Help return stolen childhood this World Wish Month
Help return stolen childhood this World Wish Month
The Power of a Wish
The Power of a Wish
When a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, childhood is stolen. Joy, play and learning are crushed by worry, treatment and pain and their dreams for the future fade. A wish has the power to restore childhood, to show the child a life full of possibilities and encourage them to dream of the future. But we can’t grant wishes without the support of people like you.
Our Medical Advisory Committee
Our Medical Advisory Committee
Our Medical Advisory Committee consists of a panel of leading medical practitioners and professionals who volunteer their expertise to support and guide Make-A-Wish International in the areas of medical eligibility and medical outreach.
The Wish Journey
A wish is not a fleeting gift – it’s a carefully planned journey, designed to complement a child’s medical treatment, and give them the hope, strength and joy they need to fight their illness.
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Wish Journey
A wish is not a fleeting gift – it’s a carefully planned journey, designed to complement a child’s medical treatment, and give them the hope, strength and joy they need to fight their illness.
Wish Stories
Wish Stories
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…
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…
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…
Latest News
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Latest News
Another successful year at Make-A-Wish International
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO I am thrilled to share with you another successful year at Make-A-Wish International. Together with our Affiliates, we have achieved a new record of granting more than 19,500 wishes to children with critical illnesses around...
Chiesi support Make-A-Wish International in honour of Global Rare Diseases Day.
For the third consecutive year, Chiesi has supported Make-A-Wish International in honour of Global Rare Diseases Day. The campaign kicked off at the Six Nations kick off match in Rome between England and Italy to raise awareness for rare diseases....
Make-A-Wish International Calls for ‘WishMakers’ to Join Them This April in Celebration of World Wish Month
The wishes that Make-A-Wish grants around the world wouldn’t be possible without the support of countless donors, volunteers and supporters stepping up throughout the process. ‘WishMakers,’ a term attributed to anyone who helps Make-A-Wish, are...
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A child is diagnosed with a critical illness and becomes eligible for a wish every 25 seconds.
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We estimate that 1.25 million children each year are diagnosed with a critical illness and may be considered eligible for a wish.
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585,000 wishes granted to date worldwide.
What Do We Do With Your Donation?
What Do We Do With Your Donation?
Your donation will help grant wishes to children around the world who are living with critical illnesses. These are the four most common categories of wish:
“To have”
To have a computer, a bike, a dog… These wishes are often connected to a great experience, or even special memories. For example, a wish child might wish to have a computer to attend online classes for school.
“To meet”
To meet a celebrity, a YouTuber, a streamer… These wishes are often an inspiration, or bring lots of happiness to a wish child. For example, a wish child may wish to meet their favourite YouTuber who specializes in baking.
“To go”
To go to a sports event, on a cruise trip, an entertainment theme park… These wishes bring wish children lots of joy, that they may even forget their illness. For example, a wish child might wish to attend the Champions League Final.
“To be”
To be a chef, a fireman, a crime scene investigator… Some wish children want to be bigger and stronger to contribute to their communities. For example, a wish child might wish to be a chef in a 5 star restaurant, cooking for their friends and family.
A Wish Is Hope. Will You Help?
A Wish Is Hope. Will You Help?
Your tax deductible donation can transform wish children’s lives
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