The impact of your fundraising
Make-A-Wish plans every wish with one goal: to transform the life of a child with a critical illness. Care and attention are given to every little detail. Your donation supports wish-granting needs and empowers the kids Make-A-Wish serves, bringing them hope for today – and tomorrow.
$15
Could buy ice cream on a first family holiday
$30
Could buy a helmet to keep a child safe on their new bike
$150
Could buy a sandbox for a special garden play area
$300
Could pay for tickets to a first trip to a theme park
A smile speaks a thousand words.
5-year-old Henry has Hunter Syndrome and 'wished to go to Dreamworld and Seaworld to create memories with his family.' Henry visited Seaworld where he got up close and personal with some of his favourite animals. At Dreamworld he met some familiar characters and hopped on some theme park rides. Mum Tarryn sais the family had an awesome time!
"We absolutely loved our day at Dreamworld, it was probably the highlight of the trip. Henry loves loves loves rides and just loved going on them! We just loved the whole day."
Eve has the ultimate turtle experience.
12-year-old Eve has cystic fibrosis and wished 'to have the ultimate turtle experience'. Megan, Eve's Mum, recalls the wish experience as one of her daughter's happiest moments.
"The wish has been invaluable. I think it’s had a way bigger impact on her than I even expected."
Caleb meets his favourite players
6-year-old Caleb absolutely LOVES cricket and has been playing since he was 1-year-old - he say's "it’s the best part of my day".
Caleb wished to have a "Special cricket experience, and see my favourite player up close". Meeting his favourite player, Glenn Maxwell, was the highlight of his wish.
"One day, when Caleb becomes a cricket player, he hopes to give back to Make-A-Wish team and also become one of its greatest supporters" - Caleb's dad.
