Noah

Noah like most 11-year-old boys loves the outdoors and specifically fishing. He wanted a shopping spree at Cabella's for his wish! He just started school and it was different this year with treatments and surgery…

Nolan

Nolan and little brother Oliver are truly best friends! Close in age and big Star Wars fans, they were surprised at their wish reveal with Darth Vader, a Storm Trooper and Princess Leia. …

Olivia

Olivia's chose to visit San Diego for her wish. Finally finished with treatments, she had a ball at the beach!
She had a week of non-stop fun, including visiting the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park…

Olivia

After going through chemo and radiation for cancer, OLIVIA’S first wish request to us was to attend a summer session at The French Pastry School in Chicago because she is fascinated with baking. Unfortunately,…

Omari'air

Omari'air, his mother Shonique and a friend, Scott, were transported to Pittsburgh Airport in August 2025 by All County Limo. It was the first time Omari had flown and he was super excited with all…

Owen

Owen's wish has been scheduled multiple times and had to be cancelled because of illness each time. In November 2024, he got close to having his wish fulfilled to Disney, Universal and Sea World.…

Paisley

Kids - what could be better than kids? Kids that are full of wonder and excitement, curiosity and happiness - this particular bunch of kids are all that times three! From wish presentation…

Paiten

Full of sunshine and personality, this little girl named Paiten is a real force to be reckoned with – and her illness was NO MATCH for her at all! She took all of the Ohio…

Payton

"Wow! We wanted to send a HUGE thank you to Wishes Can Happen for the most magical experience! We just returned from Hawaii and we ALL agreed that it was our favorite vacation EVER! Thank…

Peyton

Since being diagnosed with a heart condition, Peyton tires a bit more than he used to. His wish trip was exactly what the doctor ordered for this fine young man! Getting to enjoy…

Phillip

Phillip had a tough battle with cancer, and when it was over, he wanted to "hook himself up" with all kinds of things - electronics, clothing, shoes, gaming systems. We put him in a…

Quinn

Quinn has a rare life-threatening condition requiring life-long care. Her birthday party was the perfect occasion to reveal her wish - a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida so she can engage with as…

Racheal

When you talk with Racheal about going to Give Kids the World, she flashes a million dollar smile. Although she is non-verbal, you can tell she is excited about the upcoming trip.

After three trips…

Rachel

Reba McEntire declares to Rachel, ""You Made My Day!""

From the time Rachel was a little girl, she called Reba her angel. When offered a wish from Wishes Can Happen, there was no question as to…

Rah'janae

Rah'Janae has been through a lot with cancer. She spent the week of Christmas at the Grande Resort in Warren, being treated like absolute royalty. Wishes Can Happen gave them plenty of spending…

Rakaya

There may be no truer love story than that of Rakaya and her mother, Lorie. This pair battles day-in and day-out, challenging each day to be as great as the previous. When mom learned she…

Raphael

Raphael loves his aquatic therapy and for his wish he chose a hot tub. Along with his hot tub, we added in some additional handles, towels, neck ring, towel warmer and light blue tooth machine.…

Raven

Raven is a sweet little girl who loves her sisters! After being treated for a brain tumor, the time was finally right for her to take her beloved sisters on a special wish trip…

Raya

Raya so looked forward to her Disney wish trip! After a year delay due to the pandemic she had a special send off when her favorite princess showed up to wish her a wonderful trip…

Raychal

Raychal had a long battle with cancer and totally enjoyed her first vacation to Disney! Along with her siblings and grandparents, a good time was had by all!

Raythnia

Rathynia was a country girl through and through. She knew every word by heart to every country song. So when it came time for her wish, she asked us to send her to the Country…

Riley

Riley has fought an aggressive cancer, and by sheer will and determination was able to walk the stage and graduate at Glenoak with his class. His wish: a high-end computer gaming system rated in…

Ronnelle

Diagnosed with an extremely painful form of Sickle Cell that has caused this young man to have numerous hospitalizations, Ronnelle had really looked forward to taking his wish trip. When he found out he…

Roxane

FROM A MOTHER'S HEART TO OURS: "Thank you Wishes Can Happen for all you do and did for our baby girl! She loved every minute of it, we all did! It was…

Russell

Ryan

After going through treatments for cancer and an additional rare blood disease for years, this little boy really needed to take his wish! He decided to go to Disney, Universal and Sea World. …

Ryder

Kelly, Anthony, and Ryder had a great week at Give Kids the World, Sea World, and Disney. Choosing to drive (cause dad just loves to drive!) rather than fly, the family took their time…

Ryder

Ryder was first diagnosed with cancer in March of 2017. He has spent several years undergoing several rounds of chemo and a surgery which left him non-verbal for a time. He has regained…

Ryleigh

Ryleigh's smile is infectious and her award-winning attitude contagious! A little girl who is always thinking of others, although she has faced untold challenges over the past nine years herself, we were more than…

Ryleigh

Ryleigh and family are so excited to have finally been granted a wish after going through cancer treatments! They chose to visit the #1 Wish Destination in the World - FLORIDA - where they will…