Granting wishes for children is a truly magical experience. I feel so privileged to be part of the process and am lucky enough to have been involved in some amazing wishes. Sometimes it can be a simple wish, for example to own a laptop or TV; other times children have more unusual wishes, to be a princess for a day and have tea in a castle. Whatever the wish, being involved in the planning of the wish and then seeing the children's faces light up on their wish day, really leaves you speechless.

A massive thank you to everyone who helps Make-A-Wish grant these magical wishes - volunteers, companies, individuals - all those fantastic people who make the impossible possible.

If you would like to talk to Francesca please see her contact details listed above.