Wish Stories

Four girls—two in Make-A-Wish shirts and two dressed as fairies with wings, tiaras, and wands—sit smiling on a green bench in a cheerful indoor setting with a butterfly backdrop, sharing moments inspired by Wish stories.

A young child smiling and wearing a blue superhero costume with a matching mask lifted above their forehead, indoors with wooden walls in the background.

I wish to be a superhero

Joel was only 4 years old when his wish was granted. Joel is crazy about the hero world and all that is super. In fact, “super” is the word that he uses the most! When Joel’s volunteers came to visit him at the hospital, they played superhero games with him. Even in the middle of treatment, he always greeted them with a big smile and couldn’t wait to play with them.

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A group of children and adults smile around a table with a soccer ball and treats, celebrating Adoniss wish to meet his favorite football player. Four adults wear blue Make-A-Wish shirts in a bright, modern room with plants and a rug.

I wish to meet my favorite football player

When Adonis stated his wish, the wish granters asked him why he had asked to meet a famous player from his favorite team. He replied that he had chosen him because not only was he a good football player, but he was also a very nice person, something that is obvious through his eyes.

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A smiling man and a child steer a boat together inside the cabin. The man, wearing sunglasses and a white shirt, looks at the child, who smiles with windblown hair—reminding him of Carolas wish to travel in a campervan.

I wish to travel in a campervan

Carola had always been a cheerful girl who excelled at school and also in sports. But everything changed when she was 14 years old and she was diagnosed with a terrible genetic disease, which began to progress, taking away her physical and mental energy day after day

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A young girl with short hair smiles while holding a bouquet of sunflowers. Text reads: Elisas wish to be a model. Elisa, 9, Brazil. Hepatoblastoma.

I wish to be a model

In May 2022, Elisa’s mother noticed that she had a slightly swollen abdomen and decided to take her to the hospital, even though she had no other symptoms or complaints. On examination, the doctor immediately found a malignant tumor of approximately 12cm near Elisa’s liver. Just days later, Elisa started chemotherapy and later underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

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Three children dressed as firefighters spray water from a hose, guided by a firefighter in uniform, as a man kneels nearby taking a photo. Outdoors in front of a red and white building with plants, they bring Afiks wish to have a child sized fire truck to life.

I wish to have a child-sized fire truck

Akif was born with Down syndrome and that was only the beginning of this nine year old’s journey. Akif had increasing difficulty walking, up to the point where he could no longer stand up.

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A young child with a bald head stands between large blue gift boxes wrapped in Make-A-Wish paper—part of Mei Engs wish to have interactive toys. The child wears a pink unicorn-and-rainbow shirt, striped shorts, and sits on a red chair.

I wish to have interactive toys

Little Mei Eng from Malaysia has dealt with a lot of isolation since being diagnosed with leukemia. While most 3-year-olds are getting to know and explore the outside world and build their first friendships, Mei Eng is often confined to her bedroom or hospital bed.

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A smiling person in a wheelchair, fulfilling Elias wish to be a scientist, wears a lab coat and gloves while sitting at a table with colorful bowls. A ventilator tube is attached to their wheelchair, and their name tag reads ELIAS. Others stand nearby.

I wish to be a scientist

Despite living with a rare genetic disorder called Loeys-Dietz syndrome, 10-year old Elias from Italy always saw life as being full of possiblity, with his cheerful enthusiasm, zest for life and great appetite for learning evident to all who knew him.

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A smiling family of three sits on a bench outdoors. The man holds a young boy in a blue coat and gray hat, who is pointing excitedly, while the woman sits beside them, all dressed warmly for cool weather. A large building is in the background.

I wish to go sightseeing in London

Five-year-old Oliver from the UK, lives with a degenerative muscle condition. Whilst he’s able to walk short distances now, his condition will likely see him unable to as he grows older. That’s why his wish to go sightseeing in London is so important: he can enjoy seeing all that London has to offer before his condition takes its toll on his body.

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Four young women, one in a wheelchair holding a microphone, gather and smile in front of a glowing digital backdrop and tall tiered cake at Sara’s wish to have a 16th birthday party. They appear joyful and excited, some wearing colorful glasses.

I wish to have a 16th Birthday party

16-year-old Sara from Brazil was born with congenital myopathy, a rare disease that affects the muscles, causing progressive and degenerative atrophy. From the outset, her life has been marked by both challenges and achievements. Despite her physical limitations, Sara’s cognitive abilities are impeccable. Her mind is agile, curious and she absorbs the world around her with a unique sensitivity.

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