"Watching my son smile so much after many months of tears and unhappiness, gave me the most overwhelming feeling of joy and happiness."
Cash's mom

"Thank you for believing in our little girl, and for giving her the most important gift of all - the gift of HOPE."
Elizabeth's mom

"The memories of happiness we made while in Dallas with Troy and the rest of our family will be called upon to help us through the tough times ahead. Make-A-Wish will always have a special place in our hearts!"
Troy's mom

"I have one more year of chemo, but because of people like you who have given generously to Make-A-Wish, this last year will be a lot more bearable for me. I'm gonna make it!"
Casey

"I requested the wish be at the end of his chemotherapy, many long and difficult months away…What a light at the end of the tunnel his wish was!...Only those who go through something similar can know how valuable it is to simply have something to look forward to, something, and anything beyond treatment."
Jacob's mom

"One day after I'd found out that Alyson was selected as a Make-A-Wish child I asked her what she would wish for if she could do anything or go anywhere. Without hesitation she said, "To go to the Celestial Kingdom (Heaven)." I just hugged her and didn't say anything more about it until the day the volunteers came to ask her what her wish would be. In a way, going to Hawaii was like a family trip to Heaven. We can't thank you enough."
Alyson's parents

"This program has really changed his life. When he was in the hospital for treatment just after his wish, they had him secluded in his room and people could only go in there if they were wearing a mask. He would have gone crazy without his computer. It's also given him a job because he makes things for other people on it. We appreciate so much what has happened to our son."
Jake's mom

"You made a very difficult time in our lives tolerable and hopeful. Because of your work you demonstrate the beauty that still exists in humanity."
Rachel's parents

"Your volunteers were like angels that moved into our lives, took us by the hand and guided us, then let us go. How can we ever thank them enough."
Jonathan's mom

"When we learned of Kevin's disease and what his future entailed, it seemed a dark cloud hung over us and it was hard to think of anything else around Kevin. But when he made his wish, we had something fun and exciting to look forward to. The anticipation and planning brought all of us much joy."
Kevin's mom

"To see her face light up was worth the world."
Kimberlee's mom

"We all felt like little kids, and our mouths hurt from smiling so much."
Brittany's parents

"My trip to Hawaii was great. The fact that everyone got to go because of me made me feel good."
Christopher, 15

"The thing I liked best was swimming with the dolphins. The dolphins were very soft and smooth, kind of like silk."
Chris

"Words cannot express our gratitude, or the emotions we experienced, as we stood by Zachary's side and watched his wish come true. We are not only touched by what you have done for Zachary, but by what your organization stands for, and does for so many other children and their families."
Zachary's parents

"Dad, I'm having so much fun I can't stand it."
Brittany, 5

"I used to read through your newsletter with Elizabeth before her wish was granted. She always enjoyed hearing what others wished for, and she enjoyed the anticipation of her own wish. I am also grateful for the moments when we talked about the children on those pages who had died. It opened the door for us to talk about the seriousness of Elizabeth's own illness."
Elizabeth's mom

"I used to ask, 'Why me?' But I've learned a lot of things people don't learn in a lifetime...to be happy with life...with whatever it brings. It's the way you look at it. I think it's a blessing."
Emily, 16 (cruise wish)

"No matter if I don't know you, but I can feel your love."
Evelyn, 11 (Disney World wish)

"Make-A-Wish offers hope, not only to families, but to all of those people who want to do something for these children."
Jonathan's mom

"I think that I finally realized how much I had relaxed when I saw the faces of the new families arriving at the Village. I knew that I, too, was under a similar strain, and could only hope that those families would find, as I did, that part of them that could let go."
Jonathan's mom

"There was one little boy who had just recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor, and I hope that my sharing of our wish experiences gave his family something else to think about besides the amount of turmoil they were about to undergo."

"My family had not been together for two years, the entire time of my diagnosis and treatment. Six days after my brother returned from an LDS mission, we were off to Hawaii and my wish came true. I will be forever grateful for this chance to be together in Paradise."
Cameron

"The last four years have been extremely difficult. Nicole has been though so much pain and trauma. All of that seems to be behind us now, and our wish trip to Hawaii seemed to cement that. We are a blended family, and this trip gave us a much-needed carefree time together, with no fighting, bickering, or worrying. The kids loved heading out together in bare feet and trotting across the street to the beach."
Nicole's mom

"She smiles and laughs every time she gets on her computer. More and more she is understanding that she can do it on her own. When I watch her, my eyes just water knowing someday she may be able to say, "I love you, mom" through her computer. And it will be because of you that she can do it."
Krystal's Mom

"I just wanted to let you know how enjoyable the Thanksgiving Point activities were. It was so refreshing to have a break from Ôthe condition' and just enjoy ourselves. Landon told his dad he would dream about the pony ride! Our 10-year-old son caught his first fish! And it was also nice to talk to other families with the same conditions.
Landon's mom

"I was in Primary Children's Hospital with an IV in my arm and I was very sad. The doctor told me I couldn't play basketball with the Junior Jazz anymore. And she said I couldn't swim. Then a lady came in and said she knew Make-A-Wish and asked me to think of one thing I wanted more than anything."
Clinton, 12

"It was balm for our souls."
Jonathan's mom

" I never realized the great work the Make-A-Wish Foundation does. I always thought it was for children on their deathbed and their wish was always to go to Disneyland. When the program was actually explained to me, I saw what a blessing it is for the child and what a wonderful opportunity it is for people desiring to serve unselfishly."
Marybeth's mom

"It is very sad to see a child suffer, especially knowing that their time here on earth may be a limited. But for a moment, you are able to make their wishes come true. Thank you for everything, we have some wonderful memories!"
Zachary's parents

They (Wish Granters) were THE BEST!! Kind & considerate. Going out of their way to help. We love them. They will ALWAYS have a special place in our hearts.
Marybeth's mom