FOR A CHILD FIGHTING CANCER
Hope is essential
Help us grant life-changing wishes to children living with
critical illnesses, just like Leni.
FOR A CHILD FIGHTING CANCER
Hope is essential
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We join this movement every year, hoping to bring more strength and courage to every child living with cancer. Donate now to support this movement, or learn more
To Grant the Wish of Every Eligible Child
To Grant the Wish of Every Eligible Child
Granting a wish has so many positive effects. Being able to forget about the illness for a day gives wish children and their families hope and strength for the future. We are committed to giving this hope and strength to every child around the world who is living with a critical illness.
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 Design
★Wish Anticipation
★Wish Realization
★Wish Effects
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 swim with sea lions
Emilio is a big fan of sea lions and has long wished to meet his favorite animals up close. Wearing a wetsuit, he and his two sisters went into the water together with the animals.
I wish to meet my favourite baking YouTuber
When the day finally arrived for Brenda’s wish to come true, she was anxious and shy, but she couldn’t hide her joy! The first stop on her special day was at the Carlos Bakery, then on to the workshop of Beca Milano, an amazing pastry chef who inspires Brenda.
I wish to be a princess and ride on a unicorn
Leni wished to be a princess and ride on a unicorn with her two best friends. On her wish day, they donned their best dresses and had their makeup done, to look and feel just like the princesses from their favourite movies.
It isn’t always necessary to cure in order to heal
It isn’t always necessary to cure in order to heal
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Every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness
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For every wish we grant, 32 more children with critical illnesses need your financial support to grant wishes
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97% of wish parents report an improvement of the wish child’s emotional health
Wishes Waiting
Wishes Waiting
Help us to grant more wishes to children just like Ida, Anas and Maricielo
“I wish to feed the orangutans”
Ida is a cheerful 6-year-old who lives with leukemia. Her favorite activity is going to the zoo to observe all sorts of animals together with friends! Ida’s dearest wish is to feed the orangutans
“I wish to have a personal laptop”
Anas is a 17-year-old young man from Pakistan who was diagnosed with Hemophilia. To best prepare for his future, Anas expressed his wish for a personal laptop to continue his studies from home.
“I wish to have a bicycle”
Maricielo is a 7-year-old crafty young girl from Peru who lives with leukemia. Her favorite color is pink! When asked, Maricielo told us she wishes to have a bicycle to enjoy long rides with the family.
What Do We Do With Your Donation?
What Do We Do With Your Donation?
We use most of your donation to help our wish children to grant their one-true wish. There are many different wish types:
“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 kids’ lives
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