Make-A-Wish UK

Four-year-old Nellie was diagnosed with Metachromatic leukodystrophy - a degenerative and life-limiting metabolic disease.Today we're sharing Nellie's wish to go on a UK holiday woodland break and stay in a treehouse, as written and captured by her family I felt very stressed before Nellies trip ...

Flory was diagnosed with Batten disease, a life-limiting neurodegenerative condition. This means that every two weeks, she attends hospital for infusions to slow down the progression of the disease and this disruption from her normal day-to-day routine causes her distress and anxiety.When Flory a...

Its the end of #VolunteersWeek, and we want to take this time to say thank you.From carrying out wish discoveries, speaking, and helping at events, to preparing wish anticipation packs and so much more, we couldnt do the work we do without our incredible Wish Makers Over the past week, weve share...

When Abbie was just five, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition impacting her mobility. She spent lots of her childhood in and out of hospital but was granted a wish to head to Disneyland Paris with her family.Reflecting on her wish, Abbie told us: it was so special to m...

How do you choose to spend your day? Is it at work? School or university? Perhaps socialising with family and friends. Wish families tell us they spend countless hours going through gruelling treatment, often travelling far from home for this vital care. They tell us about the enduring uncertaint...

Introducing Wish Maker Ryan Ryan has been volunteering for us for 9 months now and has got stuck in a variety of ways. To name a few, hes:- collected cheques and thanked organisations for their support.- Helped out at A Night of Wishes ball. - Attended wishes with families to provide support. As ...

Nine-year-old Poppy, whos lived with leukaemia since the age of three, fulfilled her biggest dream of having her very own art exhibition.Thanks to @artofwishes - a fundraising initiative founded by @batiaofer that supports @makeawishuk - Poppy not only had her wish granted at @christiesinc in Lon...

For me, volunteering is important as it is a way to give back and selfishly, there is a lovely feeling when you know what you have helped with has made a child smile. - Emma.Wish Makers are a huge part of what we do here at Make-A-Wish UK. Today, as part of our #VolunteersWeek celebrations, Emma'...

Sumaiya heard about volunteering and becoming a Wish Maker when she was a student. She is now one of our incredible Bengali interpreters, helping Bengali wish children and wish families communicate during their wish discoveries (talking through ideas for what they might want for their wish) This ...

This morning, our CEO, Jason, appeared on @BBCBreakfast to speak about the importance of volunteering ahead of #VolunteersWeek starting on Monday.He chatted with Naga and Charlie alongside celebrity chef and volunteer, Levi Roots about how your time, whether volunteered regularly or on a more ad ...

Gaming is a lifeline for lots of critically ill children. It gives them the chance to connect and engage with loved ones when treatment otherwise stops them. They can escape reality and be whoever they want to be Ahead of Wish 200 Week returning this July, were giving you the chance to level up y...

After receiving her leukaemia diagnosis, nine-year old Poppys love for art provided a reassuring constant in a world with lots of unexpected events. It took her out of the hospital room and into her imagination, which helped pass long hours. Now post-treatment, Poppys love for art has only grown ...