, a writer, or someone who’s made a difference in their community, these encounters can inspire children and make them feel that their dreams are within reach.
I wish to have
Some wishes are about receiving something special — an item that brings joy, comfort, or creativity. It could be a musical instrument, a set of books, a cosy space to relax, or something they’ve long hoped for. These gifts often become treasured parts of their lives.
I wish to go
For some children, a wish is a doorway to adventure. They might dream of exploring a new city, feeling the ocean breeze on a quiet beach, hiking through mountain trails, or experiencing the excitement of a live event. Whether it’s a journey to nature, culture, or celebration, these wishes offer a chance to discover the world beyond their everyday surroundings.
I wish to give
In a beautiful act of kindness, some children choose to use their wish to help others. They might want to support a local cause, donate to a hospital, or create something that brings joy to their community. These wishes reflect a deep sense of empathy and the desire to make a positive impact.
I wish to have a soft elephant toy
Binaya is a quiet and gentle four-year-old, currently living with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She fi nds joy in simple moments, especially when building little worlds with her colorful blocks.
I wish for a battery-powered car
Defne Nuran is tiny but mighty, full of energy, giggles and big dreams. At just three years old, she is living with a brain tumor, but that hasn’t slowed her down one bit.
I wish to go on a boat
When the Make-A-Wish team first met Prerana, she had been undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia for three months. The illness had cast a shadow over the whole family, and the smile that once came so easily had begun to fade.
I wish to have a sewing machine
Jerida is a 16-year-old whose life has been shaped by courage, sacrifice and quiet determination. From a young age, her path was already difficult. When her family couldn’t afford to send her to secondary school, Jerida didn’t give up. She carried a powerful dream; to become a tailor, and earn a living with her own hands, one day supporting herself and her family.
I wish to fly in a helicopter
Lucas was born with epidermolysis bullosa, commonly known as “butterfly skin” — a rare condition that causes extreme skin fragility, where even the slightest touch can result in painful wounds. It’s a condition that makes daily life a constant challenge, especially for a five-year-old who just wants to explore the world. And through it all, one dream stayed with him — to fly in a helicopter.
I wish to have a doll
Even with the challenges life threw her way so early on, Ayla never lost her sweetness. Between the math problems she loved to solve and car rides with Grandpa César, she always found reasons to smile. During treatment, she wished to have a doll.
I wish to be a flight attendant
Shahira has been living with thalassemia since she was just over a year old, undergoing blood transfusions every three weeks. Through it all, she faced each day with a quiet courage and a heart full of big dreams. The biggest of those dreams? To become a flight attendant.
I wish to have a yacht party
Before he became ill, Yuan’s family often went on boat trips together. So when it came time to make a wish, he knew exactly what he wanted—to have a yacht party and experience boarding a ship again!
I wish to go on a Road Trip to Scotland
At just eight years old, Keoni lives with pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition that makes heat very difficult for him to tolerate. His greatest wish was to experience a road trip to Scotland with his family — a land whose cooler climate and breathtaking landscapes had captured his imagination.
