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.

A group of children and adults gather in a colorful room decorated with wall art and drawings. Two women in the center greet each other warmly, while others watch and interact around them.

I wish to have a long beautiful dress with a purse

10-year-old Farhiya has endured more than most children her age. Diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, a type of kidney cancer, her world shifted dramatically-from school and play to hospital visits and treatments.

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A smiling boy in a wheelchair is surrounded by friends outdoors. One friend has an arm around his shoulders, and others stand nearby, all appearing happy and engaged with each other.

I wish to have a special bike

Paolo and his family are an inspiring example of life. They have managed to conquer a normalcy full of love and hope, despite the complexities of their daily lives. Some time ago, Laura, Paolo’s mom, contacted us looking for support in dealing with the challenges their family experiences every day.

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A young child with light brown hair, wearing a white shirt, stands indoors holding a green toy dinosaur and looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

I wish to go to a dinosaur park

João Artur is a charming young boy with a passion for dinosaurs and a smile that lights up every room. He lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness. Despite the challenges it brings, João continues to spread joy and curiosity wherever he goes.

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A young girl with long red hair, wearing a white lab coat and a colorful lanyard, smiles softly while standing against a light-colored wall, reflecting Audrinas wish to be a scientist.

I wish to be a scientist

When nine-year-old Audrina from Derby grows up, she wants to find a cure for diseases and cancers like the neuroblastoma that she was diagnosed with. Her wish to be a scientist and examine an array of cells gave her valuable insight into that future and a career as an immunologist.

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A child in a wheelchair, dressed as a doctor with a stethoscope and blue cap, holds a clipboard labeled BED 23 while an adult in scrubs points at it. Another adult in a white coat stands nearby.

I wish to be a doctor

At just five years old, the lively and cheerful Arsyla suddenly developed a fever and weakness in her legs. Her parents rushed her to the nearest hospital, where the doctor immediately referred her to a specialised cancer hospital, and Arsyla was diagnosed with leukemia.

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Two people ride a bike on a paved path through a park. The adult in front wears a helmet and black jacket, while the smiling child at the back wears a blue helmet and pink sweater, sitting comfortably. Green grass and trees are visible.

I wish to have a Cargo bike

I wish to have.. Meet Oliwia, an inspiring 15-year-old girl living in Dublin. Oliwia lives with epilepsy and Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can affect brain development and function. When Make-A-Wish met Oliwia and her parents, we discovered her love for the outdoors. One of her favourite pastimes is going on long cycles surrounded by nature.

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Two people smiling on a bed. One is an adult with curly hair wearing a white Hustle Every shirt. The other is a child in a blue Make-A-Wish shirt and cap, with their arms around each other.

I wish to meet my favourite singer

One of Make-A-Wish Sri Lanka’s first wish children following their launch in 2025 was Rasindu. Rasindu has been through intensive treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Through it all, one thing brought him comfort—listening to his favourite singer, Amisha Minol.

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A smiling young boy in a cowboy hat and blue Make-A-Wish t-shirt rides a brown horse inside a covered arena with natural light streaming in the background.

I wish to be a cowboy

By age 7, João was constantly unwell and his parents were getting worried. After many tests, he was diagnosed with cancer. He went into remission after chemotherapy, but sadly, the cancer returned. Now, João awaits a bone marrow transplant.

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A smiling child wearing a unicorn headband and white outfit holds a pink rope attached to a tan horse also adorned with a unicorn horn headpiece, standing together in an outdoor arena under a blue sky.

I wish to have a tablet to watch unicorn cartoons

Jennifer is a cheerful and brave little girl. While undergoing treatment for cancer and spending long periods away from her friends, she found comfort in watching cartoons especially ones featuring unicorns!

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