Here are just a few of the over 1,500 wishes Wishes Can Happen has granted over the past 35 years!
Sophia has endured several open heart surgeries in her young life, and unfortunately, more are in her future. She had always dreamed of going to Universal Studios in Florida . . . so in…
Read MoreStephanie's wish was for a Senior Trip/Shopping Spree!
Stephanie spent much of her high school years battling Aplastic Anemia. She had looked forward to the fun she would have with her dear friends her senior year.…
Stetson is a little boy with an upbeat personality, always with a quick joke and a big smile. He waited for what must have seemed like forever to a little boy for his wish.…
Read MoreSummer absolutely loves animals! If she could go to the zoo every day, she would. So, it only made sense that her wish was to visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and Sea…
Read MoreSydney has had so many challenges over the past few years, repeated long hospitalizations and a complicated diagnosis. To say it has been difficult for this teenager and her family is an understatement.…
Read MoreTa'Riya was born with many life-threatening conditions, but you'll rarely see her when she isn't smiling! She loves Disney everything, and so a Disney Cruise was just the perfect wish for her. Traveling…
Read MoreTim is limited in mobility and so his wish was very simple.
It didn’t take him far from home, rather landed him right in his backyard with special equipment so that he can enjoy the…
Titianna Dreams of Becoming a Model
What's the perfect wish for a teenager who wants to become a model? Shopping and seeing the sights in New York City!
Titianna told us special places she wanted to visit,…
Born a twin, Torence's battle began at just a couple of months old when a cancerous mass was found. The treatments were long and difficult, and unfortunately caused him to have multiple problems that he…
Read MoreTrinity's life makes the local news and touches Justin Bieber's heart
Trinity excelled at so many things – especially school. The brightest of the bright she was. She loved cheerleading.
She loved her many friends at school.…
Tzakary was critically injured in an automobile accident after an impaired driver struck into the car in which he was a passenger. Left in a wheelchair for the rest of his life with multiple…
Read MoreRecently diagnosed with a debilitating illness called Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, little Vinny will most likely be wheelchair bound for the remainder of his life. Wanting to take his wish while he's still mobile, he…
Read MoreBorn with many complex conditions, Walter endures seizures and complications with cerebral palsy, as well as lives his life on a vent. This wish trip meant the world to his mom and dad. …
Read MoreSome kids ask for trips as their wish trip, but Wesley is a little boy that loves to play at home. He asked for something that would last, so his wish was a backyard…
Read MoreLittle Winnie had a rough time getting through cancer treatments and looks forward ("like you can't imagine!") to ringing the bell at Akron Children's at the end of December celebrating the end of treatments. …
Read MoreXavier is a very well mannered 11-year-old with two very ornery brothers (just look at them in the pics and you'll agree!) and a sweet sister. After completing treatments for cancer, he asked for…
Read MoreZach Johnson (along with his mom, grandma, brother and sister) headed off to the beautiful island of Maui for a week. It was Zach's wish to take this trip because he knew that his family…
Read MoreWhat could be better than turning 5? Turning 5 while on your wish! Little Zoe felt like a queen for a week every where she went! With a big send-off from Moana,…
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