Alex's Wish

On my wish day when I woke up my mom told me that it wasn’t going to be my wish day but she was tricking me. She told me that we were only going to eat at Red Lobster. When we got downstairs there was a limo outside and... (more)

IKEA creates studio for Make-A-Wish teen

Retailer, foundation transform attic into art-school substitute for Sofia Nielsen, 18 By Michelle Hopkins, Special To The Vancouver Sun May 7, 2010 I was skeptical at first when I was told I could have anything I... (more)

Alacin's Wish

Fourteen-year-old Alacin F. of Lunenberg, Massachusetts is an imaginative, outgoing, and curious young woman. Despite the challenges posed by her cancer treatments for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Alacin remains a very active and... (more)

Alisha's Wish

“I wish to have a Shopping Spree at Best Buy” The white limousine pulled up to the doors at Best Buy in St. Catharines, Jules the Limousine driver of Central Taxi & Limo, opened the door & the red carpet... (more)

Amoss' Wish

Amoss is a beautiful young woman who’s ambition is to further her studies to become a nurse. Having been in the hospital many times because of sickle cell anemia, nursing compels her. She hopes to make a difference in a sick... (more)

Andy's Wish

A trip to church earlier this year, when Andy was only 7-years-old, changed his life when he saw a piano performance and heard the accompanying choir. “I want to be a pianist,” he told his mother when the music... (more)

Ben's Wish Story

When Make-A-Wish asked 14 year old Wish Child Ben what his greatest wish was, Ben replied “I want a boy’s night out with my best friend and my dad to watch Ghost Rider!” Ben has been suffering from liver and... (more)

Cale's Wish

In October, we received an urgent call from Alberta Children’s Hospital; 6-year old wish child Cale, who has been battling Menkes since birth, had taken a turn for the worse. When asked what Cale’s wish would be there... (more)

Cassandra's Wish

Dear Make-A-Wish: Cassandra’s approach to life is basic. She is an eleven year old who is happiest when around family or her school mates. She finds joy in the laughter and engaging conversations of those around. This is... (more)

Cassandra's Wish

A HUGE thank you to Morrison Homes and all their suppliers for helping to make Cassandra’s Wish come true. A beautiful 150 square foot Playhouse was built in the families backyard for Cassandra to enjoy all year. The... (more)

Christopher's Wish

A SPA! In early August, we received an urgent call from Montreal Children’s Hospital. 16-year old Wish Child Christopher, who has been battling Rhabdomyosarcoma for the past two years, had taken a turn for the worse.... (more)

Christopher's Wish

Wish child Christopher is battling Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. Christopher wished for an entertainment centre so that he could spend time with his family enjoying it! Although he knew his wish was to be granted,... (more)

Curtis' Wish

Sixteen-year old Curtis knew from the get-go his true wish was for a new gaming computer. Curtis eagerly went to work on his wish list… detailing every computer function and accessory that would make his computer... (more)

Danny's Wish

Danny is a 12 year who lives with his parents in Hawkesbury. He is very active and playful but his illness makes it difficult for him to go out and about. His sole wish was to get a new scooter. This would enable him to go around... (more)

Dustin's Wish

“I wish to have a shopping spree at Home Depot” On March 7, 2009 a 17-year old Brantford boy had his wish come true, a shopping spree at Home Depot. Dusty and his family were picked up from their home in a... (more)

Eliel & Josias' Wish

Eliel & Josias are energetic 14 and 16-year-old teen-age boys who live in Kingston with their older brother and parents. Both boys have cystic fibrosis and both were offered a wish through Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario.... (more)

Emily's Wish

Emily is a cheerful and busy three year old girl.  Emily has multiple health issues, including Down's Syndrome, pulmonary hypertension and in the future will require a liver and lung transplant.  When the wish grantors... (more)

Gabriel’s Wish

Gabriel suffers from Burkitt lymphoma and spent his 12th birthday away from his loved ones in isolation at the hospital. Just one year later and he has experienced such a positive change. In fact, on his 13th birthday, he arrived... (more)

Isabelle's Wish

During the Fall of 2008 Isabelle, 8 years old, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease which is a form of cancer in her lymph nodes. She has undergone harsh treatments to help rid her body of this disease and she still smiles.... (more)

Jay's Wish

Team Depot Makes Jay's Wish A Reality At only two years old, Jay was diagnosed with liver cancer and given a 10 percent chance of survival. After enduring treatment and surgery, Jay is now cancer-free. Jay had been dreaming... (more)

Jayce's Wish

On March 10th, 2008 Jayce was granted his wish, and was it, much more than he had dreamed it could be! His wish was to get a huge family entertainment centre with all the new gaming systems. Jayce has t-cell leukemia and is still... (more)

Jesse's Wish

I wish… to see the Toronto Maple Leafs play and to meet Mats Sundin. Jesse is a 17 year old boy who is crazy about the Toronto Maple Leafs! He knows the names of all the players and can recite the statistics (number of... (more)

Jon's Wish

Dear Make-A-Wish ® Southern Alberta, Thank you for coming out and fulfilling my wish. It was one of the most exciting days of my life! The room is looking great and, like my parents thought; I am in it almost all the time... (more)

Kevin's Wish

Eighteen year old Kevin has a love for electronics so when he wished for a laptop he was very surprised to find the wish didn’t end there…. The laptop was delivered to his house by two of our wishgranters along with... (more)

Krystian's Wish

Thanks to Sony of Canada Ltd., Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario was able to deliver a wonderful Sony Vaio laptop, printer, DVD movies, music CD’s, games, an MP3 player and a desk and chair to the now happiest 11 year old ever!... (more)

Leandra's Wish

This brave little seven-year-old girl faces a number of challenges on a daily basis… but you will never hear about that from Leandra! She always has a smile on her face, and often it is she who gets her family through rough... (more)

Manga's Wish

Dear Make-A-Wish and SONY of Canada Ltd. What to wish for when you’re only 4. Manga is a huge Diego fan and what better way than to watch the TV show on a big screen TV. Arrangements were made and in no time at all,... (more)

Marilou's Wish

Marilou’s Jungle Gym! Marilou is five years old and despite her disease, she is a source of inspiration for the people who surround her. Her smile is contagious, her eyes full of wonder as she looks at those who love... (more)

Matt's Wish

I wish to have…my car overhauled Thank You. Those two little words are totally inadequate to describe our gratitude for what has been done for Matt. After I tell you about Matt’s journey I think you will realize... (more)

Matthew's Wish

Matthew has severe Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy, which affects his muscle control making him unable to move fine motor muscles, speak and swallow landing him in hospital many times with chest infections. He also has a... (more)

Matthew's playground wish

Matthew was born prematurely with many respiratory issues and required a tracheostomy tube at 4 months of age. He spent 18 months in hospital before there were Home Care nurses to watch him at night. He was on a ventilator for... (more)

Myles' wish

HipHopCanada recently partnered with C4 Entertainment and the Make-A-Wish ® Quebec Foundation. Myles, a 16 years old “wish” teenager, hoped to record and release a song. Here is his story: I’ve always... (more)

Rachel’s Butterfly Garden Wish

“Let me tell you about eye cancer, one minute you’re playing chess with your dad and the next minute you’re at Sick Kids getting all kinds of things done to you.” Six year-old Rachel’s diagnosis was... (more)

Rafi's Wish

When asking a child, “If you could have anything in the world, what would it be,” most of us would expect the answer to be extravagant and expensive. Not Rafi’s wish. He couldn’t believe someone was willing... (more)

Sean's Wish

Sean was born with a rare heart condition known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. He has survived three open-heart surgeries and shown great courage in overcoming many obstacles in... (more)

Sebastien's Wish

A home cinema Sebastien was 15 years old and diagnosed with a rare cancer called metastatic desmoplastic round cell tumour. His wish was for a home entertainment system to watch his favourite videos, Anime cartoons, and play... (more)

Shawnelle's Wish

Thank You Sony! By Luisa Mansueti and Nancy Morra (Wish Grantors) What to wish for when you’re a teen?...Just one wish, that’s all? After several weeks of consideration, the verdict was in: I wish to play X-Box... (more)

Steven’s Wish: Car Makeover

I was 13 when I was diagnosed with leukemia. Before I found out I had leukemia my Dad and I discussed buying an older car to restore and work on together. We would try and have it completed in a couple of years, by the time I... (more)

Tyler's wish

When twelve year old Tyler, who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis in 1995, chose his wish he made sure it was one that could include his family and friends. In the end, Tyler chose an HD TV for his number one wish. Tyler's mom... (more)