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

  • Sahara's pawsome wish

    Sahara uses her love for animals to care for rescue cats and dogs!

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  • Sharny's Snow Wish Leads To New Life Adventure

    Wish mum Tina tells us about her daughter Sharny, and how her wish was just the beginning of a new adventure.

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  • Zeth's ultimate Spider-Man Adventure

    Local hero Zeth disarmed Doctor Octupus' dangerous device just in time, saving the day and the city, all with a little help from his pal Spider-Man!

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  • Young artist becomes Wish Ambassador

    Meet Andrea Alzened, former wish kid now Wish Ambassador whose wish to be an artist came true in 2015.

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  • Mackenzie sets her sights on the Field of Light

    10-year-old Mackenzie is counting down the days until her wish to visit the Field of Light and Uluru comes true.

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  • Gus shopped up a storm

    After many Covid delayed attempts, Gus finally got to go on his wish on a perfect summer day in Melbourne.

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  • New pony Prada is the mane event

    Bridgette can’t wait to finally meet her new dream horse, Prada.

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  • Jada's and Penny's hearts bring them together

    Jada and her wish cat Penny both have a unique heart condition which makes their bond even tighter.

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  • Crusader Cooper can't wait for real life 'Frozen'

    Since the first time watching 'Frozen', Cooper has been snow excited about his winter wonderland adventure.

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  • Jade's unforgettable Frozen wish!

    Disney fan Jade's wish to see Frozen the Musical came true with an unexpected twist halfway through the show!

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  • Impact of sister’s wish lasts for decades

    Decades after her sister's wish was granted, Annika has joined the WishForce to make wishes come true for sick kids.

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  • Caelan's world turns full circle

    Former wish kid Caelan and mum Sharon have both faced and beaten cancer.

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Wish kids featured on this page

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