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.
Last year, the gaming community came together with one goal - to grant 100 life-changing wishes - and we're overjoyed to say you smashed the original target of £200,000, raising a massive £295,000!
This year, we took it to the next level
July saw the culmination of the Wish 200 Week campaign, where we ambitiously set out to double last year's target and raise enough money to help grant 200 wishes.
You didn't disappoint, with the gaming community once again uniting to raise an incredible £402,000!
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
Discord
Join our server to get started, where our supportive community can help with any questions you may have.
How to set up your stream
Step by step instructions on how to get yourself set up to stream.
Frequently asked questions
If you have questions about how to get involved, you'll find the answers in our FAQs.
Fundraising tips & tricks
Useful hints and tips to help you maximise your fundraising and stay safe.