I wish to be a nurse

Sophyii

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autoimmune disorder

Wish kid Sophyii in a nurse uniform in a hospital hallway
Give hope where it’s needed most. Grant a life‑changing wish today.

Together, we grant wishes to children fighting critical illnesses in Maryland, D.C. and northern Virginia.

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Give children renewed strength to fight their illnesses using the power of a wish.

Join thousands of others who raise vital funds that match their passions.

Read our latest wish kid stories and follow along on each of their journeys.

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For every wish we grant, there are three more children with critical illnesses whose wishes need your financial support.

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Every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness.

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To date, we have granted over 12,000 wishes and counting!