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A group of smiling adults and children pose together; a girl in a red wig and mermaid costume sits in a small ball pit, surrounded by colourful balls, with others making peace signs and smiling at the camera.
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This World Wish Month, help us grant more wishes

 

 

 

 

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I wish to be a mermaid

Ying Xuan, 8, Taiwan, neuroblastoma

Bringing hope, strength and joy to children facing critical illnesses around the world

It all started with one single wish

It all started with one single wish

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The collective impact of wishes

The collective impact of wishes

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Committing to a sustainable future

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Wishes build resilience and help children to better cope with their critical illness. They give children renewed energy and strength, along with lasting happy memories. Donate today to help grant a life-changing wish.

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Make-A-Wish Celebrates World Wish Month by Honoring WishMakers Everywhere
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Make-A-Wish Celebrates World Wish Month by Honoring WishMakers Everywhere

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Make-A-Wish® International and Uber Join Forces to Drive Hope Across Latin America
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Make-A-Wish® International and Uber Join Forces to Drive Hope Across Latin America

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Make-A-Wish International Marks Rare Disease Day by Highlighting the Lasting Power of Wishes for Children With Rare Critical Illnesses
Two children sit indoors; one wears a headset and suit at a microphone, and the other, dreaming of Dimitra's wish to have a new room, wears a purple princess dress and crown, holding a doll and bottle. Both have blue star name tags.

Make-A-Wish International Marks Rare Disease Day by Highlighting the Lasting Power of Wishes for Children With Rare Critical Illnesses

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