Special Wishes

Our mission is to make a dream come true for children whose horizons are measured in months and days, and whose dreams of what they will become when they grow up are secondary to dreams of getting well. The families we assist face the harsh realities of hospitals, chemotherapy, surgeries, and living their lives a day at a time. For many of these a "Special Wish" is all they have left. We are focused on helping those in need throughout Connecticut. Our entire staff is comprised of volunteers and over 82 cents of every dollar goes to helping families in need. We don't spend on salaries or advertising. We prefer to funnel our resources where they will do the most good--to the wish children and their families. In addition to our focus on Connecticut children, we are unique because we limit our recipients to those who are 21 or under and to be considered a child need not have a terminal prognosis. We will consider a wish for any child facing a life threatening illness. Our process