FAQ
How to Refer your Child
How do I know if my child qualifies to be a wish kid?
- If they haven't got their wish granted by another oranization.
- If they have a critical illness, or a health problem that puts their life in danger.
- If they are over 2 1/2 and younger than 18.
How do I refer my child?
- You can submit an online referral or the referral inquiry form can be shared with the parents.
- Refer A Child!
General
What Is Make a Wish?
- Make a Wish is a 501 non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children aged 2-18 with critical or life threatening health problems.
What is the belief and mission of Make a Wish?
- The belief is that a wish experience can be a game-changer for a child with critical illness.
- The mission is that together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
How has Make a Wish helped the families involved?
- Around 87% of alumni say that their wish was the turning part of their treatment.
- Around 99% of doctors say that the wishes have helped relieve the families from traumatic stress.
How has make a wish helped the children involved?
- There is research that shows that the wishes have given the children the strength to fight against or even overcome critical illesses.
- The wishes have helped the children regain hope and uplifted spirits.
What are some of the Wish stories?
Donations
How can I donate to Make a Wish?
- You can donate through a direct money donation, but you can donate in many other ways as well.
What other ways can I donate to Make a Wish?
- Create a fundraiser
- Donate your air miles
- A tax-deuctible charitable vehicle donation
- Donate hotel loyalty points
- Donate through some of your favorite brands and places.
- Donate goods
- Donate stock
- Planned giving
- Learn More!
What are some fundraisers they provide?
- Walk for Wishes
- Become a Wish Hero
- School and Youth Fundraising
- The Trailblaze Challenge
- Learn More!