47 children.

47 families.

47 cancer diagnoses. 

By the end of the day, 47 more kids like Daniel will be diagnosed with cancer – a diagnosis that no child or family is prepared to hear. 

Daniel found out he had cancer at just 2 years old, when his lymph node became swollen. Because of complications with his biopsy, his tumor grew significantly before he was finally able to begin treatments. His family was anxious and scared, and Daniel didn’t quite understand what was going on.

We put together a special card today for wish kids like Daniel facing cancer in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, and our goal is to collect at least 470 signatures in honor of the 47 children diagnosed each day. So please, will you sign our card now to make sure wish kids with cancer know that this community is sending them strength and encouragement?

As the Chief Mission Officer at Make-A-Wish^®, there is nothing more profound than seeing the impact of a wish come true. Daniel’s wish is no exception.

When a health care worker first mentioned Make-A-Wish to Daniel’s mom, she was thrilled that Daniel could experience a wish amid all the fear and confusion. He wished for animal toys and a tablet. Now, he uses them every day, going back and forth from the hospital. At his wish reveal, he was so happy and overwhelmed with gifts that he couldn’t even speak. 

While thousands of wish kids wait for the comfort of their own wish experience, you can help us send them much-needed support by signing our special card before National Cancer Survivors Day is over at midnight:

Please, help us reach our 470 signature goal now to let wish kids facing cancer know that they’re not alone – that this community is right by their side and sending them strength.

Thank you so much for being there for wish kids when it matters most,

Frances Hall
Chief Mission Officer
Make-A-Wish