Make-A-Wish^® Illinois

Our staff is working hard to assign volunteers to help guide you as you discover your wish. 

While you wait for an introduction to these amazing people, please think about what you would like your wish to be. Have questions? Ask them! Have ideas? Tell us! We cannot wait to hear what would make YOU the happiest.

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Looking for inspiration for your wish? Scroll down for some different ideas!

Do you dream of saving the city, being a YouTuber, or becoming a doctor? The possibilities are endless of what you can be.

There are so many possibilities for these types of wishes! A fluffy puppy, a heart-themed bedroom, a LEGO shopping spree, and a gaming computer setup are all examples of recently granted wishes.

Is there a place you would love to go to? Maybe it’s somewhere you have never been. Maybe it’s somewhere you cannot wait to go back to. We would love to help you get there!

_{*Currently Make-A-Wish chapters, including Make-A-Wish Illinois, are not granting wishes involving international travel outside of North America. This travel policy is reviewed periodically. Children must be at least five (5) years old to travel to Hawaii and seven (7) years old to travel internationally, if travel is medically approved. Your wish coordinator can advise you on the current travel wish options and most up-to-date wish travel policy.}

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet someone or something specific? Maybe it’s your favorite actor, character, chef, or animal. Tell us who or what, and take a look at some additional ideas below:

Maybe you want to share your wish with others. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, an “I wish to give…” wish could be best for you. Some ways you could “wish it forward” are below:

Tell us more about your perfect wish in the activity pages of your Wish Journey Booklet.

• Wish Journey Booklet - English
• Mi Camino de Deseo - En Español

Have you shared your wish ideas with your volunteer(s) or wish coordinator?

Please share your ideas with your wish granting volunteer(s) and/or Make-A-Wish Illinois staff member. We ask that you come up with more than one wish idea, so let the brainstorming begin! If you do not know who to contact to share your wish ideas with, reach out to a wish manager for assistance.

NEXT STEP:  Wish Creation.

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