Wish stories

Dream day for Leeds United fan! (09/05/2013)

PRJoseph Carolan. PHOTO CREDIT Andrew Varley

Thanks to Andrew Varley for all photos Ten year old Joseph Carolan became a Leeds United fan when he was diagnosed with Leukaemia – during long hospital stays, whilst undergoing treatment, Joseph watched the Elland Road team’s games to keep him occupied. So when Make-A-Wish granted his wish to have a Leeds-themed bedroom makeover, he was thrilled! But the surprise didn’t end there… Leeds United midfielder Sam Byram...

Kostya on the case with police wish (07/05/2013)

17 year old Kostya Taylor has always dreamt of being a policeman but, sadly, after suffering a stroke last February, he will never be able to realise his dream. That wasn't going to stop us granting his wish to have a police experience, though… Kostya was...

Harry's wish keeps him on the right track... (25/04/2013)

After being diagnosed with Leukaemia in October 2012, 11 year old Harry Kemp turned to the things he loved most to distract him from his treatment – trains, cars and all things fast! So when he was offered the chance to achieve that well-known boyhood...

'Strictly' star makes Erin’s day (28/03/2013)

Diagnosed with Leukaemia when she was just one, three year old Erin from Camberley, Surrey, hasn’t had the easiest start in life. But the one thing she looked forward to during her gruelling bouts of chemotherapy was seeing her favourite dancer every week on Strictly...

Dominic’s wish to see the Northern Lights (20/03/2013)

15 year old Dominic lives with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and wished to see the Northern Lights. So we sent him to Finland and, as you can see below, his quest was successful! We sent Dominic via specialist tour operator Activities Abroad, who provided a great example of...

Snakes alive! Check out Max’s reptilian wish… (05/03/2013)

Ten year old Max has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (a muscle-wasting disease) and two years ago lost the ability to walk. He loves watching documentaries about animals, so we at Make-A-Wish were very happy to grant his wish to be a zookeeper for the day...

Nikkita takes to the air! (31/01/2013)

Five year old Nikkita from Canterbury, who’s been fighting a Wilms’ Tumour, had an unusual wish: she wanted to fly like Peter Pan! Now, where to start…? Click to watch a video of Nikkita's wish Check out more videos on...

Sylvanian Families surprise for Sophia (02/01/2013)

Eight year old Sophia, who has Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus, has always liked the Sylvanian Families range of collectable animal figures. We were delighted to be able to grant her wish for a set of her own to play with... Sophia, from Bacup in...

Brave children enjoy their winter wish – in Lapland! (21/12/2012)

Three brave children had their special Christmas wishes granted when they were whisked off to Lapland by Make-A-Wish – to meet Father Christmas! Callum (13 and from Walsall), Nathan (from Nuneaton, aged ten) and six year old Mikayla from Wantage (all fighting life-threatening conditions) were,...

Theme park thrill for Finlay (12/12/2012)

Five year old Finlay Taylor was diagnosed with Leukaemia in December last year. Make-A-Wish recently granted his wish to meet Spiderman at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort! Finlay’s Mum, Angela, kept his wish a surprise until they were on their way to LEGOLAND®. She said: “Finlay...