Children must meet these criteria at the time of referral:

• Diagnosed with a critical illness, i.e., a progressive, degenerative or malignant condition that is placing the child's life in jeopardy

• Older than 2½ years and younger than 18

• Has not received a wish from another wish-granting organization

Wishes for critically ill children.

We all look forward to the day when no more children have life-threatening medical conditions. Until that time, Make-A-Wish remains committed to a vision of granting a wish to every eligible child. Because wishes make very sick kids feel better – and sometimes, when they feel better, they get better

Rhode Island children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 years of age who are facing a life-threatening medical condition that is malignant, progressive or degenerative.

Family Programming [https://www.childrens-wishes.org/family-programming/]

Children’s Wishes is a Rhode Island based organization committed to providing life enhancing experiences to children facing significant medical challenges. Our Wish Granting approach involves the entire family to build lasting relationships along the way.

Child aged 3-18 with a life-threatening illness and live in Rhode Island and areas of Southeastern Massachusetts.

We exist to grant that “one memorable wish” for medically qualified children ages 3 through 18 who have a life-threatening illness and live in Rhode Island and areas of Southeastern Massachusetts.

Founded in 1982, we are the oldest wish granting organization in RI. We have been serving ill children and their families in our community for over 36 years.

Open to any young person under the age of 18 and who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

A non-profit wish fulfilling organization who provide life-changing experiences for seriously ill children. Anyone can refer a child.

Grants wishes to children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Relies on medical professionals and parents for referrals.

Children ages 3 - 18.

Grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses and assists those experiencing poverty, abuse, or homelessness. Offers funeral cost assistance to families who have lost a child. 

Serves all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico and grants wishes to children in the United States with terminal illnesses or life-threatening medical conditions that create the probability the children will not survive beyond their 18th year.

Children from income-limited families living with a chronic illness, a physical challenge or suffering from the trauma of abuse.

Fulfills dreams and wishes of chronically ill, terminally ill, children with disabilities and abused children. The majority of wishes the Sunshine Foundation fulfills are to visit a Central Florida attraction.

Child [or adult] who is terminally ill or disabled

A wish-granting charity specializing in sending critically ill and disabled youth and disabled veterans on a free outdoor adventure of their dreams.

Provides the public with an easy way to grant wishes to children that are living with chronic illnesses around the world.

Children with life-threatening diseases and life-altering conditions

Provides long term care and a better quality of life for children with cancer and children in need, their families and communities, through financial assistance, education, medical support, therapeutic play and outreach care programs.

Services Include:

• Educational Scholarships for children with cancer
• Free Sports, Arts & Equine Therapy Programs
• Financial support: Emergency, Basic Living, Life Enhancing & Life Saving expenses included.

Children between the ages of 3 and 18, who have been diagnosed by a licensed doctor with a critical illness.

Give Kids The World Village is an 84-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families.

Find a wish-granting organization near you: Children are sponsored in their local communities by one of over 250 wish-granting organizations and children's hospitals that partner with Give Kids The World.

Assists special needs children under the age of 21 with a physical disability )such as, but not limited to, spina bifida, paralysis, missing limbs) or illness (such as, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer).

Families who wish to receive assistance must complete an application and submit required supporting documents. There is a $50,000 maximum annual income threshold.

Provides grants for life-changing equipment, medical supplies, essential family bills, specialized camps, and therapeutic toys. $500 maximum one-time grant allowance per recipient family. Funds are awarded on a case by case basis.

Focuses on aid that will benefit children, older adults, and vulnerable populations. Limited to US residents and max of $200 per request.

Provides financial assistance wish granting to applicants who successfully demonstrate need.

Children with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions and those in hospital care.

A 501c3 organization that partners with world-class brands and companies, charitable foundations, socially-aware groups and organizations, and philanthropic individuals to bring entertainment, education, and innovative technology to seriously ill children through a nationwide network of community partners. Projects in need of funding are as diverse as the communities they support.

• Comfort Items for Distressed Adults/Children

Honor a living or deceased child/teen under the age of 25. Legacy recipient must have battled, fought, or conquered a life-threatening disease, condition, or cancer. If the candidate is still in treatment, the family must be in a position to discuss legacy and assist in minor planning. Legacy recipient must live within the United States

Works with families to create meaningful legacies for their living or passed children.