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.
3,929 magical wishes granted.

Catherine's Wish
In spring 2008, Catherine and her social worker made their initial call to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. They weren’t divulging any personal information before they had confirmation that it was feasible to have her greatest... (more)
April's Wish
To meet Dora the Explorer Shortly before the holidays we received an urgent call from Montreal Children’s Hospital. April, age 15, who had been battling medulloblastoma (a malignant brain tumour) since the age of 3, had... (more)
Britney's Wish
I wish to meet…. Tony Stewart. Britney is a spunky 5-year old from Bannon, New Brunswick. While recuperating from her heart transplant last year, Britney started watching the NASCAR races and cheered on Tony Stewart. Her... (more)
Caroline's Wish Story
Attended Grammy Awards in Feb 2008 “Because I love music”, says a beaming Caroline, 16, when asked why she chose her particular wish. Just a few months earlier, away at a camp for visually impaired children,... (more)
Jennifer Walks the Red Carpet
As told by wish child, Jennifer MacDonald. “February 8th was the day my life changed. I was snowboarding during a school ski trip when I fell and hit my head of the ice. I had a minor concussion and spent a few hours in... (more)
Michael's Wish
Just a quick update. Today was the day Michael got to meet Tony Stewart one on one...it was great...Tony was great...Michael was great...it was really a one of a kind amazing experience. Just before Tony was available, Jeff... (more)
Samuel's Wish
A day at the Bell Centre Samuel’s wish began on Sunday, February 4, 2007 when he and his family checked into the Hyatt Regency Hotel to a room that had been completely decorated by their wish granting volunteers with... (more)
Stu's Wish
Stuart (Stu) is a 7-year-old true blue Toronto Maple Leafs fan. His wish was to see the Leafs play on home ice and meet some of his favourite players. Thanks to the generosity of the Princiotta Group, Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario... (more)
Thuy's Wish
Thuy is an intelligent and very witty young woman who has been in intense physical and cognitive therapy for the past two years after a stroke from an aneurysm left her paralyzed. During her long hospitalization, Thuy along, with... (more)