Lauren lives with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease affecting the lungs and digestive system. At this time, there is no cure for the condition and kids like Lauren and their families plan their lives around managing the affects of CF on their child’s health.
Jeremiah is a happy-go-lucky seven-year-old with an infectious smile. When he was just three years old, he was diagnosed with a blood disorder that affects his bone marrow and can lead to numerous health complications throughout his life. He is predisposed to developing tumours and cancer. In order to fight...
In 2012, 16-year-old Tyler played AAA hockey and dreamed of playing professionally. His goal was put on hold indefinitely after discovering that he had a form of soft tissue cancer, resulting in eight months of chemotherapy and the amputation of his left leg.
Seven-year-old Ellie is a free-spirited kid who loves school, playing dress up and reading. In so many ways, Ellie is just like other kids her age, but she lives with an extremely rare disease called trichohepatoenteric syndrome. The condition affects the hair, liver, and intestines, as well as other tissues and...
Nicholas has an infectious smile that radiates when telling stories, especially stories about his adventures with his siblings. Nicholas was born with cystic fibrosis. This critical illness causes serious lung and digestive complications, which makes it hard for him to go on a lot of adventures like other kids his...
Volunteers, Jen and Wayne, are partners in life and in wish granting. They’ve helped create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses for several years now and recently, they told us the story of Cheyenne’s incredible wish.
Cheyenne lives with a rare disease that has resulted in multiple health complications,...
Jillian is a thoughtful teenager with a big heart. Her favourite activities are playing ringette, practicing the piano and saxophone, and reading and writing. Jillian has a full life with a loving family, but her rare metabolic disorder has made life very challenging. She deals with extreme exhaustion, difficulty eating...
Vonn lives with a hematologic disorder and regularly spends time in the hospital and travels to meet with specialists for his condition. He was waiting for a bone marrow transplant when Make-A-Wish asked him what he would wish for if he could have anything in the world. Vonn only wanted...
Sarina is a teenager with big dreams and the talent to make them a reality. Although she appears to be just like any other girl her age, Sarina is affected by a life-threatening seizure disorder. She has experienced seizures since she was nine years old and just last year, underwent...
