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It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Until Sept 29, every gift is matched for kids like Adriana.

Why are wishes important for children with cancer?

A wish is more than a single moment. Discover how wishes support children with cancer and why they are a vital part of the treatment journey. 

Learn why wishes matter

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 travel with my family

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I wish to go to Sesame Street

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I wish to go to my favourite theme park

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I wish to experience a personalised shopping trip

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I wish to feast with the princesses

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I wish to throw the first pitch

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I wish to meet my favourite pro golfer

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I wish to go to my favourite theme park

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I wish to go to my favourite theme park

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Help Fill Life-Changing Prescriptions

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

Wish Research

1 in 2

wishes Make-A-Wish Canada grants are for children with cancer

1,619

children with cancer are currently waiting for a wish

2.5X

wish kids with cancer are 2.5X less likely to have an unplanned hospital visit

See How Wishes Are Medicine

See the Impact You Made in 2025

Discover stories, milestones, and the meaningful difference your support made in our annual impact report.

Explore the report

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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