The Children's Wish Foundation is a uniquely Canadian charity that helps Canadian children, families and communities by granting the favourite wish of a child diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illnesses. With every wish that they grant, the Children’s Wish Foundation create moments of joy that ease the pain of a child, give relief to the child's family, and connect healthcare professionals and communities in that burning wish of hope.

 

The Children’s Wish Foundation has been granting wishes since 1984. As they approached there 30-year milestone, they have granted their 20,000th wish to a child living with a life-threatening illness. Every wish is as unique as the child making it, from finally getting to cuddle with grandparents who live far away, to hitting a puck with a favourite hockey player. In the often painful life of a seriously ill child, these wishes have made a tremendous difference.