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TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT FOR SICK CHILDREN

Giving Tuesday starts early! Your gift today will be tripled to bring strength and resilience to children with critical illnesses. Wishes Are Medicine, and your generosity can help fill 3X more life-changing prescriptions.

Wishes Are Medicine

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.

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Share a Dose of Hope

A few kind words can mean the world to a sick child. Share a message of encouragement this holiday season—it’s a simple way to deliver a dose of hope when it’s needed most. Plus, for each message you share, you’ll be entered for a chance to win $500 Visa gift card!

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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.

I wish to go to my favourite theme park

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I wish to become a princess

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I wish to ride a rollercoaster

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I wish to swim with dolphins

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I wish to be a YouTuber at the biggest Halloween convention

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I wish to go to my favourite theme park

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I wish to have a drag queen sweet sixteen party 

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I wish to be a marine biologist

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I wish to visit my favourite theme-park

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4 Alternative Gift Ideas

The right gift can do more than delight—it can celebrate someone and create a moment you’ll both remember forever. Here are four thoughtful gift ideas to make your celebrations this holiday season even more meaningful.

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How Donation Matches Work

Donation matching is a powerful way to increase the impact of a donation. But how does it really work?

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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

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DONATE TO FILL 3X THE PRESCRIPTIONS

Wishes Are Medicine, and your gift today will be TRIPLED to help fill more prescriptions for sick children across Canada.

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.

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Fundraising Events

Our events bring communities together across the country to raise funds and celebrate the power of wishes.

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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.

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Partnership Spotlight

Rocky Mountain Chocolates has partnered to create a special collection of five limited-edition chocolate bars with wrappers illustrated by wish kids themselves, inspired by their imagination, joy, and dreams. 100% of proceeds from this collection will be donated to Make-A-Wish Canada to help grant life-changing wishes for children living with critical illnesses across Canada.

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Jack Astor’s is making magic happen this holiday season. From now to January 4h, 2026, a portion of sales from all Feature Menu items will be donated. You can also round up your bill or purchase a star during your visit! Together, we can make more wishes come true.

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For over 20 years, Warehouse One Opens in new tab and its sister brand Bootlegger Opens in new tab are raising funds to support wishes for children with critical illnesses. From now to December 24th, Warehouse One stores are collecting donations at their stores with your purchase this holiday season.

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