THE WISH EFFECT
The experience of a wish has a proven, lasting and life-changing impact on a child with a critical illness and everyone around them
THE WISH EFFECT
The experience of a wish has a proven, lasting and life-changing impact on a child with a critical illness and everyone around them
International research and wish family feedback show that wishes work to complement a child’s medical treatment. Wishes act as a healthy distraction from the distressed times and bring immense joy. It uplifts the wish child, makes them more resilient. The wish motivates the wish child to achieve their personal and medical goals. This in turn, uplifts the wish family and community around them.
HOW WISHES WORK
Hope and Strength
Often the child feels hopeless during his/her illness. A wish desired provides hope and encourages the child to dream about their most cherished wish come true. A wish fulfilled provides children the emotional strength and psychological benefits to beat their critical illness.
Far Reaching Effect
Families, Volunteers, supporters, medical professionals and entire communities – are who are connected with the wish child, are positively impacted from the wish that radiates and touches the lives of children with critical illnesses.
Lasting Impact
The powerful wish experience creates amazing memories that will last a lifetime. They continue to inspire confidence and strength for the child, long after the wish has been granted, enabling him/her to better cope with the fear and pain associated with their medical battle.
