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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.

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.

I wish to fly in a helicopter

I wish to fly in a helicopter

Lucas was born with epidermolysis bullosa, commonly known as “butterfly skin” — a rare condition that causes extreme skin fragility, where even the slightest touch can result in painful wounds. It’s a condition that makes daily life a constant challenge, especially for a five-year-old who just wants to explore the world. And through it all, one dream stayed with him — to fly in a helicopter.

I wish to have a doll

I wish to have a doll

Even with the challenges life threw her way so early on, Ayla never lost her sweetness. Between the math problems she loved to solve and car rides with Grandpa César, she always found reasons to smile. During treatment, she wished to have a doll.

I wish to be a flight attendant

I wish to be a flight attendant

Shahira has been living with thalassemia since she was just over a year old, undergoing blood transfusions every three weeks. Through it all, she faced each day with a quiet courage and a heart full of big dreams. The biggest of those dreams? To become a flight attendant.

I wish to have a yacht party

I wish to have a yacht party

Before he became ill, Yuan’s family often went on boat trips together. So when it came time to make a wish, he knew exactly what he wanted—to have a yacht party and experience boarding a ship again!

I wish to go on a Road Trip to Scotland
A man and woman smile for a selfie outdoors, standing behind a child in a pushchair. The child, wearing a colourful jacket and dreaming of Ebranaz's wish to be a fairy, looks down. They are in front of a stone building with a sign.

I wish to go on a Road Trip to Scotland

At just eight years old, Keoni lives with pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition that makes heat very difficult for him to tolerate. His greatest wish was to experience a road trip to Scotland with his family — a land whose cooler climate and breathtaking landscapes had captured his imagination.

I wish to be a fairy
A young child dressed as a fairy, wearing pink tulle, wings, a headband, and holding a wand, stands outdoors among people, with sunlight shining on their face.

I wish to be a fairy

Ebranaz is a sweet 5-year old, bravely facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She has always loved fairies—their wings, sparkles, and magical powers. More than anything, she wished to become one herself.

I wish to be Godzilla
A young child in a yellow shirt with a white star smiles and makes a peace sign while an adult holds a decorated biscuit near him, joyfully sharing Adarsh's wish to meet Rohit Sharma. Plates of pastries are on the table, people stand in the background.

I wish to be Godzilla

At just four years old, Kai Kai is full of imagination and energy. He’s completed treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and now returns for regular checkups with a healthy smile. In his world, the biggest hero of all is Godzilla. Because to him, Godzilla means strength.

I wish to meet Rohit Sharma
Five people stand together indoors, smiling at the camera; three children in the centre—celebrating Ying Xuan's wish to be a mermaid—hold I am a wishmaker posters, whilst two women in Make-A-Wish shirts stand on either side, supporting the children.

I wish to meet Rohit Sharma

Adarsh, a young cricket enthusiast from Mumbai, had one heartfelt wish: to meet his idol, Rohit Sharma. While awaiting a heart operation in the hospital, he shared this wish with a Make-A-Wish volunteer, who was touched by his determination and set out to make it happen.

I wish to be a mermaid
A young girl dressed as a mermaid sits in a paddling pool filled with colourful plastic balls, smiling, surrounded by six adults making peace signs and posing happily—celebrating Loraine's wish to meet Stray Kids in a joyful indoor gathering.

I wish to be a mermaid

When Ying Xuan was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2021, her carefree childhood was suddenly replaced with hospital visits, treatments, and discomfort. What should have been years filled with laughter and play turned into a fight for her health.

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