Wish Stories

Two women in blue floral aprons smile behind a pink and white decorative cake. A sign reads Confeitaria da Brenda. A blue circle shares Brenda, 16, Brazil, leukaemia, and Brendas wish to meet her favorite baking YouTuber.

I wish to meet my favourite baking YouTuber

When the day finally arrived for Brenda’s wish to come true, she was anxious and shy, but she couldn’t hide her joy! The first stop on her special day was at the Carlos Bakery, then on to the workshop of Beca Milano, an amazing pastry chef who inspires Brenda so much.

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A young boy in a white robe and blue mask stands outside a modern building, making a peace sign. Text overlay: Saeeds wish to go to Expo 2020 in Dubai—Saeed, 3, UAE, acute lymphocytic leukemia.

I wish to go to Expo 2020 in Dubai

Saeed is a 3-year-old boy from UAE who has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Saeed’s favorite color is green and he loves soccer. When we asked Saeed what he wished for, he told us he’d like to take his family on a trip to visit Expo 2020 in Dubai.

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A young girl in a wheelchair, dressed as a princess, smiles while looking up. Beside her is a man in a prince costume. A badge reads: Sofias wish to dance with Prince Charming. Sofia, 12, Italy, Rett syndrome. Your support needed.

I wish to dance with Prince Charming

12-year-old Sofia was born with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development and means that she cannot speak or walk. But Sofia’s condition does not stop her from dreaming, and her family describe her as a wonderful little girl who loves fairy tales and the company of others.

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A young boy wearing a headset and blue shirt sits in a helicopter next to a pilot. Text reads: Eitans wish to fly in a helicopter. Eitan, 6, Israel, cancer.

I wish to fly in a helicopter

5-year-old Eitan’s wish was to fly in a helicopter in the sky! Eitan’s wish day started when he and his family travelled to the helipad. Eitan met the operational team of the helicopter, and they helped him to get ready for his big flight.

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A young girl wearing a pink dress and beaded jewelry smiles while sitting at a table with cake. Text reads: Leni’s wish to be a princess and ride on a unicorn. Leni, 5, Germany, leukaemia.

I wish to be a princess and ride on a unicorn

Every child deserves a childhood full of joyful memories. There are more children just like Leni, who are waiting on their wishes to be granted. Leni wished to be a princess and ride on a unicorn with her two best friends.

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A smiling soccer player in a yellow Palmeiras uniform poses with a young fan in a wheelchair—fulfilling Cauãs wish to meet his favorite soccer team—in front of a Best of the Match sign at the stadium.

I wish to meet my favorite soccer team

From the age of 6, Cauã began to have difficulty walking, falling frequently. Soon after, his parents received dreadful news from the doctor: Cauã was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by the progressive loss of muscle. The same year, he started undergoing hospital treatments and has been using a wheelchair for the past 4 years. What brightens Cauã’s life is his passion for soccer.

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A boy in a blue hat and mask gently touches a penguin while an adult kneels nearby. Other people are seen in the background at an outdoor animal enclosure. A badge reads, YOUR SUPPORT NEEDED: I wish to be a penguin expert.

I wish to be a penguin expert

At just 3 years old, Darren was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, a rare form of kidney cancer. He subsequently endured extensive treatments, including surgery and chemotherapy, before finally being in remission.

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