“My patients talk about their wish years later, and it always a reminder of what they endured and accomplished. Many patients often save their wish at the end of therapy. This is a reward of sorts and helps them push through. In other situations, it's a break and escape from their illness and rejuvenates their spirit. I'm as fortunate to witness their joy as they are to experience their wish.”
- Dr. Sonia Partap, Neuro-Oncology, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

“I know that when children and teens are going through serious medical struggles, they need to have some positivity to help get them through the difficult times. I know that receiving a wish doesn’t just help them emotionally, but it helps them physically as well. The power of a wish is an incredible thing, and I feel blessed to get to be a tiny part of the process!”
- Cammie Woodward, Social Worker, Kaiser Permanente Roseville

“Make-A-Wish is so important because our kids don’t get a lot of control. They don’t get to choose to go through treatment, they don’t get to choose what kind of cancer they have. I’ve seen kids get treatment on their birthdays and miss special family events. This is an opportunity to give kids a little bit of control, a little something of their own.”
- Kendall Conn, Nurse, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford

“Wishes allow families this time of positivity and immunity from all the tough things they are going through and give them a chance to move forward. We are always trying to create good and positivity in times when things can be really bad. That’s what Make-A-Wish is all about.”
- Dr. Paul Fisher, Chief, Division of Child Neurology, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford

“I think that all medical professionals who work with ill children should be aware of Make-A-Wish. It should be a known tool that any medical professional could use to connect a qualifying family to a life-changing experience.”
- Wendy Celaya, Child Life Specialist, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara

“For kids battling critical illnesses, their wish gives them something to look forward to, and provides the opportunity for staff and families to celebrate the kids for being resilient, brave, and so special. I truly believe our patients’ wishes improve their quality of life and also the lives of their siblings and parents/caregivers.”
- Kyle Amsler, Child Life Coordinator and a Certified Child Life Specialist, George Mark Children’s House