Wish Organizations
There are a large number of wish granting organization throughout the US and the world. This space is too limited to list all of them. To get a greater listing check out-
? Family Village Library-Wish Granting Organizations
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/general/wish-grant-orgs.html
? Patient Centered Guides- Childhood Leukemia Center-Organizations
www.patientcenters.com/leukemia/news/organizations.html
? The American Brain Tumor Association www.abta.org
http://www.abta.org/sharingresources.htm - one can order a resource sheet on this topic
The following are few sites that may be of interest as a starting point -
Make A Wish
The largest non-profit wish granting agency that grants wishes to children under 18 with life-threatening illnesses. Local chapters can be found from this site.
Review 6/06
The Sunshine Foundation
Sunshine Dreams for Kids makes dreams come true for children ages 3 to 19 who are challenged by severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses.
Review 6/06
Dreams Come True-Pennsylvania
Provides wishes to Children in the Lehigh Valley.
Review 6/06
Give Kids The World
This is not a wish granting organization but works with about 300 wish organizations to provide a place to stay when visiting attractions in central Florida. It was founded by a Holocaust survivor. This site will warm your heart.
Review 6/06
Famous Phone Friends
No website but too interesting to pass up
310-204-5683
9101 Sawyer St.
Los Angeles CA 90035
Links children confined in the hospital or home due to illness or injury to entertainers and athletes by phone. Referrals by physicians, nurses, or hospital social workers.
Review 6/06
