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! 

Give a Gift!

(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!

Lily

June 25, 2025

Lily is a silly and kind 12-year-old from Avon, MN, with a contagious laugh. Her complex medical condition has affected her developmentally & physically, and her ongoing treatments have been a stress on the entire family. In addition to loving the outdoors, camping and fishing, our Wish Wizards were also endeared to learn about Lily’s love of “Stitch” from Lilo […]

Griffin

June 18, 2025

At just two months old, little Griffin required open heart surgery.  Although his heart condition and hospital visits will always be a part of his life, he is an incredibly joyful little guy!  We’re grateful to report that the surgery was a success and he’s now a happy one-year-old.  His parents’ wish on his behalf was for his very own […]

Kaylee

June 11, 2025

Kaylee exemplifies a teen in Minnesota who loves spending time outside! She is always active and enjoys campfires, swimming, fishing, bike rides with her brothers, boating, & tubing, and she is determined not to let her brain cancer prevent her from enjoying a life of adventure. After carefully considering many wish options, she decided that a vehicle to help her maneuver around her […]

Annabelle

June 4, 2025

In Annabelle’s mother’s words, she “is a fierce, funny, sweet forever 20-month-old little girl who loves unicorns, her Tonie box, and dad’s beard.”  This little girl was a well-known patient around the hospital because of her extensive bow collection, beautifully decorated room, and her ‘growls!’  She had the sweetest growl when she played peekaboo, and each visitor loved how she […]

Kendall

May 27, 2025

From the special treatment received at the airport, the friendly faces at Give Kids the World, visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and being selected for the wand ceremony, every aspect of Kendall’s wish was her favorite. Kendall is an eighth-grader from Deer Creek, MN and one year ago, she and her parents learned of her diagnosis of Stage 3 […]

Ka’Myra

May 21, 2025

Fourteen-year-old Ka’Myra has a rare neurodegenerative disorder that is not only life-limiting, but it also impairs her physical abilities and developmental maturity. Additionally, she is deaf and attends Humboldt High School’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, learning ASL, and her adoptive family is also learning, so they will all be able to communicate. Ka’Myra’s favorite things include being outdoors, […]

Emmett

May 14, 2025

Born with a complex range of health issues, including a genetic condition causing lung and heart defects, Emmett’s life has been marked by constant medical care. This smiley kid doesn’t let any of those pokes or treatments get him down; in fact, his mom describes him as a joyful child with contagious energy! One of Emmett’s greatest joys is splashing […]

Olivia

May 6, 2025

Smiles abound as Olivia from Ham Lake received her wish for a custom-built bike.  She battles a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leaves her unable to speak and confined to a wheelchair. Regardless, she loves the outdoors and feeling the wind in her face!  With this special bike, her wheelchair is able to slide right onto the platform and Olivia, […]

Allie

April 30, 2025

Back in 2017, Wishes & More granted a wish for a 7-year-old named Allie to go to Disney World.  One of the benefits of being a Disney Wish Kid is the opportunity to go back and revisit Give Kids the World Village and recently Allie’s family took advantage of the opportunity to relive their Disney dream vacation! While on a […]

Brecken

April 22, 2025

Brecken has lived with multiple medical issues since birth due to a catastrophic lack of oxygen during his birth.  The challenges he faces are numerous; however, his incredible family alongside his joyful attitude have created beautiful days and a fulfilled life.  Brecken loves spending time outside.  He’s a huge fan of water and feeling the sun on his face.  Brecken’s parents […]

Temi

April 16, 2025

Temi’s story wove its way into our hearts from the moment we heard about this sweet girl from Saint Michael. In March 2023, four-year-old Temi was diagnosed with an extremely serious heart condition and placed on the heart transplant list. She spent the next 15 months at Children’s Hospital enduring surgery and treatments to keep her heart in working condition – […]

Ethan

April 8, 2025

Ethan had just started his first year of college at UW Stout when he called home, complaining of a consistent headache and sore ribs. Blood tests revealed devastating news: B-cell Lymphoma. Treatments began immediately and Wishes & More allowed him to think about better days outside the hospital walls, and “chowing down on BBQ” came to mind. These thoughts catapulted into his […]

Finley

April 2, 2025

We can’t do it alone and when we have a partner, a wish experience increases exponentially. Finley’s wish was made extra special by the collaboration between Vujovich Design Build, Inc., AMEK Inc. and Wishes & More. Our Wish Wizards met 12-year-old Finley at his home in Woodbury and discovered his wish was for a customized playroom. The creativity of the […]

Niko

March 26, 2025

When he was just 3-years-old, Niko was already dreaming of becoming a professional hockey player.  At fifteen years old, these dreams were crushed with a diagnosis of bone cancer and a surgery to replace his knee and femur with titanium. In February, guests at our 2025 Winter Ball were charmed by seeing him on stage and hearing him talk about his […]

Everly

March 13, 2025

We’re not certain you can look at Everly without smiling! This sweetheart is a Mississippi girl who’s treated at Masonic Children’s for a rare genetic condition called Hurler’s Syndrome. In June 2023, three-year-old Everly received a life-changing Bone Marrow Transplant and we’re happy to report that it was a success!  In order to celebrate one-year post-transplant, her parents and Grandma […]

Gabrielle

March 13, 2025

Gabrielle was born in August, the youngest of six children to Patrick & Dorsey. She was absolutely adored by her large family. This little fighter was born at just three pounds and in addition, she battled Edwards Syndrome. After two months in the hospital, she was able to go home and enjoy family time surrounded by those who so dearly […]

Kyah

March 5, 2025

No one thinks about starting a New Year in response to a diagnosis of cancer. But in January of 2024, that was what Kyah faced by receiving treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at Masonic Children’s Hospital. Just like many other teens, she loves playing sports, going shopping, reading, writing, & watching movies; however, her most favorite thing is to spend time with friends […]

Deacon

February 27, 2025

Guests at the 2025 Winter Ball had the pleasure of meeting Deacon, our extremely social and charming redhead. He let all of our guests know that he wanted to meet his superhero friends at Universal Studios. He was on stage with his sister, Elizabeth, who received a wish 5 years ago and everyone enjoyed their surprise in finding out they were leaving […]

Kelsey

February 19, 2025

Our Memorial program is more than just sending a check, it’s an opportunity for parents to share words about their precious child.  It’s our pleasure to share these words even further than our office walls. “Even though Kelsey passed away, we will always use present tense talking about her because she is always in our hearts.  Kelsey is a beautiful […]

Rosielys

February 12, 2025

Rosielys is a friendly and joyful toddler who loves music & dancing, princesses & Mickey Mouse, and splashing in the water. As you can see, this three-year-old also has the BIGGEST smiles we’ve ever seen! Ely’s mom shared that she is very independent and likes to do things on her own and loves to be a helper. From assisting the […]
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