Lacey's mum never thought a birthday party was possible for Lacey.
We changed that. Right now, more children are waiting for a birthday wish like Lacey’s. With your help, they can enjoy a day filled with laughter, friends, and fun - just like any child should.
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.
Volunteer with us
Even just 30 minutes a week of your time will have a profound impact on our ability to grant wishes sooner.
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 2025.
Fundraise for us
Find out how you can get involved in fundraising opportunities within in your local community.
News & stories
Catch up on the latest news and happenings.
Make-A-Wish UK is excited to announce Sachin Jogia as our new Chair of Trustees!
More critically ill children to receive life-changing wishes thanks to players of the Postcode Lottery
Footballer Mason Mount turns manager as he funds game-changing experience for team of 11 children with critical illness.
Four world records broken in remarkable 24-hour “walk on water” challenge for Make-A-Wish UK
Wish stories
Take a look at just some of the amazing wishes you've helped us grant.
Wish Granted
Demi
3 yrs
Lymphoblastic leukaemia
"I wish to to go on a princess shopping spree"
Wish Granted
Sumaiya
16 yrs
Panthothenate Kinase-associate Neurodegeneration (PKAN)
"I wish to have a party"
Wish Granted
Faith
15 yrs
Acute and chronic leukaemia (with chemotherapy)
"I wish to go on a Disney theatre trip to see The Lion King"
Wish Granted
Charlie
6 yrs
Brain tumour
"I wish to be a magician"
Wish Granted
Kaiden
7 yrs
Severe epilepsy
"I wish to go to Lapland UK"
Wish Granted
Jaxen
8 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to go on a shopping spree"
Wish Granted
Liam
9 yrs
Neuroblastoma
"To have a National Geographic experience"
Wish Granted
Elliott
8 yrs
Molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD)
"I wish to be a fireman"
Wish Granted
Lassyhani
9 yrs
Acute and chronic leukaemia (with chemotherapy)
"I wish to have art lessons"
Wish Granted
Destiny
13 yrs
Bronchiectasis
"I wish to meet Martin Clunes"
Wish Granted
Zara
12 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to go to Lapland"
Wish Granted
Charlie
8 yrs
Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy, Other Neurology
"I wish to meet the CBeebies House presenters"
Wish Granted
Amelia
13 yrs
Auto-inflammatory syndrome
"I wish to go to the Pokémon Championships"
Wish Granted
Mert
12 yrs
Eisenmenger syndrome
"I wish to go to the Aardman Animation Studios in Bristol"
Wish Granted
Rudy
8 yrs
Brain tumour
"I wish to be a spy for the day"
Wish Granted
Freddie
12 yrs
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
"I wish to meet Ali-A"
Wish Granted
Ella
7 yrs
Wilms' tumour
"I wish to have a makeover and take part in a fashion show"
Wish Granted
Matilda
5 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to be a princess"
Wish Granted
Audrina
10 yrs
Neuroblastoma
"I wish to be a Scientist; I want to research into diseases like cancer and find cures!"
Wish Granted
Millie-B
12 yrs
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
"I wish to have a VR2 PlayStation 5 headset with games"
Wish Granted
Teri-Rose
13 yrs
Cystic fibrosis
"I wish to have my book, "The Mad Cat Lady" published"
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
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.