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For children with critical illnesses
Over 60,000 children in the UK have been diagnosed with a critical condition, changing their lives and the lives of their families forever. For them, the joy of childhood is brought to an abrupt end, with treatment plans, hospital visits and sleepless nights taking over.
A wish revives a childhood stolen by critical illness. It brings light and joy to children and their loved ones and leaves a profound and lasting impact on all their lives.
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 2023.
Join your community
Find out how you can get involved in granting wishes in your local community - from fundraising to volunteering and more.
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.
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Wish stories
Take a look at just some of the amazing wishes you've helped us grant.
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
Oliver
5 yrs
Wilms' tumour
"I wish to have a Nintendo Switch"
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
Finley
3 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to meet all my favourite characters and have them come visit me at home"
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
Adil
8 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to have a party"
Wish Granted
Kieran
12 yrs
Neurological condition
"I wish to be a Transformers designer and make an actual figure"
Wish Granted
Tíernan
6 yrs
Kidney failure
"I wish to go to Lapland"
Wish Granted
Lewis
11 yrs
Chromosome disorder
"A Disney wish"
Wish Granted
Hattie
16 yrs
Bowel condition
"I wish to have a London shopping spree"
Wish Granted
Elsie
17 yrs
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
"I wish to go to London's Comic Con and be a VIP"
Wish Granted
Fraser
6 yrs
Leukaemia
"A Disney Wish"
Wish Granted
Sienna
12 yrs
Hurler's syndrome
"I wish to be a fashion designer"
Wish Granted
Lennon
6 yrs
Mowat-Wilson syndrome
"I wish to go to Camp Bestival"
Wish Granted
Clark
8 yrs
Retinoblastoma
"I wish to meet comic author, Jamie Smart"
Wish Granted
Aiden
7 yrs
Leukaemia
"I wish to have a gaming PC"
Wish Granted
Angel
14 yrs
Congenital birth defects
"I wish to have a VIP experience at The Shard"
Wish Granted
George
8 yrs
Ebstein’s anomaly
"I wish to be a Ghostbuster"
Wish Granted
Alfie
14 yrs
Rare genetic condition
"I wish to have a party with an indie rock band and animals"
Wish Granted
Aaron
6 yrs
Brain tumour
"I wish to have a cabin bed so I can reach the stars"
Wish Granted
Abi
12 yrs
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
"I wish to have a shopping spree in Chester"
Wish Granted
Amber
12 yrs
Batten disease
"I wish to be a princess in my own castle"
Wish Granted
Chloe
16 yrs
Dyskeratosis congenita
"I wish to go to the James Bond premiere in London"
Wish Granted
Zakk
7 yrs
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
"I wish to have a PS5 Games Console"
Wish Granted
Eloise
14 yrs
DiGeorge Syndrome
"I wish to have a Mr Men themed birthday party"
Wish Granted
Darshan
14 yrs
Brain tumour
"I wish to have home gym equipment"
Wish Granted
James
16 yrs
Ewing sarcoma
"I wish to have my drawings published in a comic series"
Other useful information
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.
Volunteer with us
From cheerers to Wish Makers, we couldn't do what we do without our amazing volunteers.
What we do
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.