Financing wishes for seriously ill children

MAKE-A-WISH® FRANCE

Action zones

Île-de-France

France

The project

YouthSolidarity

For seriously ill children, life is made difficult by the severity of their illness and treatment. Emotionally and physically exhausted, children can take a break from the daily grind of their illness thanks to the Wishing Journey, rediscovering a part of their childhood.

of children who made a wish felt an improvement in their well-being

of parents of children who have made a wish feel better able to support them emotionally

child every hour is eligible for the Make-A-Wish program

Solution

A Make-A-Wish® wish is more than just a gift or a magical day; it's a real adventure, meticulously planned, designed to accompany often heavy medical treatments. Each wish is a unique expression of the child's personality.

Received by volunteers trained in Make-A-Wish® values, it is the fruit of attentive listening, while respecting the privacy of families. Encouraging the child to express his or her wish, to imagine it and see it come to life creates positive experiences and lasting memories.These unique moments foster resilience and help the child adopt a more optimistic outlook on the future.