Make A Wish Foundation
We grant wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions
to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
4,390 magical wishes granted.
Overview
Our Chapter exists for one purpose – to fulfill the special wishes of children from ages three through seventeen-years who have a life-threatening illness.
Our area includes the counties of Addington; Carleton; Dundas; Frontenac; Glengarry; Grenville; Hastings; Lanark; Leeds; Lennox; Prescott; Renfrew; Russell; Stormont.
"Ice Breaker" Gift Items
Each time our wish granting volunteers visit our wish children and their families, they bring small "ice breaker" gifts for the wish child and their siblings. These gifts help introduce the wish grantor to the family while preparations for their wish are underway. Our greatest need is items for teenagers (ages 12 to 17), however we need "ice breaker" gifts for children of all ages.
Your donation of the following items would be much appreciated.
* Sports Videos
* Hockey Cards
* Books on Hockey, Trains, or Trucks
* Pinball Games
* Hot Wheels
* Sudoku or Maze books
* Nail Polish (plain colours)
* Hair Elastics, Barrettes, and Accessories
* PC Computer Games e.g. sports games, The Sims
* Pencil Cases filled with school supplies
* Lego or Connects
* Beach Towels, Coolers, and other Beach Accessories
* Crayons/Markers and Activity Books for our traveling wish children
* Single-use cameras for our wish families
* Coupons for film processing
* Crowns and Wands
* Princess Gowns
* Spy Watches
* Sewing Kits
All items must be new and age-appropriate. If you can help, or would like to organize a toy drive in your workplace, please contact Dennis Elliott at (613) 234-3555 ext. 148 or dennis.elliott@makeawish.ca.