Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 years who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.
Because hospital visits are not fun, because medication is yucky, because being sick sometimes hurts, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota wants to be there for each child, no matter the situation, to help brighten a difficult journey with moments of joy, surprise and laughter that create special life-long memories. Life is not measured in years, but in memories!
Having witnessed the enrichment a wish provides over and over again, we strive to make every wish exceed the child’s wildest dreams!
It only takes hearing a few experiences from doctors, social workers, parents, and grandparents who tell us stories about how the positive influence of the wish granting experience brings hope, strength and joy to these young patients and takes them into a healthy, peaceful setting where they can restore and recuperate. These children deserve the hope and joy that only a wish can provide.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wishes
Meet some of the brave and inspiring wish kids!
"I wish to go to Japan!" [Read Alan's story] [Read more stories]
"I wish to be a shark biologist!" [Read David's story] [Read more stories]
"I wish to meet Ellen DeGeneres" [Read Alycia's story] [Read more stories]
"I wish to have a Dora the Explorer Birthday Party!" [Read Jailin's story] [Read more stories]
Make-A-Wish has been such a gift to our family. We could never afford a trip like this for our entire family. We are so blessed to know Ann can experience a trip of a lifetime! The generosity of the donors will change our lives forever. Thanks so much Make-A-Wish!
-Jane Haering, Ann’s mom
