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I wish to be a pilot

Sarunya, 12, Sri Lanka, leukemia

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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Granting wishes for children with critical illnesses

Granting wishes for children with critical illnesses

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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.

Latest news about our wish granting

Make-A-Wish launches in the Dominican Republic to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses
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Make-A-Wish launches in the Dominican Republic to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses

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Make-A-Wish® International Calls for Support to Grant Wishes this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month because Hope Is Essential
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Make-A-Wish® International Calls for Support to Grant Wishes this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month because Hope Is Essential

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Make-A-Wish International announces President and CEO Appointment
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Make-A-Wish International announces President and CEO Appointment

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