We have specific policies and guidelines for granting a child’s wish. The physician also plays a major role in determining whether the child’s condition will permit a particular wish to be carried out safely. The Foundation works closely with the wish child’s physician and family to determine the most appropriate time to grant the wish, keeping in mind the child’s treatment protocol or other concerns.
Most wish requests fall into three major categories:
I wish to go…
Some High Hopes kids want to travel to their favorite theme park, while others want to visit an exotic beach, go on a cruise, see snow for the first time or attend a major sporting event or concert.
I wish to meet…
Many want to meet their favorite athlete, recording artist, television personality, movie star, politician or public figure.
I wish to have…
Children often wish for a special gift, like a computer, a tree house, a shopping spree, special adaptive equipment or something that they have coveted for a long time.
