You have the power to light up the darkness
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.
Donate today
Whether it's a single donation or a regular gift, your donation will help revive a childhood stolen by critical illness.
Get involved
From capturing wishes to running a marathon, there are lots of ways you can be a part of granting life-changing wishes.
What we do
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing 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
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
Epstein’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"
News & stories
Catch up on the latest news and happenings.
Use the power of gaming to grant wishes this July.
Who you gonna call? George, that's who!
From #WishHero to Wish Dad: Simon's story.
‘Critically ill children have been waiting long enough’
Other useful information
Find an event
Looking for your next fundraising challenge? Check out our events calendar.
Apply for a wish
Find out everything you need to know about referring a child for a wish with Make-A-Wish.
Volunteer for Make-A-Wish
From cheerers to Wish Makers, we couldn't do what we do without our amazing volunteers.