Why wishes?

Because wish kids and their families deserve an opportunity to refocus on the joy of life.

More than granting a wish

Vision Statement:

If children facing critical illnesses and their families are embraced through personalized wishes, ongoing family support, and enduring community connections, then they will experience renewed hope, emotional strength, and a lasting sense of belonging – helping ensure that no child or family faces illness alone.

Core Values:

  • Compassion – We respond to the needs of children and families with empathy, kindness, and heartfelt care, honoring their individual journeys.

  • Equity – We are committed to ensuring that every child and family — regardless of background, identity, or circumstance — has equal access to personalized wishes, support, and connection.

  • Connection – We believe in the power of enduring relationships and inclusive community, creating a sense of belonging so no child or family faces illness alone.

  • Hope – We inspire and nurture hope through meaningful experiences that uplift, strengthen, and remind families they are not alone.

Learn about our Wish Programs

Wish Granting

We grant wishes to children age 3- 21 who are terminal or battling a life-threatening illness.

Beyond the Wish

We support Wish Kids and their families with community building activities, medical travel grants and our Christmas Giving Program.

After the Wish

In the heart breaking event of a Wish Kid’s passing, we provide bereavement care and financial support for funeral arrangements.

Once a wish family, always a wish family.

When any family is welcomed into the Wishing Star Program, they have access to our Beyond the Wish and After the Wish support for as long as needed. We strive to foster a community that extends long after the wish is granted.

Wish Stories

wishes granted

Chloe

Wish: Room Makeover

Chloe has a neuromuscular disease that makes going outside to play with the other kids painful and difficult. Over the years, Chloe has become …

Raylan

Wish: Personalized Gaming Space

Raylan has an incredibly positive outlook on his situation and always worked really hard to reach his goals and milestones. It has taken him some time …

Emiliano

Wish: A trip to see The Las Vegas Raiders

Emiliano and his family adventured to Las Vegas and not only got to experience a Raider’s home game, but a VIP sideline experience, the New York …

Get to know our Wish Kids past & present