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Little Wishes: Bringing Comfort To Every Bedside

June 15, 2026
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Because of your generous support, Little Wishes was able to bring comfort to children like 17-year-old Zami throughout her cancer journey. With the ability to choose a new wish every two weeks, we were at her bedside from her very first wish of a camera to her final bell ringing celebration, marking her end of treatment.

“Every little wish was a lifeline of comfort, reminding me that I was not alone and there were people who, without even knowing me, cared about me.” - Zami

 

We don't miss a milestone celebration!

A spinal cord injury left Meikhi paralyzed and changed everything in an instant. His 17th birthday dinner was one more thing he thought he would miss, but no way would we let that happen. We brought his favorite steakhouse experience straight to his bedside!

This is what Little Wishes is all about, showing up in moments that matter, so kids like Meikhi don’t miss out.

 

We bring camp to the hospital bedside!

When cancer stole 8-year-old Rylin’s camping adventure, Little Wishes stepped in and brought the camping magic right to her bedside.

 

Rad to the bone and brave to the core…

7-year-old Malachi waited over 250 days for a heart transplant. Supported by a VAD (a ventricular assist device that helps his heart pump blood), his time outside his hospital room is limited, so his special little wish was a walking treadmill, giving him a way to keep moving, build strength, and stay ready for the heart meant just for him.

 

He fought for every heartbeat… now every pedal counts.

During cancer treatment, Preston suffered a terrifying setback that led to cardiac arrest. He spent both his second and third birthdays in the hospital where Little Wishes was there to celebrate along side him.

Today, cancer free, Preston rode his send-off wish, his very first “big boy bike,” all the way to the end of treatment bell. A true miracle in motion.

 

The land of play!

With your generous support, Imani found joy in the middle of one of her most painful sickle cell crises. As she worked to regain the strength and confidence to use her arms again, Barbie wishes brought comfort, distraction, and a reason to smile.

Your donation can help children like Imani replace fear and pain with hope and joy.

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