WISHES ARE MEDICINE
95% of doctors believe wishes improve health outcomes. Donate to help fill a prescription today.
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Canada Post has begun a rotating strike, causing delays in mail delivery across the country. Even if the mail slows down, wishes cannot wait. Please support Make-A-Wish Canada with an online donation.
Not All Medicine Comes in a Bottle
We are redefining what it means to support sick children. Wishes aren’t just nice—they’re a critical part of a child’s treatment plan, delivering real health benefits and renewed strength.
The Power of a Wish
Research shows that wishes help children build resilience, reduce stress and anxiety, and help improve health outcomes. Wishes provide hope—an essential part of healing. Read the inspiring stories of those touched by the power of a wish.
The Invisible Sibling
Siblings may not be the ones sitting in hospital beds, but they feel the impact of childhood illness deeply. As daily life shifts to accommodate appointments, treatments, and uncertainty, siblings can begin to feel overlooked.
Wish Research
9 out of 10
medical providers saw a wish increased compliance with treatment
8 out of 10
wish kids reported that their wish gave them the strength to fight their critical illness
2.5x
Kids who had a wish fulfilled are 2.5x less likely to have an unplanned hospital visit
Donate to Fill a Prescription
Research shows that prescribed wishes deliver lasting health benefits. Wishes Are Medicine.
Other Ways to Support
In addition to donating directly to our mission, there are many other ways to support Make-A-Wish Canada.
Become a Monthly Donor
Your monthly gift provides steady, reliable support that helps us grant life-changing wishes all year long.
Fundraising Events
Our events bring communities together across the country to raise funds and celebrate the power of wishes.
Shop WishGifts
These symbolic gifts have real impact. Whether it’s a Gift of Connection or a Gift of Creating Memories, each purchase brings strength to a child when they need it most.
Our Corporate Partners Make Wishes Come True
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