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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.
I wish to fly in a helicopter
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.

I wish to be a princess and ride on a unicorn
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.

I wish to meet my favorite soccer team
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.

I wish to be a penguin expert
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.