Paediatric illness causes considerable upheaval to children and their families. From the moment of diagnosis, worry, disruption, medical appointments, financial concerns and feelings of isolation cast a shadow over the pleasures of childhood and family life.

1. F O U N D A T I O N : T H E P O S I T I V E I M P A C T O F
G R A N T I N G C H I L D R E N ’ S W I S H E S
THE MAKE-A-WISH

2. M A R K L Y T T L E T O N
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Paediatric illness causes considerable upheaval to children and their families. From
the moment of diagnosis, worry, disruption, medical appointments, financial concerns
and feelings of isolation cast a shadow over the pleasures of childhood and family life.
THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION:
THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF GRANT-
ING CHILDREN’S WISHES

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M A R K L Y T T L E T O N
By granting wishes for children diagnosed
with life-threatening and life-limiting
conditions, the Make-A-Wish Foundation
benefits children and their families in a
variety of different ways. Granting wishes
not only broadens children’s horizons,
but also gives them and their families
something to look forward to in tough times,
providing distraction and respite, as well as
promoting wellbeing, family bonding, social
engagement and inclusion.
A wish is more than a mere moment in
a child’s life. It fills the days, months and
years afterwards. Along with the hope, joy
and happiness created by these unique
experiences sits a new sense of resilience,
confidence and self-worth.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation puts the child
at the heart of their experience, granting a
wish that is unique to them and creating an
experience that will engage and excite them.
Granting the wish of a child affected by a life-
threatening or life-limiting illness not only
enriches their life, but also improves the lives
of their parents and siblings too, providing a
welcome escape and an opportunity to build
memories to treasure forever.

4. You can learn more about the
Make-A-Wish Foundation by
visiting the blog of Mark Lyttleton.