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

Celebrating Elise A.

Jessica Andresen

October 12, 2024

Enjoy a few Recent Wish Stories!

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 […]

Augustine

January 29, 2025

17-year-old Augustine’s condition has taken away his ability to communicate with words, but this fun-loving and friendly teen makes sure his feelings are known through happy noises and grunts. He joins his family in loving all things Disney and Augustine has the biggest smile whenever he sees Mickey Mouse! A wish trip to Disney World was meant to be and […]

Jonas

January 15, 2025

Jonas has been living with a brain tumor for several years now. This brave young man has a chasm optic nerve glioma, but he still loves to use his brain.  In fact, he is described as a bookworm, and the stories he reads inspire his imagination & desire to travel the world. Jonas wished to visit Hawaii and his family left on December 31st to celebrate the […]

Cooper

January 8, 2025

Cooper’s parents and his three older brothers eagerly awaited his birth. Although he had a prenatal diagnosis of a heart defect, they had faith that he would be okay and they showered him with love on his arrival. He was only two days old when he endured his first delicate surgery on his walnut-sized heart. It was a roller coaster […]

Chandler

December 18, 2024

At two months old, Chandler underwent his first open heart surgery and after complications, more procedures and lots of hospital time, he finally went home in July.   When we met with his family, they shared how much they love spending time outdoors together. Whether it’s going on walks, playing on their playset, hiking, or camping, Chandler’s mom said, “Outside is […]

Orlan

December 11, 2024

Meet Orlan! This charming 4-year-old would love to climb, swing and play all day! Unfortunately, he’s been cooped up for the last year receiving treatments for Langerhan’s Cell Histiocytosis (a rare form of cancer), but then he met Wishes & More! His adoring parents agreed that a jungle gym bedroom would be a perfect wish and with that green light, Orlan’s imagination […]

Beau

December 4, 2024

Nine-year-old Beau was a total outdoors kid. He especially loved fishing, baseball, and hockey. He also loved to learn new things and write stories. He would do many things in his free time, including help work outside with horses, ride around in the skid steer, work on vehicles, plow snow, and play video games. One year ago, Beau was diagnosed […]

Hope

November 27, 2024

Hope was born with a rare genetic condition and a need for a heart transplant. Initially, doctors reported that Hope was making progress and plans were underway for her to transfer to a Chicago hospital for the delicate procedure. Unfortunately, Hope’s condition declined with the discovery of additional complex medical issues including a cancerous tumor. Her parents and her medical team then decided to focus on […]
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