Make-A-Wish | Make-A-Wish of Illinois

1 West Old State Capital Plaza, Suite 721, Springfield, IL 62701

Eligibility

Children must meet the following criteria at the time of referral: - Must be older than 2 1/2 and younger than 18 - Must live in Illinois - Diagnosed with a critical illness (i.e., a progressive, degenerative, of malignant condition that is placing the child's life in jeopardy); The child's treating physician makes the final determination of whether a child's medical condition qualifies him or her for a wish - Must have not received a wish from another wish-granting organization

Required documents

Varies by service

(217) 544-9470

Voice - Main Phone

https://wish.org/illinois

Application process

Referral form available online (Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge recommended for form completion); Referrals accepted from: - Children being treated for a critical illness - Parents or legal guardians - Medical professionals such as providers, nurses, social workers, or child-life specialists - Family members with detailed knowledge of the child's current medical condition If the referral form is completed by an unapproved referral source, the request is not considered an official referral but a request for additional information

Fees

None

Service area

Description

Grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength, and joy.

What's Here

Wish Foundations

Providing organization

Make-A-Wish of Illinois

Grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength, and joy.