Make a Wish =)

Make a Wish Foundation is a charitable organization that fulfills the wishes and dreams of children from ages 3 to 17, fighting life threatening medical conditions. They have offices in most of the countries including U.A.E., Australia, Canada, UK, South Africa, Singapore etc. There are four major steps to granting a wish to a child

1. Referral

Referral sent by medical personnel, parents or even the children themselves are taken into consideration, given that they haven’t received any wish from any other wish granting programmes and that they children being referred, to be above the age of 2.5 and below 18years.

2. Eligibility

The referred child must be suffering from a life threatening illnesses to have a wish fulfilled. They contact the child’s treating physician to determine the condition of the child.

3. A wish team is sent to the child who helps him/her find out what they want fulfilled the most, by exploring their imaginations and dreams.

4. The wish teams then work towards creating the most unforgettable occasions, driven by the child’s enthusiasm and which enhances the lives of everyone taking part in the process.

“Make-A-Wish makes a huge difference in kids’ lives. When there isn’t a cure, there is still something positive in their lives to look forward to.”

- Joanne, Primary Children’s Medical Center Social Worker

Reference:

http://www.wish.org/about/how_we_grant_wishes