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A Valentine’s Day Story of Friendship

From hospital hallways to forever friends, these two wish families formed a special bond during some of their most challenging times.

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You Made 2024 a Record-Breaking Year

From inspiring strength to creating moments of hope, every wish makes a difference. Together, we make more wishes come true.

2,011 wishes

granted to children with critical illness across Canada

745 communities

impacted by the power of a wish

45% increase

in wishes granted compared to last year

Our 2024 impact

Tax receipt extension update

The government has announced an extension to the tax receipt deadline for donations eligible for the 2024 tax year. You now have until February 28, 2025, to make your contribution and receive a tax receipt that can be used in either 2024 or 2025. Your support today can help brighten the future for a child in need. Learn more about how you can help.

A Wish Creates Memories That Last a Lifetime

Imagine children facing critical illnesses getting the chance to step away from hospital rooms and treatments to experience pure joy and be kids again. Wishes provide the hope and emotional healing they need, lifting their spiriting and giving them strength. Your support makes these life-changing moments possible.

Wishes Improve Health Outcomes for Sick Children

We reached 45% more children last year—the most wishes granted in our history! This achievement is a direct result of the compassion, generosity, and dedication of our supporters.

Our 2024 impact

The Power of a Wish

Why We Are Essential

Wishes are treatment and are essential to improve the health outcomes of children battling critical illnesses

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Wish Research

Medical providers overwhelmingly agree that the wish experience contributes substantially to physical, mental, and emotional health

Wish Data

40 Years of Wishes

For over 40 years we have helped to provide sick children with the strength they need to face their illness by granting them a wish

Our History

Wish Stories

From hospital hallways to forever friends

Parent Story

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I wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort

Wish Story

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I wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort

Wish Story

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I wish to have an accessible medicine garden

Wish Story

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From Wish Kids to Wish Granters: A Love Story 

Volunteer Story

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I wish to meet my favourite NBA team

Wish Story

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I wish to have my own place to play computer games

Wish Story

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Navigating the Journey of Two Critically Ill Children

Parent Story

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Wish Mom Turned Make-A-Wish Employee

Parent Story

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Donate Now

You are helping to grant more wishes and are giving hope to children with critical illnesses.

Wish Impact Statistics

90%

of wish parents said that a wish is an essential and necessary part of a child’s medical journey

90%

of wish kid alumni said their wish experience improved their overall quality of life

88%

of medical practitioners said a wish improves a child’s overall physical and emotional well-being

100%

of medical providers said the wish experience helps a child feel significantly more joyful

Other Ways to Support

In addition to donating directly to our mission, there are many other ways to support Make-A-Wish Canada and help grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.

Volunteer

Join our dedicated and passionate volunteer team and make dreams come true—whether through wish granting or inspiring events. Your impact starts here.

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Events

Get in on the action coast to coast! Join our exciting virtual and in-person events and help make more wishes come true with Make-A-Wish Canada.

Your community events

Leave a Legacy

Build a lasting legacy! Your support today will ensure that wishes keep lighting up lives for generations to come.

Legacy giving process

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