The Children's Wish Foundation is a federally chartered, non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling a favorite wish for children between the ages of three and eighteen who are diagnosed to have high risk, life-threatening illnesses. The Prince Edward Island Chapter relies solely on the generosity of Islanders, who through donations and fundraisers, enable our Chapter to continue its work of granting the wishes of Island children. As public awareness increases, so do the number of children requesting our assistance. That is why it is so important for our Chapter to have a constant source of funds on hand. The average cost of granting a wish on Prince Edward Island is $10,000.

Each wish is an individual adventure, carefully structured to meet the needs of that particular child. A wish truly belongs to the child. It may be the one event in their lives through which they regain some sense of control as the child is given the power to determine the wish. Although it cannot change the outcome, contemplating all the possibilities is a wonderful distraction from the harsh realities of illness. A family becomes involved in discussing and planning and most importantly the focus is shifted to the anticipation of a happy experience.

Our vision is that every child enjoys the best quality of life possible, including the experience of laughter, shared joy and treasured memories with the most important people in their lives. If you would like to volunteer and help us continue to grant the wishes of Island children, please call the Foundation office at 1-800-267-9474 or 566-5526 or email pei@childrenswish.ca.