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Every child deserves to wish
For more than a life defined by illness
Right now over 134,000 children in the UK are eligible for a wish because they are dealing with the grueling daily reality of life with a critical illness. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness.
Critical illness brings a child’s joy to an abrupt end but Make-A-Wish UK is part of a global movement that grants life-changing wishes that have the power to turn tears into cheers, rescuing the magic of childhood even in their toughest times and providing a lifeline for families to spend precious time together.
How you can help
Donate today
Whether it's a single donation or a regular gift, your donation will help revive a childhood stolen by critical illness.
Find a challenge
Do you want to get fit, push yourself to try something new, or simply have fun? Take on a challenge for Make-A-Wish in 2024.
Fundraise for us
Find out how you can get involved in fundraising opportunities within in your local community.
Volunteer with us
Even just 30 minutes a week of your time will have a profound impact on our ability to grant wishes sooner.
News & stories
Catch up on the latest news and happenings.
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Wish stories
Take a look at just some of the amazing wishes you've helped us grant.
Monty
5 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to be a firefighter"
Avia
7 yrs
Wilms' tumour
"I wish to be a princess"
Elspeth
10 yrs
Spinal muscular atrophy
"I wish to be a fashion designer for the day"
Emilka
16 yrs
End-stage renal failure
"I wish to meet the England women's football team"
Laura
18 yrs
Brain tumour
"I wish to meet the England women's football team"
Sevi
5 yrs
Neuroblastoma
"I wish to have a Nintendo Switch"
Benedicta
16 yrs
Sickle cell disease with complications
"I wish to have a gaming laptop"
Penelope
8 yrs
Rare genetic condition
"I wish to be the Queen for a day"
Noah
12 yrs
Complex lung condition
"I wish to be in the army for a day"
Lacey
6 yrs
Congenital heart defect
"I wish to have a unicorn-themed party"
Kate
9 yrs
Complex severe cystic fibrosis
"I wish to meet and train with my gymnastics idol"
Dulcie
7 yrs
Neuroblastoma
"I wish to be a VIP and walk the red carpet with paparazzi"
Izzy
18 yrs
B cell lymphoma
"I wish to spend the day with a ballet company"
Julia
6 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to to go Lapland UK"
Alice
7 yrs
Cancer
"I wish to go to Lapland"
Jack
10 yrs
Hurler's syndrome
"I wish to go to Lapland"
Lincoln
7 yrs
Osteogenesis imperfecta
"A Disney Wish"
James
5 yrs
Blood disorder
"I wish to go to Lapland"
Ryleigh
6 yrs
Brain tumours
"I wish to have a Disney themed party with my family and friends"
Marco
18 yrs
Crohn's disease
"I wish to fly in a Spitfire"
Lila
6 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to go on a holiday to Cornwall"
George
5 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to go to a dirt bike championship and meet the riders"
Harry
7 yrs
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
"I wish to search for the Loch Ness Monster"
Oliver
18 yrs
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
"I wish to go to an Elton John concert"
Ben
18 yrs
Testicular cancer
"I wish to have a Playstation 5"
Cameron
11 yrs
Tetralogy of Fallot
"I wish to meet and game with YouTuber, SB737"
Connor
12 yrs
End-stage renal failure
"I wish to meet DanTDM"
Joshua
9 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to have a jungle themed bedroom"
Charlotte
6 yrs
Heart defect
"To go on holiday to Center Parcs"
Oliver
3 yrs
Neurodevelopmental disorder
"To have a spa pool"
Zachariah
8 yrs
Neurological condition
"I wish to have a Delta Delichon Buggy"
Abbie
12 yrs
Osteosarcoma
"I wish to meet Tilly Ramsay and cook a meal with her to enjoy together"
Amber
10 yrs
Large cell lymphoma
"I wish to go to the London Horse Show"
Kieran
12 yrs
Neurological condition
"I wish to be a Transformers designer and make an actual figure"
Lewis
11 yrs
Chromosome disorder
"A Disney wish"
Other useful information
Give a gift in kind
Become a part of the wish journey by donating goods, skills or services and help grant life-changing wishes to more children.
Get involved
From capturing wishes to running a marathon, there are lots of ways you can be a part of granting wishes.
Apply for a wish
Find out everything you need to know about referring a child for a wish with Make-A-Wish.
What we do
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.