Wishes & More Celebrates 20 Years!

Enjoy looking back at Wish Stories & Videos!

Join the celebration by making a gift or by encouraging others to give! A donation of $20, $200 or any amount helps us as we prepare for our next 20 years of support for local kids and families! 

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(If you are mailing a check or sending a donation in any other way, let us know! Please email [email protected] so we can attribute your gift towards our Birthday Celebration Goal!)

Make a One-Time Donation in Any Amount!

Every donation has an impact on our ability to provide Wishes, Scholarships and Memorials to children in our communities!

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Make a Monthly or Annual Pledge!

Consistent Recurring Gifts have tremendous impact on our ability to plan for the future and make more efficient use of our resources!  Read on to read what a monthly gift allows us to do after one year of giving...

  • $10 / month would allow us to customize a Wish enhancement gift, event or activity!
  • $20 / month provides a portion of the spending money that we give to ensure that the family does not need to use any personal funds!
  • $40 / month allows us to buy a plane ticket for a wish child to go on their travel or adventure Wish!
  • $84 / month adopts a Memorial Grant!
  • $167 / month allows us to provide a Scholarship of Hope® Grant!
  • $625 / month adopts a Wish!

Adopt a Wish

A donation of $7,500 provides you with the opportunity to adopt the wish of a child fighting a life-threatening or terminal condition.

Grace

Grant a Scholarship of Hope®

Give the gift of a Scholarship of Hope to a child. Each $2,000 scholarship provides faith in the future of the Wish Kid. Funds are restricted to the child that they are applied to and, if not used, will be released into the scholarship account on the child's 20th birthday.

Provide a Memorial 

A memorial gift of $1,000 provides funds to the parent(s) of a child in the devastating situation when a child passes away before having the opportunity to experience his or her Wish.

Grayson

Adopt a Wish, Scholarship & Memorial to become a Champion!

The Champions Circle is the elite group of Wishes & More donors who have contributed a minimum of $10,000 in one calendar year. In return, along with our gratitude, Champions are recognized with adopting one Wish, one Scholarship of Hope® and one Memorial.

MICHAEL ZITELMAN

October 13, 2024

Marie Speltz

October 13, 2024

Anonymous

October 13, 2024

Janice M Lynn

October 12, 2024

Patricia Malec

October 12, 2024

Annette Henkel

October 12, 2024

Catherine Ashby

October 12, 2024

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Jessica Andresen

October 12, 2024

Enjoy a few Recent Wish Stories!

Emmett

March 18, 2026

Emmett was just 11 months old when his adoring parents learned that he had  a terminal degenerative illness. They were devastated to hear the prognosis was that fifty percent of children with this condition do not make it to their third birthday. With the gravity of this prognosis weighing on them, his family decided to focus on having joyful experiences, and they […]

Elijah

March 11, 2026

Elijah may have been born with several rare heart defects, but that hasn’t prevented him from having a heart full of love!  He spent his first three months of life in the hospital, enduring several procedures to help correct his heart abnormalities, as well as a frightening cardiac arrest. His body responded perfectly after surgery, and he was able to head […]

Kinsley

March 3, 2026

Sulley’s Gotcha Day was a day to remember! He came to Kinsley as her Valentine’s wish-come-true. This social and active two-year-old girl is thrilled to have a loving companion to play with after navigating life with cancer. Kinsley was diagnosed with a Wilm’s tumor and thankfully has had clear scans for a few months now! Her parents recognized her love […]

Kodee

February 25, 2026

Imagine the bittersweet heartache of having only 79 days to shower love on your beautiful baby girl. Every day that Jesse & Conlee spent loving on “Kodee” was a blessing, and they did so until she peacefully passed snuggled in her Mama and Daddy’s arms. Despite her young age and the serious health challenges she faced, she amazed everyone with […]

Grady

February 18, 2026

New Year’s 2026 will always be a very special memory for six-year-old Grady and his family! They celebrated it together in a week of fun during his wish trip, enjoying the magic of Florida amusement parks. This young man has had a challenging childhood due to irrevocable damage caused by a traumatic brain injury at birth. His incredible parents have been […]

Kay’Sen

February 10, 2026

Kay’Sen is 6 years old and has never known life without cancer and the after-effects of treatment. He was born with a cancerous lump on his neck and went through a rigorous chemotherapy regimen. Thankfully, this boy was also born strong, and he can proudly say that he has beaten cancer! His medical team keeps a close eye on him because […]

AJ

February 4, 2026

AJ’s life turned upside down at age 16 when he was diagnosed with high-grade osteosarcoma that had spread to several other bones and his lungs.  This three-sport athlete wasn’t used to staying still and this devastating news marked the beginning of a long and difficult journey as he began his fight against this aggressive cancer. Despite facing unimaginable challenges with no hint of […]

Brooks

January 27, 2026

At just four months old, Brooks was called to eternal rest, leaving behind a family who adored him beyond measure. This preemie came two months early, weighing only 2.12lbs. Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, he faced many medical challenges, but showed immense courage and resilience throughout his journey. He found joy in simple moments of being held close, listening […]

Deven

January 20, 2026

Deven has endured the unimaginable… twice. He is a 16-year-old battling osteosarcoma, a diagnosis he previously beat and has now returned. He originally chose his wish-come-true based his perpetual craving for conch, a love he discovered on a recent trip to the Bahamas. As we began planning his wish experience, we knew he needed rest and relaxation more than anything. […]

Zariah

January 13, 2026

Zariah is a delicate and resilient nonverbal two-year-old with complex medical needs that require constant, around-the-clock care. Her loving mother, who is her full-time caregiver, shared that doctors didn’t expect Zariah to live as long as she has, but this strong little girl keeps fighting. Because of her fragile condition, leaving home is extremely challenging and usually only happens for […]

Josiah

January 6, 2026

Josiah is a curious and adventurous one-year-old who loves to grab and explore everything within his reach! Born with a rare genetic disease, he needed a bone marrow transplant to stabilize his health and enable his ability to thrive. His 3-year-old brother provided the bone marrow for a life-saving transplant for Josiah! His parents asked us to create a fun […]

Fulton

December 22, 2025

The great blessing of Fulton’s arrival was on Christmas Eve in 2017. His family welcomed his birth with a circle of love, and his smile and Charlie Brown appearance captured the hearts of everyone throughout his brief seven years of life. This sweet boy faced multiple medical challenges and climbed grueling medical mountains as he endured a bone marrow transplant, […]

Kace

December 17, 2025

Kace has a variety of unique interests, many of which continue to provide a great distraction from his diagnosis of germ cell cancer. We discovered at his wish interview that Kace’s primary interest is Japanese culture. He loves Pokémon, Japanese cuisine, and manga, and he’s even used an app to help him learn the language. His top wish was clear: […]

Nolan

December 9, 2025

We granted Nolan’s wish just in time for the holidays! He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury at daycare just over two years ago, and his life hung in the balance. Thankfully, the quick actions of his parents brought him to the hospital, where his medical team was forced to remove a portion of his skull to reduce brain swelling and […]

Emmerson

December 1, 2025

Eleven-year-old Emmerson scheduled a doctor’s visit to find a reason for her significant dizziness. Her parents were shocked to discover that it was sourced to a brain tumor. It was a year ago, and since then, she’s been on a steady protocol of an incredibly difficult treatment schedule. Sadly, her latest MRI showed that the tumor is growing, and because […]

Crue

November 25, 2025

Crue had a gift for making people smile. Though just four years old, Crue was called to eternal rest, leaving behind a family who absolutely adored him and will forever hold him close to their hearts. Although he was born with Down Syndrome and many other health conditions, he didn’t let that define him. Instead, he stood in strength and […]

Colt

November 18, 2025

At a routine appointment last year, Colt’s family received the devastating news that his lazy eye was actually eye cancer. Every time he received treatment, this energetic little guy had to endure a six-hour round-trip drive to the Mayo Clinic from his home in Iowa. Can you imagine being two years old, stuck in a car for hours, and dealing […]

Jayse

November 11, 2025

This has been an incredibly tough year for 18-year-old Jayse. During the first month of the year, this teen was in the ICU with pneumonia and septic shock with a ventilator as his sidekick for 12 days. A rare genetic immune condition was the final result, but to figure it out Jayse’s immune system over-reacted and caused damage to eight […]

Cody

November 5, 2025

Cody has been in and out of the hospitals since he was just a toddler, experiencing multiple medical issues, including uncontrolled seizures. His complex diagnoses have continued to follow him and have affected more than just his physical body. Mom shared that his health issues have resulted in having him miss a lot of normal life – school, social activities, […]

Alex

October 28, 2025

Shortly after he was born, Alexander was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma during a follow-up pediatric visit, marking the beginning of a long journey for him and his family. After months of chemotherapy, they were overjoyed to learn that his tumor had shrunk, and his compromised kidney had healed! With his health improving, the family was finally able to enjoy simple joys like […]

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