Frequently Asked Questions
How do you find the children?
The wish children are referred to us by their parents, physician, social worker, teacher or neighbor. Some kids even refer themselves. Anyone can refer a child to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. But the family needs to be aware of and agree to the referral.
Are all the children terminal?
No, the Make-A-Wish Foundation fulfills wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses. A great majority of the children we have helped are still alive today.
Do most of the wish children have cancer?
No, while children with cancer are probably our biggest population of children served, we also work with children who have a range of illnesses including Duchennes' Muscular Dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, transplants and many other syndromes and illnesses.
46% of wish children choose to go to a Disney theme park or on a Disney Cruise as their wish
