Granted Wishes
When You Wish Upon a Star have proudly been granting Wishes for over 35 years to some very brave and courageous children who live with a life threatening or terminal illness.
We are only able to grant the Wishes of hundreds of sick children and their families every year through community fundraising, corporate fundraising and donations. As a non government funded charity we rely on amazing people like you to continue our mission of granting Wishes to children who truly deserve to feel joy. Please take a moment to explore the many ways you can donate to When You Wish Upon a Star here .
Rio's Wish
Eight-year-old Rio, who has Down’s Syndrome and Tracheobronchomalacia, is a devoted football fan with a big passion for the game.
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Kai King's Wish
We are delighted to share a few photos from Kai King's recent Wish.
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Cara's Wish
Thirteen-year-old Cara had a heartfelt wish to visit Disney World in Florida with her mum, dad, and brother Fraser.
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Bobbi's Wish
Six-year-old Bobbi, who is bravely battling B-Cell Leukemia, had a magical wish to visit Disneyland Paris.
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Oscar's Wish
Oscar, who has Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, wished to visit Italy with his Mummy, Daddy, and brother Theo.
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Caitlin's Wish
Caitlin, age 15, is currently undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer and wished to visit Euro Disney with her family.
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Mollie's Wish
We are so delighted to share with you some very special photos from a very magical wish for mermaid Mollie.
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Devon’s Wish
Devon, who is bravely battling acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, is a huge cricket fan.
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Issac's Wish
Issac's wish was to visit Disney World with his family!
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Kalem's Wish
Kalem's magical wish came true, and he enjoyed an unforgettable trip to CBeebies Land!
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Ethan's Wish
Ethan, a brave 9-year-old battling Malignant Medulloblastoma, is a passionate gamer and Lego enthusiast.
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Reem's Wish
Reem, a courageous 10-year-old living with Marshall-Smith Syndrome, had one magical wish to visit Disney World in Florida.
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Emilie's Wish
Emilie, a brave 9-year-old battling Leukaemia, had a heartfelt wish to visit London and experience the Taylor Swift bus and the Jellycat adventure.
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Oscar's Wish
We're thrilled to share some wonderful photos from Oscar's Disneyland Wish!
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Rowan's Wish
As Taylor Swift takes the stage for her final European date in London, we look back on a truly “enchanting” Taylor Swift Wish Weekend in Edinburgh for the inspirational Rowan and her lovely sister Faith.
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Rayyan's Wish
Rayyan's dream was to become a zookeeper for a day.
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Freya's Wish
When You Wish Upon a Star granted Freya’s Wish to go to Disneyland Paris with her family and experience the true Disney magic.
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Kaiann's Wish
Kaiann's wish was to go to Disney in Florida to experience all the parks and have much needed family time together.
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Alana's Wish
Alana, aged 15, who is diagnosed with Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the cervix cancer had her Wish to have a weekend stay in London and go to the Abba Voyage Show granted.
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Franco's Wish
At the age of 9, Franco battles Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.
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Lauren & Olivia's Wish
Lauren and Olivia travelled to Orlando Florida to visit the wizarding world at Universal Studios.
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Brody's Wish
Brody's Wish to visit Disneyland alongside his parents.
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Theo's Wish
Theo's Wish at Universal Studios Florida.
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Lucia's Wish
Lucia's heartwarming Disney Wish
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Riley's Wish
Riley's thrilling theme park Wish.
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Emily's Wish
"It was the perfect place for Emily to have fun in the water and enjoy the evening entertainment"
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Carter's Wish
Carter's adventurous Disney holiday
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Tom's Wish
"He lived his best life for the week we were away"
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Penelope's Wish
"After years of fear and trauma thank you for giving our family the opportunity to heal and experience all the Disney magic and sparkle"
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Nancy's Wish
Nancy becomes a Disney Princess and meets her hero.
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Ryan's Wish
Ryan's Wish was a game changer for him!
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Austin's Wish
"The following day he kept asking us about his day, I think he wanted to check it wasn't a dream."
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Rosie's Wish
"When Rosie first set eyes on Belle's Castle, she burst into happy tears"
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Amelia's Wish
Amelia's unique Wish to walk with Wolves!
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Olivia's Wish
Olivia packed her trunk and went on a magical trip.
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Marlie's Wish
"Me and his dad feel so grateful to have had this opportunity to take him and spend some time together as a family being out of hospital."
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Jessica's Wish
“What can we say except thank you for Jessica's Wish. We've honestly had the most amazing weekend and created some beautiful memories!"
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Emily's Wish
Emily's incredible holiday with her parents to Disneyland, Paris.
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Isabelle’s Wish
Magical time at Harry Potter Studios
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Declan's Wish
We recently granted animal-crazy Declan’s Wish to be a Zoo Keeper and spend some quality time with his family in the Capital City.
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Matthew's Wish
✨"This is something none of us will forget" ✨
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Megan's Wish Comes True
to see George Ezra
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Sophie's Wish to Florida
Sophie's Wish to Florida
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Adie's Wish
Returning from his magical Wish to Milan, after receiving their Wish Travel Voucher, we have a lovely message and beautiful photos to share with you.
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Grace's Wish To Florida
It is with pure delight we are able to share this amazing Wish.
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Vivienne's Wish
£2000 Wish Travel Voucher
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Chloe’s Wish to Florida
Chloe's wish to go to Florida
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Jack Meets Harry Kane
Jack's meet & greet with Harry Kane
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Leila's Wish
Our beautiful Wish child Leila
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Amera's Wish Presentation
Amera's Wish Presentation
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Leos Trip to Alton Towers
Leos Trip to Alton Towers
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Owais’s Wish
England V West Indies Cricket Match
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Nikel's Wish to EuroDisney
Nikel and his family were starting their experience of Disney Land Paris
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Archie's Wish to Florida
A special message from a special Wish family.
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Elliotts Wish for a Nintendo Switch
Elliot’s Wish has started to come true
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Felix's Wish
Felix's wish was to swim In The sea at a sunny seaside
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Amy's Wish
Amy’s wish was to simply dance, and dance she did.
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James' Wish
James' Wish was to go to Florida
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Luca's Wish
Luca meets The Gaming Beaver at the Google Head Quarters
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Amy's Wish
Amy's Magical Birthday Party
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Jake's Wish
Jakes MacBook Pro has arrived, ready for an amazing young man
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Mason's Wish
It has been an absolute pleasure to meet Mason and his family, and to be able to present Mason with his Wish of an iPad and lots of his favourite Marvel toys.
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Caleb's Wish
A Florida Wish Comes True For a Very Special Young Man.
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Ruby's Wish
Princess Ruby was invited to dance in Clara’s magical dream at the Nutcracker Ballet.
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James & Caroline's Wish
We Have received a special thank you from one of our Wish families. Well we’re back from a holiday of a lifetime! Where do we start!
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Lily's Wish
“Some days call for a little sparkle” - Princess Lily is off to meet Minnie Mouse The Scotland team had such a wonderful time on Friday afternoon when we presented Princess Lily with her Wish.
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Harry's Wish
Harry had a truly magical time in Disneyland.
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Tomas & Charlotte's Wish
We are delighted to have granted Tomas' and Charlotte's Wish of a family trip to Florida.
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Jack's Wish
The Fat Controller kindly took time out of his busy schedule at the weekend to give a huge surprise to our special Wish child Jack.
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Jasmin's Wish
We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Jasmin's family for letting us share just some of the beautiful photographs of Jasmin's Wish.
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