Wish stories

Learn about inspirational wish children and the amazing people who help their wishes come true.

Wish kid Cooper is smiling from his wheelchair, waving his red and blue stripped scarf

Inspirational wish stories

  • Big-hearted Lester the wishmaker

    Former baker Lester Rogers has helped Make-A-Wish rise in the Queensland town of Bundaberg, volunteering for an amazing 32 years.

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  • Adelaide's own Wish Man

    Frank Jackowiak has been the heart and soul of Adelaide's Make-A-Wish Branch since he helped start it in 1986.

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  • Make-A-Wish Australia wish kid Ailish

    Finally, Ailish can breathe easy

    Ailish was born with cystic fibrosis and has had to fight all the way to stay alive. But she has never given up.

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  • Make-A-Wish Australia's first wish kid Shawn sat with the Western Bulldogs

    The brave Bulldog who wished first

    Like the Bulldogs footy team he loved, Shawn showed resilience and determination. He was also Australia's first wish child.

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  • Make-A-Wish Australia wish kid Ayla

    The day Ayla met Katy Perry

    Like the words from her idol Katy Perry's hit song 'Roar', Ayla is a fighter, and she's dancing through the fire.

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  • Make-A-Wish wish kid Luka Angel

    Angel with a heart of gold SalonStars

    Brave Luka-Angel had a heart transplant and is now hoping for a chance to act in a TV show or movie.

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  • Make-a-Wish Australia wish kid Lucas

    Slam dunk for gamer Lucas

    Lucas is a champion NBA2K player and he will become even more popular carrying the Make-A-Wish logo.

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  • Cooking up a delicious wish

    Pint-sized Poppy likes to make yummy food in the kitchen and wished to cook with celebrity chef Justine Schofield.

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  • Human of Make-A-Wish Jessica

    Sister's passing inspires Jess

    Jessica is now giving back to Make-A-Wish after her sister Lizzie's passing in 2013.

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  • Make-A-Wish Australia wish kid Hunter

    Snow trip gives Hunter strength

    Hunter wanted to feel snow between his fingers for the first time in his life.

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  • Make-A-Wish wish kid Daniel

    A puppy for brave Daniel

    Daniel's wish for a puppy comes true!

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  • Make-A-Wish wish kid Scarlett dressed as a fairy

    Just call her Dr Scarlett Dolittle

    Sweet Scarlett has battled through cancer and now wants to be a Zookeeper caring for animals of all shapes and sizes.

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Wish kids featured on this page

⭐ Alexander, 15, neurofibromatosis, 'I wish to have the ultimate Tassie foodie holiday'.