Welcome to Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK
Make-A-Wish grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses.
At any given time, over 20,000 children in the UK are living with life-threatening conditions. In 2010, around 1,000 children will turn to us to have their special wish granted.
"It's only when you find yourself in this heartbreaking situation that you really appreciate HOW precious these trips are, both to the children and to the parents. It's not just the cost of it, it's the organisation of it all, and to have both these elements covered by someone else removes so much stress and makes the whole thing such a pleasure."
Make-A-Wish grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses
News
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A wishgranting legacy
A long-standing supporter books her place in the future of Make-A-Wish – but more still needed to help grant wishes...
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Make-A-Wish targets movers and shakers!
We’ve teamed up with leading London removals specialists Yellow Moves...
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Jenson battles illness to complete triathlon
Jenson gets on his bike to fundraise for us...
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Second record month in a row for wishes!
Number of wishes granted in July even higher...
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Ali swims the channel for Make-A-Wish!
A heart-warming follow-up to a recent story...
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Who’s our new Patron?
Read on to find out which irrepressible children’s TV personality is the latest Patron of Make-A-Wish...
Wishes
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Trampolinist meets his heroes from Cirque du Soleil
A teenaged trampolinist from Alkham in Dover has had his wish granted to meet his heroes at Cirque du Soleil.
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Can we fix it? Yes we can!
A brave Bristol boy who underwent major surgery has been given a special bedroom makeover by Make-A-Wish...
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Joanne’s special day in The Sun
“Thank you to everyone for making me feel so great – I won’t forget it.” That was Joanne’s reaction after her makeover wish was granted. Read on for more details...
Events
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Great Scottish Run, Glasgow 5 September 2010
The 2010 Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run is now open for entries and you and your family can be part of it.
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Hans Sloane Chocolate Ball, Killyleagh Castle, Northern Ireland 25 September 2010
A chocolate-themed Ball raising money for magical wishes...
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British Gas Great Salford Swim, Manchester, 26 September 2010
Take part in a one-mile outdoor swim and raise money for Make-A-Wish