Pediatric Partners: How every wish begins with a referrral
Did You Know
Every 25 seconds, a child becomes eligible for a wish somewhere in the world.
9 out of 10 wish kids say their wish made them more joyful, confident and hopeful for their future.
Nearly 20,000 volunteers across the U.S. and its territories help us grant thousands of wishes each year.
9 out of 10 of doctors say a wish had a positive impact on a child’s physical well being and quality of life.
Meet our Pediatric Partners
Dr. Diana Hu, Pediatrician
For more than four decades, Dr. Diana Hu has dedicated her career to caring for children on the Navajo Nation.
Kristen McElliott, Nurse Practitioner
Over the years, Kristen has been part of more than 100 wish referrals, going above and beyond for wish kids.
Wishes are good medicine. It gives a new sense of laughter and joy that takes care of the inner child, not just the diagnosis.
Kristen McElliott, Nurse