Wishes Granted
Hospital stays and medical treatments will deprive many of our wish children of their life at home with their family and at school with their friends. Their wish will allow them to be swept away by what that one magical experience will hold in store for them and the memories that will last a lifetime. Last year we granted 471 wishes – a new record for our chapter and we are striving to reach more children again this year to bring hope, strength and joy back into children’s lives who have experienced the pain, sadness and anxiety of a life-threatening illness.
All you have to do is read these wish stories to understand the power of a wish.
Local Wish Stories
“I wish to go to Disney World!”
Sofia, Age 3
"The entire wish granting process symbolized the start of a new beginning for Sofia and our family." - Sofia's dad, Mike Read More
“We wish to Celebrate World Wish Day”
Make-A-Wish New Jersey, Age 29
April 29th is World Wish Day! Read More
“I wish to go to WrestleMania”
Zach, Age 14
"Zach had the time of his life!!! It was non-stop action! This trip will be something our family will remember for years to come." Read More
“I wish to have a shopping spree.”
Joshua, Age 5
The shopping spree was more than just a Saturday afternoon filled with lots of toys; it was Joshua’s fondest wish come true and an experience that Joshua and his family will remember and share as he continues to fight his illness. Read More
“I wish to go to Disney to drive the monorail!”
Domenic, Age 7
“He honked the horn, opened doors, and greeted passengers. At the end of our trip, with a great big grin that I describe as his ‘Kool Aid smile,’ Domenic said, “That was the best time of my life!”” Read More
“I wish to meet the Pope...”
Gabriella, Age 6
"We will never forget our day meeting the Pope and Gabriella being blessed. Gabriella absolutely loved the Pope. It was such a special moment for our whole family." Read More
