Any child residing in Canada between the ages of 3 and 17 who has been diagnosed with a life threatening illness qualifies for a wish. This illness must be verified by the childs treating physician.
Children who may be eligible for a Childrens Wish can be referred by anyone, including social workers, healthcare professionals, community organizations, relatives, friends, or other wish families
Family home, tertiary or community hospital or community.
3 full time professional Wish Granting staff.
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No
Medical release form signed by the physician is needed; parent or guardian must sign a liability release form.
The Make-a-Wish-Foundation grants favourite wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 with life threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
The child is between the ages of 3 and 17, has a life-threatening medical condition that is currently in the life-threatening stagem and has not received a prior wish from any wish-granting organization.The childs treating physician and our Medical Advisor deem the child medically able to participate in the wish.
Supporting documentation from a physician.
No
To refer a child, please complete the online Referral Form or contact the Make-A-Wish Chapter in your area.
The Starlight Children's Foundation is dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children and their families through wish granting and other entertainment-related activities.
Children of the age of 7 to 18th birthday (and have at least the cognitive ability of a three-year-old) who reside in Canada and are challenged by a severe physical disability or life-threatening illness.
Referrals are accepted from the child, healthcare professionals working with the child, the childs parent(s) or guardian(s), or healthcare-related charities and foundations.
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No
The Sunshine Dream application is required after the Referral form is completed and the child's eligibility is confirmed.
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