Gaming to grant wishes

Gaming to grant wishes

When the world feels dark and difficult, online gaming can be a light in the darkness; providing relief and respite in a world where anything is possible.

For children and young people living with a critical condition the world can feel like a very dark place indeed, as the joy of childhood is brought to an abrupt end with treatment plans, hospital appointments and worry taking over.

Digital gaming allows children to escape the everyday realities of their condition, bringing entertainment, connection and achievement into their lives. A growing number of our wishes are gaming focused, and we know these gaming related wishes have a hugely positive impact on improving a young person’s mental health at a time when they need it the most.

We’re asking the gaming community, developers and streamers to come together to help raise money to grant life-changing wishes. Together we have the power to light up the darkness for critically ill children.

Wish stories

See the impact of a wish for yourself right here…

Wish Granted

Lukasz

11 yrs

Renal failure

"I wish to have a VR headset"

Wish Granted

Sophie

15 yrs

Spinal muscular atrophy

"I wish to have a gaming PC"

Wish Granted

Harrison

7 yrs

Quadriplegic cerebral palsy

"I wish to have a gaming PC"

Wish Granted

Hayley

18 yrs

Tetralogy of Fallot

"I wish to have a PS5 Games Console"

Wish Granted

Harvie

7 yrs

Neurofibromatosis type 1

"I wish to have an iPad Pro"

Wish Granted

Sunil

18 yrs

Spinocerebellar ataxia type 2

"I wish to have a PS5 Games Console"

Wish Granted

Evan

14 yrs

Crohn's disease

"I wish to have a blue Alienware laptop and new games"

 

Useful resources

If you're interested in holding a fundraiser on your own channels, you'll find useful information below on how to get started, together with tips and tricks on how to make the most of your fundraising.

Discord

Join our server to get started, where our supportive community can help with any questions you may have.

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How to set up your stream

Step by step instructions on how to get yourself set up to stream.

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Frequently asked questions

If you have questions about how to get involved, you'll find the answers in our FAQs.

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Fundraising tips & tricks

Useful hints and tips to help you maximise your fundraising and stay safe.

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