Wish Stories


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.

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.

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.

I wish to have a telescope
Nine-year-old Vedant from India is undergoing treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, which has meant long hospital stays and missing school. Vedant wants to be a scientist when he grows up so he was particularly missing his science class.

I wish to go to the beach and feel the sand
Having not been to the beach since he was 2 years old, Javier’s wish was to feel the sand and swim in the sea once again. Javier and his family had breakfast at the seafront before taking in the sights and sounds before Javier put on his swimsuit, and ran to experience the ocean and sand up close.

I wish to go to Iceland
Saga’s life has been met with many challenges due to a cerebral hemorrhage she suffered 3 years ago, which left her in critical condition. During her recovery she used a wheelchair but longed for a life of freedom and adventure. So when we asked what the 12-year-old girl wanted, she told us that she wished to travel to Iceland and go horse riding!

I wish to save kittens
11-year-old Eidys from Panama is living with Noonan syndrome, a rare genetic condition. Eidys loves kittens, and her passion for felines was demonstrated in her noble wish to help stray kittens!

I wish to drive a steam train
Five-year-old Jasper from New Zealand was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2023. He had to stay in hospital for nearly five months. The once energetic little boy had become exhausted from treatments and couldn’t play with his brother.

I wish to be an army officer
Samuel is a 12-year-old boy who was diagnosed with bone cancer. His greatest wish was to become an officer in the Colombian army. Samuel had a day full of joy and meaning as he got to don his own military uniform, meet some of the troops and get to witness various drills and training exercises up close.