Out of respect for the privacy of the children and families we serve, children who may be eligible to receive a wish can be referred by one of three sources:
- Medical professionals treating the child (doctor, nurse, social worker or child-life specialist)
- The child's parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
- The potential wish child
If you know of a child who may qualify for our services, ask the parents if they know about Make-A-Wish.
Lucas, like most five year olds, is very interested in Disney. So, when asked what he wanted for his wish, he requested one of the most popular wish destinations...Disney World. Lucas and his family spent Spring Break in sunny Florida visiting the various Disney theme parks and meeting the many Disney characters. They had opportunity to enjoy the neighboring attractions, as well. The family was incredibly moved by the kindness and generosity of the staff and volunteers at Give Kids the World and mentioned that everyone recognized the Make-A-Wish logo and treated Lucas fabulously. Thanks to the generosity of sponsor Pacific Rebekah Lodge IOOF, Lucas and his family enjoyed the wish of a lifetime.