The Impact of a Wish
Critical illness steals childhood from a child. A wish has the power to restore it. The experience can be a game-changer that brings joy and a sense of normalcy back into a family’s life. Our belief in the power and impact of a wish is what guides us and inspires us to grant the wish of every eligible child.
Research shows, that a wish can provide improved physical, emotional, and social well-being and inspiration of hope and optimism.
In fact, 98% of wish children and their parents agree that a wish is important for every child who is living with a critical illness.
1. The Wish Journey Begins
1. The Wish Journey Begins
It’s a referral that starts the child on their wish journey. A referral tells us about the child, their eligibility, and the impact the wish could have.
2. Wish Discovery
2. Wish Discovery
Our trained Wish Makers are skilled in ensuring that a child’s wish is fun! They build a rapport with the child or young person to awaken their imagination, create excitement and empower them to explore their wish.
3. Wish Design
3. Wish Design
Every child is unique, and so is this creative stage where our skilled Wishgranters work with the child’s family to organise an extraordinary wish experience, just for them.
4. Wish Anticipation
4. Wish Anticipation
This stage of the journey builds excitement and empowers a child by actively enabling them to choose specific elements of their wish. Looking forward to something positive contributes to the overall impact of the child’s wish.
5. Wish Realisation
5. Wish Realisation
The wish itself is a magical experience for any child – unique to their personality but including their siblings, where possible. We capture a child’s wish on camera whenever we can to provide a memento for those involved.
6. Wish Effect
6. Wish Effect
The positive impact of a wish lasts long after the wish has been granted. It fosters confidence, builds resilience and provides happiness – something joyful for a family to look back on in the days, months and years ahead.
The Wish Journey
of wish children and their parents recommend the Wish Journey as important for every child with a critical illness.
A wish is a carefully planned journey based on the principles of positive psychology. Designed to complement a child’s medical treatment, it aims to give them the hope, joy and resilience they need to face their illness.
The Wish Journey
A life-changing experience – the Wish Journey creates everlasting memories, converting what seems impossible into something that will be unforgettable!
Wishes Granted
Kuyela, 11
Relapsed ALL
I wish to have a Simba Jersey
Kuyela is 11 years old with a passion for football and a love for Simba SC! His wish is to have his very own Simba jersey. Football is a big part of his life as he loves to watch the game anytime it’s on and is always up to play football whenever he gets the chance.
I wish to have a long beautiful dress with a purse
Farhiya is a 10-year-old girl who wishes to have a very beautiful, long princess-like dress with a matching purse. Her love for such dresses began after she saw her friend wearing such a dress with a matching purse and she couldn’t stop admiring it.
Farihya, 10
Wilms Tumor