Experiences & Wishes
Here are some organizations that grant wishes and wonder-filled experiences to children with cancer and their families.
A Kid Again provides free Adventures to families with children that have life-threatening conditions. These Adventures can include visiting the zoo, sporting events, or amusement parks.
A Moment of Magic fuses arts, crafts, music, theater, and activity to help children express themselves and heal in a supportive environment. Kids can enjoy a virtual meeting with their favorite character, access AMoM Unlimited, and receive individual video requests.
Baking Memories 4 Kids is a nonprofit organization that sells cookies as a fundraising method for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. These families receive an all-expense paid vacation to all theme parks in Orlando, Florida.
Bert’s Big Adventure provides a free, five-day trip to Walt Disney World for children with cancer who are between the ages of five and twelve. Following the trip, BBA provides year-round support through certain programs to create a community of families.
Catch A Dream is a nonprofit organization that grants once-in-a-lifetime hunting and fishing experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses. They have provided nearly 800 trips at no cost to families.
Campaign OAAT selects a few children each month to host a fundraiser for. The proceeds of these fundraisers go to fulfilling one of the child’s biggest dreams.
Carolina Sunshine for Children is a nonprofit group that provides positive, lasting memories for children with life-threatening illnesses. These wishes aim to be a ray of sunshine for children and their families who are going through hard times.
The Disney Compassion Program is sponsored by Give Kids the World, and it grants families free tickets to explore Disney theme parks. These tickets are available to families who have yet to receive Disney tickets through another wish organization.
Do It for the Love aims to inspire hope and healing through the power of music. This organization provides free concert tickets, coordinates meet-and-greets, and can reimburse families for travel as a part of this program.
The Dream Factory is a volunteer-based children’s wish-granting organization that serves children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses.
Hunt of a Lifetime is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to grant children with life-threatening illnesses their hunting and fishing dreams. Events occur throughout the year, all over the country
The Jose Wejebe Foundation honors the legacy of its founder by highlighting his passion for conservation, education, and fishing. The Jose Wejebe Foundation partners with Make A Wish, the Outdoor Dream Foundation, and more, but they also take applications directly
The Kids Wish Network serves children battling life-threatening conditions by granting them wishes personalized to their unique interests. Previous wishes include theme park trips, concerts, sporting events, travel to special destinations, gifts, and more.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation strives to make dreams come true for children diagnosed with critical illnesses, giving them the hope and strength to continue fighting their illnesses.
The Marty Lyons Foundation grants wishes to children diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Funds are obtained through events, foundations, grants, and donations.
The MM Wishes Program grants wishes to children with cancer, including trips, fun requests, or wish items up to $1,000.
Noah’s Gift Grants provide extraordinary experiences to deserving teens 13-19. These gifts are made for teens who dream of an extraordinary experience. It encourages applicants to be creative and to explore opportunities or goals they might not otherwise have had the means to achieve. Applicants are encouraged to explore educational opportunities not covered by scholarships or financial aid, such as study abroad or dues required for participation in service organizations.
Olly the Otter is a tangible character that encourages kids to be active, heal through laughter, and make memories. Olly’s Warriors for cancer kids is a Facebook group that helps connect families going through tough times into one community.
