I wish to give Christmas in July to children in Michigan Hospitals

Jude

17

brain tumor

Wish kid in blue shirt standing with Santa in front of toys for Christmas

Jude's wish to give back

In a world where you can be anything #BeLikeJude.

17-year-old wish kid Jude chose to pay his wish forward and bring joy to other children battling critical illnesses and he chose to bring holiday cheer to other hospitalized children. "I knew how hard it was to be in the hospital, and I just wanted to make it easier for kids going through that," says Jude.

Jude’s wish brought the magic of Christmas to kids in hospitals all over the state of Michigan, including Bronson Healthcare, where he'd been treated for cancer starting at age 15. "It's been truly amazing seeing the kids' faces being lit up with joy. It's more than I ever expected."

Santa giving high five to child at party

Make-A-Wish® Michigan is actively granting wishes to kids like Jude right now. Your donation today will bring hope to Michigan kids with critical illnesses at a time when they need it the most.