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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.
Make-A-Wish UK calls for more volunteers in Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester
Celebrities and philanthropists have been raising money for children around the UK facing critical illness.
Jacob celebrates end of cancer treatment with a super special shopping spree
DPD UK and Make-A-Wish join forces to help grant 100 wishes for children with critical illnesses
Wish stories
Take a look at just some of the amazing wishes you've helped us grant.
Wish Granted
Ella
7 yrs
Wilms' tumour
"I wish to have a makeover and take part in a fashion show"
Wish Granted
Chloe and Lucy
9 yrs
Heart condition
"We wish to go to Center Parcs and Legoland Windsor"
Wish Granted
Dylan
6 yrs
Congenital heart defect
"I wish to have a Paw Patrol party"
Wish Granted
Theo
13 yrs
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
"I wish to go to Center Parcs for a winter wonderland break"
Wish Granted
Monty
5 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to be a firefighter"
Wish Granted
Avia
7 yrs
Wilms' tumour
"I wish to be a princess"
Wish Granted
Elspeth
10 yrs
Spinal muscular atrophy
"I wish to be a fashion designer for the day"
Wish Granted
Emilka
16 yrs
End-stage renal failure
"I wish to meet the England women's football team"
Wish Granted
Laura
18 yrs
Brain tumour
"I wish to meet the England women's football team"
Wish Granted
Sevi
5 yrs
Neuroblastoma
"I wish to have a Nintendo Switch"
Wish Granted
Benedicta
16 yrs
Sickle cell disease with complications
"I wish to have a gaming laptop"
Wish Granted
Penelope
8 yrs
Rare genetic condition
"I wish to be the Queen for a day"
Wish Granted
Noah
12 yrs
Complex lung condition
"I wish to be in the army for a day"
Wish Granted
Lacey
6 yrs
Congenital heart defect
"I wish to have a unicorn-themed party"
Wish Granted
Kate
9 yrs
Complex severe cystic fibrosis
"I wish to meet and train with my gymnastics idol"
Wish Granted
Dulcie
7 yrs
Neuroblastoma
"I wish to be a VIP and walk the red carpet with paparazzi"
Wish Granted
Izzy
18 yrs
B cell lymphoma
"I wish to spend the day with a ballet company"
Wish Granted
Julia
6 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to to go Lapland UK"
Wish Granted
Alice
7 yrs
Cancer
"I wish to go to Lapland"
Wish Granted
Jack
10 yrs
Hurler's syndrome
"I wish to go to Lapland"
Wish Granted
Lincoln
7 yrs
Osteogenesis imperfecta
"A Disney Wish"
Wish Granted
James
5 yrs
Blood disorder
"I wish to go to Lapland"
Wish Granted
Ryleigh
6 yrs
Brain tumours
"I wish to have a Disney themed party with my family and friends"
Wish Granted
Marco
18 yrs
Crohn's disease
"I wish to fly in a Spitfire"
Wish Granted
Lila
6 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to go on a holiday to Cornwall"
Wish Granted
George
5 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to go to a dirt bike championship and meet the riders"
Wish Granted
Harry
7 yrs
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
"I wish to search for the Loch Ness Monster"
Wish Granted
Oliver
18 yrs
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
"I wish to go to an Elton John concert"
Wish Granted
Ben
18 yrs
Testicular cancer
"I wish to have a Playstation 5"
Wish Granted
Cameron
11 yrs
Tetralogy of Fallot
"I wish to meet and game with YouTuber, SB737"
Wish Granted
Connor
12 yrs
End-stage renal failure
"I wish to meet DanTDM"
Wish Granted
Joshua
9 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to have a jungle themed bedroom"
Wish Granted
Charlotte
6 yrs
Heart defect
"To go on holiday to Center Parcs"
Wish Granted
Oliver
3 yrs
Neurodevelopmental disorder
"To have a spa pool"
Wish Granted
Zachariah
8 yrs
Neurological condition
"I wish to have a Delta Delichon Buggy"
Wish Granted
Abbie
12 yrs
Osteosarcoma
"I wish to meet Tilly Ramsay and cook a meal with her to enjoy together"
Wish Granted
Amber
10 yrs
Large cell lymphoma
"I wish to go to the London Horse Show"
Wish Granted
Kieran
12 yrs
Neurological condition
"I wish to be a Transformers designer and make an actual figure"
Wish Granted
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.