I wish to have a shopping spree | Jasmine
When wish kid Jasmine was in high school, she suffered what she thought was a basketball injury. The diagnosis was much more
“I want something that will last forever. I want a treehouse.” –Wish kid Lincoln
By supporting Make-A-Wish this holiday season, you can help bring joy back into a child’s life-a child like Lincoln who wished for a one-of-a-kind treehouse!
Watching 9-year-old Lincoln run, jump, play and laugh, it’s hard to believe the boy with an infectious smile underwent four years of grueling chemotherapy to treat leukemia. Lincoln always kept a positive attitude and a smile on his face.
When the community learned about Lincoln's heartfelt wish for a backyard treehouse, a local builder jumped at the opportunity to give back and make a positive impact in their community.
In September, the treehouse was coming to life, complete with a loft, crane, swing, slide, and deck. Lincoln oversaw the construction and could hardly wait to spend his first night in the treehouse with his cousins.
Lincoln’s wish brought him joy and so much more-hope for his future. His wish marked the end of his battle with leukemia and the beginning a new adventure.
Did you know 80% of wish kids go on to beat their illness and live typical healthy lives. Once in adulthood, many wish kids tell Make-A-Wish that their wish marked a turning point in their road to treatment and recovery.
Right now, more than 2,000 children in Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana are waiting for a wish. Bring joy back into a child’s life this holiday season by becoming a Wishmaker and make your gift monthly! Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure that we make every wish come true. To make your gift, learn more about the Make-A-Wish mission, and ways you can get involved in wish granting, visit wish.org/oki/holiday
Click on the photos below to watch other inspiring stories about wish kids Ava, Lance, Evelyn and Jasmine! Wishes like theirs are being granted right now in YOUR community!
I wish to have a horse | Evelyn
6-year-old Evelyn battles cystic fibrosis. Her wish for a horse brought her joy and so much more-hope for her future.
I wish to have a wheelchair accessible playset | Lance
3-year-old Lance and his sister, Jazzy, were both born with respiratory failure. Both children are immunocompromised
I wish to have a room remodel | Ava
10-year-old Ava is a fighter. Ava was born with a genetic disorder and at 6-years-old, was diagnosed with leukemia. For