Make-A-Wish® America

Wish kid Joanna sitting on a bench in a park in New York City with stuffed animals designed to look like her imaginary friends

I wish to go to New York City to meet my imaginary friends

Joanna, 4

respiratory disorder

This summer, wish kids need you. Give the gift of a life-changing wish.

302

wishes were granted last week because of donors like you

99%

of doctors say wishes help relieve a family from traumatic stress

87%

of alumni say their wish was a turning point in their treatment

I wish to have a puppy

Nyla

7

leukemia

Wish kid Nya holding puppy

A spark of hope can change everything.

Research shows that wishes have proven physical and emotional benefits that can give a child better health outcomes and increase their chances for survival.