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.

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.

A boy in a blue jacket, wishing to fly like Ian, sits in the pilot seat of a helicopter cockpit, looking at the camera. Control panels and instruments surround him as daylight streams through the open door.

I wish to fly like a bird

11-year-old Ian from Argentina is a sweet, caring and calm boy living with a brain tumor. Despite his young age, life has given him countless ‘no’s. He has gone through moments that seem eternal, full of suffering, pain, and anguish, where his smile not been seen for a long time.

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Two people smiling; the person on the left wears a headscarf and a blue shirt, while the person on the right holds a handmade card with a drawing. They sit together in front of a wooden wall and a display screen.

I wish to meet my favorite actor

Tonie is a charismatic and artistic 17-year-old living with cancer, whose wish was to meet her favorite Filipino actor, David Licauco.

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Three people smile in front of a black helicopter near a beach, celebrating Jens Wish to Fly In A Helicopter. Two adults in blue shirts stand with a child holding stuffed animals and wearing sunglasses by the open helicopter door.

I wish to fly in a helicopter

When six-year-old Jen from New Zealand was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, her mum Helen says it was the hardest time of their lives. “Jen wasn’t taking it good. She was upset. Our family was upset as well. We were trying to get used to the fact that she had cancer.”

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A young girl in a pink dress smiles while being lifted on blue aerial silks by two instructors in costumes, both wearing face masks, in a gym with colorful mats.

I wish to have fairy wings and fly

Lilah became sick at just 2 years old and as she got progressively weaker, her mum just knew something was wrong. After extensive doctor’s visits and tests, she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at three years old. Amelia’s Mum struggled to explain to her little girl how the grueling treatments – the chemotherapy, the steroids and endless hospital visits were to help her. But Lilah didn’t understand.

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A young boy in a thick winter jacket and white helmet smiles while sitting in a vehicle, holding the steering wheel. Text reads: “Theo’s wish to be a crane driver. Theo, 5, Austria. Prader-Willi syndrome.”.

I wish to be a crane driver

Theo is five years old and lives with a rare congenital condition called Prader-Willi syndrome. He loves everything to do with construction cranes, plays with a crane every day and has his own helmet and protective vest. He also sees huge cranes every day on the construction sites in front of his house. His wish was to be able to sit in the cab of a crane and control it.

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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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Wish Stories

We grant 5 types of wishes

I wish to be

I wish to meet

I wish to have

I wish to go

I wish to give