BY: AMILA & TANISHA

The children's wish foundation, began in 1994 by a volunteer named Laura Cole

There are only 5 paid staff members who work with the children's wish foundation. All the others are volunteers.

This foundations grants wishes to children between the ages of 3-17.

The children who are granted these wishes are kids who are diagnosed with life threatening illnesses, to create a memorable experience.

The children's wish foundations name originated from the make-a-wish foundation in Arizona.

Manitoba and Nunavut have been granting wishes since 1986. This organization is backed up by a team of dedicated volunteers. They grant nearly 3 wishes every day.

What we knew before

Secondary Sourceschildrenswish.ca Largest wish granting society The CEO is Chris Kotsopoulos They’re largest partnership is with Blue Cross Manitoba and Nunavut are one chapter They don’t do motorizing wishes or anything dangerous like a trampoline They’ve granted over 20,00 wishes A wish can cost up to $10,00 There is no waiting list they are ready to grant a wish as soon as the medical approval is received They granted 900 wishes last year The wish is 100% the children's wish

FAQ (Frequently asked questions) Q: How does a wish make a difference A: For children's whose wishes that are about to be granted, the pain

and discomfort of the illness becomes more bearable because they have something to look forwards to. The excitement of planning their dream , has a dramatic effect on their healing. It gives them hope as they see light at the end of the tunnel.

FAQ (Frequently asked questions) Q: How do children qualify for a wish? A: Any child living in Canada between the ages of 3-17 who has been

diagnosed with a life threatening illness qualifies for a wish. The illness must be verified by the child's treating physician.

Q: How are children referred for wishes? A: Most referrals come from parents, family, family members or

doctors nurses, and social workers. Referrals can also come from child life specialists, friends, the potential wish child, teachers, and other wish families.

Q: What are the most popular request? A: The most popular wishes included traveling, entertainment centers,

computer systems, and meeting celebrities. Q: How long is your waiting list? A: They have no waiting list they are ready to grant a wish as soon as

a medial approval is received. Most wishes take a few weeks to arrange. However, in an emergency situation they can fulfill a wish in a matter of days.

MEETING WITH FAMILY

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AUSTIN- wish child Maria Toscano

A $10,000 DONATION FROM

MANITOBA HYDRO

Volunteering

Darcy’s Wish Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxh8Pzu6i-g