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

  • Chelsea's Gatsby-Themed Whodunit Wish

    17-year-old Chelsea receives a surprise wish to solve a Great Gatsby-themed whodunit mystery, surrounded by those she holds dear

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  • Artemis' Guns n' Roses Concert Wish

    The Gladstone community comes together with Make-A-Wish to produce a rockin’ wish for 18-year-old Artemis

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  • Adam’s ‘Dig It’ Wish

    10-year-old Adam traded his toolbelt for the driver's seat of a digger as he wished to experience the ‘Dig IT' excavator park in Queensland.

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  • Alex's Lightsaber Wish

    16-year-old Alexander (Alex) graduated from Padawan to Jedi Knight after completing his training and building his very own Lightsaber.

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  • Blake's Video Game Real-Life Adventure Wish

    9-year-old Blake experiences the real-life thrills of his favourite video game on the Gold Coast

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  • Audrey's Lego-Lover Wish

    As a part of World Wish Day, we're celebrating the impact of incredible and unique wishes like Audrey's!

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  • Alexander's Tasty Tassie Wish

    As a part of World Wish Day, we're celebrating the impact of incredible and unique wishes like Alexander's.

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  • Eve's Turtle-y Wonderous Wish

    After experiencing anxiety over her medical condition, 12-year-old Eve comes out of her shell, thanks to her wish.

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  • Harry's Paws-itively Royal Wish

    Princesses + puppies = the two things that 6-year-old Harriet (Harry) adores most in the world. We brought them together to make her wish come true!

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  • Sammy's Ice Castle Cubby Wish

    Whether it’s a scary procedure in the hospital or a bad dream at home, 6-year-old Sammy draws courage and bravery from her ice-castle cubby wish.

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  • Charlie Parties with Mickey

    One of Disney’s most beloved characters joins 7-year-old Charlie and his friends for a super fun dance party!

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  • Braxtyn Buddies up with Batman

    10-year-old Braxtyn (Brax) may be shy, but he sure wasn’t afraid to help his favourite superhero catch the bad guys!

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Wish kids featured on this page

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