Our work with Make-A-Wish Foundation
Giving children joy and hope, as well as strength to better fight their illnesses
A wish is a turning point in a child’s medical journey
Every year, Make-A-Wish chapters and affiliates come together in celebrating World Wish Day on 29 April, the anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish.
Granting a wish restores hope for a child and improves their mental well-being. A wish is a turning point in a child’s medical journey that opens the door to exciting possibilities.
Today, Make-A-Wish has been granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses for over 40 years, in nearly 50 countries and territories around the world, and has now collectively granted more than 615,000 wishes worldwide.
141 magical wishes granted
We are proud of the positive impact we have through our charitable partnerships, and Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of these.
Since our partnership launched in 2019, thanks to staff efforts, we have helped grant 141 magical wishes for children with life threatening illness by donating over £283,000.
Whether it's having a princess ball, becoming a scientist, or meeting a favourite YouTuber, granting a wish restores hope for a child and improves their mental well-being and can be a turning point in their medical journey.
Making Charlie’s wish come true
In October 2021, as part of our group-wide volunteering week, we took part in the first ever Wish Teams Challenge.
We granted a wish with Make-A-Wish UK for Charlie.
Charlie, an 8 year old boy, lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a life limiting disease causing progressive muscle weakness. He was diagnosed at 18 months old. Charlie lives in Morecambe, and his wish was to have a Fortnite-themed festival party.
Moved by his diagnosis we and a host of local suppliers in Morecambe organised his wish.
From balloons to a bouncy castle, the food, venue and music – a community came together.
Our achievements so far with Make-A-Wish Foundation
Our donations helped to:
- Buy 14,150 furnishings for children who wish for a transformational bedroom makeover.
- Buy 1,410 games consoles for children who have long stays in hospital.
- Buy 566 tablets for children who want to stay in contact with their friends while they are in hospital having treatment.
- Buy 283 specialist bikes for children who wish to have their own bike so they can play with their siblings.
Most importantly our support helped to grant 141 wishes for children with critical illness.