A Year Shaped by Your Support
1,835 wishes granted
That’s 1,835 moments of healing, courage, and transformation
697 communities reached
Across the country, Canadians united to improve health outcomes for sick children
603,819 Canadians connected
Every wish connected families, volunteers, donors, and communities in life-changing ways
Wish Types Granted Last Year
A wish is a powerful source of strength throughout a child’s treatment journey. Each one is shaped by their interests, personality, and what will bring them the most joy — showing them that even in the hardest moments, something extraordinary is possible. While every wish is unique, they typically fall into one of five categories.
2025 Year in Review
Take a look back at some of the milestones and moments that made 2025 a year of meaningful wishes and unforgettable experiences for the children and families we serve.
The Prescription That Helped Millie Keep Going
Nine-year-old Millie’s name means gentle strength, and that describes her perfectly. Although at times she can be shy, she is full of courage. Millie is loving, kind, gentle, and mighty. She adores animals of all kinds, but dolphins hold a special place in her heart.
Covering Canada in Wishes
Discover the impact of wishes from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Explore the interactive map below to see wish types per region and access provincial reports.
Building a Sustainable Future
In 2025, we focused on granting wishes at a sustainable pace, ensuring each one delivers the highest impact for the children we serve. Our spending reflects a careful balance between wish delivery, fundraising, and administration, while stronger fundraising efforts added $4 million in revenue and helped reduce reliance on reserves.
A Medical Perspective: Why Wishes Matter
Hear from Dr. Sarah Dyack, Geneticist and Medical Advisory Committee Member, on why she believes Wishes Are Medicine.
When a Wish Is Part of the Treatment Journey
Medical professionals see the impact firsthand. Research shows that wish experiences can play a meaningful role in a child’s health, resilience, and treatment journey.*
95%
of surveyed doctors believe wishes improve health outcomes
1.9X
Kids who receive a wish are 1.9x less likely to need the ER
100%
of surveyed medical providers said a wish experience is a turning point in a child’s treatment
2025 Impact Report
Dive deeper into the numbers, stories, and milestones that defined 2025. Read the full report today.
NEW! Our 2025 Provincial Impact Report is Here
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 132 wishes and served 92 communities in Atlantic Canada. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 132 wishes and served 92 communities in Atlantic Canada. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 132 wishes and served 92 communities in Atlantic Canada. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 132 wishes and served 92 communities in Atlantic Canada. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 466 wishes and served 206 communities in Quebec. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 617 wishes and served 202 communities in Ontario. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 640 wishes and served 214 communities in Central Canada. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 76 wishes and served 30 communities in Saskatchewan. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 111 wishes and served 26 communities in Southern Alberta. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 148 wishes and served 54 communities in Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
In 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada fulfilled 262 wishes and served 75 communities in British Columbia and Yukon. For full details, please read our provincial impact report.
* Research includes Patel et al., 2018 and the Make-A-Wish 2022 Wish Impact Study
