Make-A-Wish has the unique ability to transform a child and family’s life during some of their most difficult times. When a child is battling a critical illness, so much of normal childhood is taken away from them. A wish is something that gives kids the opportunity to look outside their illness — it restores a sense of childhood back to the child and normalcy back to the family.

It helps kids re-engage their imagination and be in control of something wonderful at a time when they might not have much say over what is happening to them.It gives them something amazing to look forward to, dream about and fight for.

As you begin your wish journey, we hope you’ll take a moment to watch the welcome video below where wish parents, just like you, share their experiences to help you better understand the power of Make-A-Wish.