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