Who is eligible?

A child with a life-threatening medical condition who has reached the age of 2 1/2 and is under the age of 18 at the time of referral, is potentially eligible for a wish.

After a child is referred to the Make-A-Wish Foundation^®, the Foundation will contact the child's treating physician to determine whether the child is medically eligible for a wish, based on the medical criteria established by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. In addition, a child cannot have received a wish from another wish-granting organization.

How can I refer a child?

To learn more about referring a child who lives in the United States or one of its territories, you may use our online inquiry form or contact your local chapter.

If you would like to learn more about referring a child residing outside the United States, please contact Make-A-Wish Foundation^® International. If you are not eligible to refer a child, please ask the child's family to visit our Web site or contact their local chapter or international affiliate.