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INDEX Page Wishes can't wait!
Some Wishes Can Come True:
The following is a list of national and international organizations whose web sites
indicate that they are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that grant "wishes" to
children with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Many of these organizations
have state or local chapters. Wish organizations that serve specific states only
can be found in the DRM Regional Resources Directory. (Click on name to be taken
to their website)
Children's Wish Foundation International
CWFI fulfills wishes for children under the age of eighteen suffering from a life-
threatening illness. Unlike other wish granting organizations, we do not have
a minimum age, however, if the child's health allows it, we try to wait to fulfill
the wish until the child is old enough to fully enjoy and remember the experience.
P.O. Box 28785, Atlanta, GA 30358
Phone: 800-323-9474 Fax: 770-393-0683
Florida Angel Trips, Inc.
www.floridaangeltrips.org
What we do at Florida Angel Trips Inc. is organize travel packages to Florida.
Packages may include attraction tickets, the beach, lodging, food as well as
travel accommodations. The packages depend solely on the terminally ill individual's
request. Our purpose for Florida Angel Trips Inc. is to provide everlasting
memories for the family members of loved one's who have been diagnosed with
a terminal illness no matter what the age!
Give Kids The World partners with more than 300 wish-granting organizations to
make the Central Florida wish a reality. Families that visit Give Kids The World
must be referred by one of these wish-granting organizations. Children ages
3-18, battling a life-threatening illness as deemed by a medical doctor, are eligible,
regardless of income. A welcome reprieve is just a phone call away. Contact your
local wish-granting organization to learn if your child is eligible for a wish, or call
1-800-995-KIDS, and Give Kids The World can refer you to the wish-granting
- Wish granting -The Wish Granting Program is a very special program
that can, under the right circumstances, provide small miracles for children
with short life expectancies and their families. This program is open to
children ages 4-17.
- Respite Housing-Enduring the stress and uncertainty of a seriously ill
childs medical treatment can be mentally and physically exhausting.
By providing families the opportunity to getaway from the stressful
routine of doctor appointments and medical treatments for a week or
even a few days allows children with life-threatening illnesses and their
families time to rejuvenate themselves and even have a little fun.
- Hospital Housing--Hospital Housing assists families with finding a place to
stay when they must travel far from home for medical treatment. Through
our partnerships with many hotels across the country, Grant-A-Wish/
The Children's Promise Foundation seeks lodging for families where daily
commuting for medical care is not possible
- Dreamsurfer Network--The Dreamsurfer Network is an on-line education
and support network for critically ill teens. The Network provides a
community of friendship and understanding by linking teens from throughout
the world in an encouraging, confidential and counselor-supervised setting.
The password protected site allows participants to openly express their
thoughts and feelings with others experiencing similar circumstances.
Besides the opportunity to meet other teens, the Web site features a
library, games, chat sessions, general medical information and periodically,
the site hosts an Internet based camp! A trained counselor with a master's
in social work helps to manage the Web site and monitor the chat sessions.
- Hospital Dream Boxes-Grant-A-Wish maintains two Dream Boxes in each
participating hospital critical care clinic. When children are undergoing stressful
and often times painful treatment, the medical staff have the children choose
a special focus toy from the Focus Dream Box to encourage them and keep
their minds captivated during this difficult time. After their treatment, the
children may then take a toy home from the Prize Dream Box. Working together,
the two Dream Boxes have a positive and often profound effect on the way
children cope with hospital treatments.
- Support Group Sponsorship-Teenagers and children with life-threatening illnesses
can greatly benefit from knowing other children with similar circumstances. The
groups provide peer support as well as an opportunity to just have some good
old fashion fun. Grant-A-Wish offers logistical assistance to existing support
groups in order to help them be effective. This includes opportunities ranging
from helping them find meeting space to offering off-season retreats using the
accommodations at The Children's House By The Sea.
Kids Wish Network (813) 891-9374 or toll free at (888) 918-9004 Kids Wish Network is a
federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization whose sole mission is to grant
wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Its headquarters are at 160 Scarlet Boulevard,
Oldsmar, FL 34677.Kids Wish Network is currently registered in all 50 states.
threatening illness are potentially eligible for a wish. After a child is referred to the Make-A-
Wish Foundation®, the Foundation will contact the child's treating physician to determine if
the child is medically eligible for a wish, based on the medical criteria established by the Make
-A-Wish Foundation of America. In addition, a child cannot have received a wish from another
referrals for potential wish children from parents or guardians of the child, medical
professionals, or the children themselves. If you believe you know a child that might qualify
having a life-threatening or terminal disorder by allowing their special wish to become reality.
1) Child must be diagnosed as having a life-threatening disorder and
2) Child must be under the age of 21. Immediate families are included in the granting of wishes,
whenever possible.
worldwide, the Foundation provides an impressive menu of both in-patient and outpatient
programs and services. We address the needs of seriously ill children and their families
through six core programs, some directed specifically to the hospital environment, others
designed to support a childs eventual return to home and daily routine. Understanding that
when a child is sick the whole family suffers, our programs always incorporate the entire
- Wishes-Starlight grants wishes to all kinds of seriously ill children,
and includes loved ones
- Fun Centers--is a mobile entertainment unit containing a TV monitor,
VCR and Nintendo game system. Fun Centers roll right up to the side
of the bed, or almost anywhere, to provide much needed play time
during a childs hospital stay.
- Kids Activity Network-brings families together through an array of local
activities and events. A family can enjoy a professional sporting event,
experience the thrill of a theme park, see live plays or the latest hit
movie, or attend one of the many theme parties each chapter organizes
throughout the year. These special events allow families to reconnect
with each other and for parents and children alike to meet others who
are facing similar challenges.
- Refer a Child--Before referring a child to the Sunshine Foundation you
must have permission from that child's parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
After we receive the referral, we will mail an application to the child's
parents within two weeks
- How are dreams granted?-Along with the application, we must also
receive a letter from the child's doctor and a recent copy of the family's
1040 tax return. Once all of these documents are received, the child's
application is processed and goes for approval
- Dreamlifts Sunshine has sponsored more than 69 Dreamlifts, which
included over 80 chartered airplanes. This is Sunshine's way of giving
groups of seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children that
special day in their favorite place...the Magic Kingdom®.
Wishes can't wait
Some Wishes Can Come True:
The following is a list of national and international organizations whose web sites indicate that they are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that grant "wishes" to children with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Many of these organizations have state or local chapters. Wish organizations that serve specific states only can be found in the DRM Regional Resources Directory. (Click on name to be taken to their website)
Brass Ring Society - Chapter locations by state http://www.worldramp.net/brassring/chapters.html
Children's Wish Foundation International -CWFI fulfills wishes for children under the age of eighteen suffering from a life-threatening illness. Unlike other wish granting organizations, we do not have a minimum age, however, if the child's health allows it, we try to wait to fulfill the wish until the child is old enough to fully enjoy and remember the experience. P.O. Box 28785, Atlanta, GA 30358
Phone: 800-323-9474 Fax: 770-393-0683
Florida Angel Trips, Inc.
www.floridaangeltrips.orgWhat we do at Florida Angel Trips Inc. is organize travel packages to Florida. Packages may include attraction tickets, the beach, lodging, food as well as travel accommodations. The packages depend solely on the terminally ill individual's request. Click To register a candidate. Our purpose
for Florida Angel Trips Inc. is to provide everlasting memories for the family
members of loved one's who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness
no matter what the age!
Give Kids the World - Give Kids The World partners with more than 300 wish-granting organizations to make the Central Florida wish a reality. Families that visit Give Kids The World must be referred by one of these wish-granting organizations. Children ages 3-18, battling a life-threatening illness as deemed by a medical doctor, are eligible, regardless of income. A welcome reprieve is just a phone call away. Contact your local wish-granting organization to learn if your child is eligible for a wish, or call 1-800-995-KIDS, and Give Kids The World can refer you to the wish-granting organization in your community.
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Grant-A-Wish Foundation - 1-800-933-5470
- Wish granting -The Wish Granting Program is a very special program that can, under the right circumstances, provide small miracles for children with short life expectancies and their families. This program is open to children ages 4-17.
- Respite Housing-Enduring the stress and uncertainty of a seriously ill childs medical treatment can be mentally and physically exhausting. By providing families the opportunity to getaway from the stressful routine of doctor appointments and medical treatments for a week or even a few days allows children with life-threatening illnesses and their families time to rejuvenate themselves and even have a little fun.
- Hospital Housing-Hospital Housing assists families with finding a place to stay when they must travel far from home for medical treatment. Through our partnerships with many hotels across the country, Grant-A-Wish/The Children's Promise Foundation seeks lodging for families where daily commuting for medical care is not possible
- Dreamsurfer Network-The Dreamsurfer Network is an on-line education and support network for critically ill teens. The Network provides a community of friendship and understanding by linking teens from throughout the world in an encouraging, confidential and counselor-supervised setting. The password protected site allows participants to openly express their thoughts and feelings with others experiencing similar circumstances. Besides the opportunity to meet other teens, the Web site features a library, games, chat sessions, general medical information and periodically, the site hosts an Internet based camp! A trained counselor with a master's in social work helps to manage the Web site and monitor the chat sessions.
- Hospital Dream Boxes-Grant-A-Wish maintains two Dream Boxes in each participating hospital critical care clinic. When children are undergoing stressful and often times painful treatment, the medical staff have the children choose a special focus toy from the Focus Dream Box to encourage them and keep their minds captivated during this difficult time. After their treatment, the children may then take a toy home from the Prize Dream Box. Working together, the two Dream Boxes have a positive and often profound effect on the way children cope with hospital treatments.
- Support Group Sponsorship-Teenagers and children with life-threatening illnesses can greatly benefit from knowing other children with similar circumstances. The groups provide peer support as well as an opportunity to just have some good old fashion fun. Grant-A-Wish offers logistical assistance to existing support groups in order to help them be effective. This includes opportunities ranging from helping them find meeting space to offering off-season retreats using the accommodations at The Children's House By The Sea.
Kids Wish Network (813) 891-9374 or toll free at (888) 918-9004 Kids Wish Network is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization whose sole mission is to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Its headquarters are at 160 Scarlet Boulevard, Oldsmar, FL 34677.Kids Wish Network is currently registered in all 50 states.
Make-a-Wish Foundation of America -  Children under the age of 18 with a life-threatening illness are potentially eligible for a wish. After a child is referred to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, the Foundation will contact the child's treating physician to determine if the child is medically eligible for a wish, based on the medical criteria established by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. In addition, a child cannot have received a wish from another wish-granting organization.How Wishes are Granted The Make-A-Wish Foundation accepts referrals for potential wish children from parents or guardians of the child, medical professionals, or the children themselves. If you believe you know a child that might qualify for a wish, please contact your local Make-A-Wish® chapter or with their online wish referral form
Special Wish Foundation - To enhance the quality of life for those children/adolescents having a life-threatening or terminal disorder by allowing their special wish to become reality. 1) Child must be diagnosed as having a life-threatening disorder and 2) Child must be under the age of 21. Immediate families are included in the granting of wishes, whenever possible. For information on A Special Wish location nearest you E-Mail: spwish@coil.com , or click the drop-down menu that applies to your area at this website http://www.stcharleswrestling.com/spwish/notrails/index_chapters1.html
Starlight Children's Foundation - 323-634-0080 Working with more than 850 hospitals worldwide, the Foundation provides an impressive menu of both in-patient and outpatient programs and services. We address the needs of seriously ill children and their families through six core programs, some directed specifically to the hospital environment, others designed to support a childs eventual return to home and daily routine. Understanding that when a child is sick the whole family suffers, our programs always incorporate the entire family. To find out more about your local chapter, click HERE. Re: Medicine Program (Carmen)E-Mail us at:
info@starlight.org
- Wishes-Starlight grants wishes to all kinds of seriously ill children, and includes
loved ones
- Fun Centers-is a mobile entertainment unit containing a TV monitor, VCR and Nintendo game system. Fun Centers roll right up to the side of the bed, or almost anywhere, to provide much needed play time during a childs hospital stay.
- Kids Activity Network-brings families together through an array of local activities and events. A family can enjoy a professional sporting event, experience the thrill of a theme park, see live plays or the latest hit movie, or attend one of the many theme parties each chapter organizes throughout the year. These special events allow families to reconnect with each other and for parents and children alike to meet others who are facing similar challenges.
- Refer a Child-Before referring a child to the Sunshine Foundation you must have permission from that child's parent(s) or legal guardian(s).After we receive the referral, we will mail an application to the child's parents within two weeks
- How are dreams granted?-Along with the application, we must also receive a letter from the child's doctor and a recent copy of the family's 1040 tax return. Once all of these documents are received, the child's application is processed and goes for approval
- Dreamlifts Sunshine has sponsored more than 69 Dreamlifts, which included over 80 chartered airplanes. This is Sunshine's way of giving groups of seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children that special day in their favorite place...the Magic Kingdom®.
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