Every child deserves to experience childhood joy. And a child’s joy is a light of
hope for all of us – especially during the holiday season. From now through
December 31, you can ring in the holiday season with Make-A-Wish by calling
the Holiday Wish Line.
Dial (480) 914-9474 (WISH) to hear the six wish kids below share their
kid-friendly advice, jokes, inspiring stories, and holiday cheer.
Now, more than ever, the hope and joy of a wish is the most valuable gift you can give. Unwrap the power of a wish for a child with a critical illness and create an immediate turning point in their medical journey. The joy of childhood they’ve lost is now within reach – and, suddenly, they have a better chance of overcoming their illness.
Meet the Wish Kids Behind the Wish Line!
Click to "unwrap" the power of a wish and hear from our wish kids
Addie
Antonia
Deon
Dylon
Phoenix
TJ
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Addie
Antonia
Deon
Dylon
Phoenix
TJ
I wish to go to Alaska
Addie, 10
heart condition
I wish to see snow
Deon, 8
bone marrow transplant
I wish to go to outer space
TJ, 9
cancer
I wish to go on a ski trip
Antonia, 14
lymphoma
I wish to visit my grandpa
Dylon, 8
leukemia
I wish be a vet for a day
Phoenix, 4
respiratory disorder
Addie is a thoughtful and curious 11-year-old who loves to make others smile. Inspired by her favorite content creators’ feature on Alaska, she knew right away that she wanted to experience it herself. Addie’s wish became an unforgettable outdoor adventure, filled with the wonders of nature and more!
TJ is adventurous nine-year-old whose imagination took his wish to a place far, far away – outer space! Fascinated by the stars and planets, he dreams of one day becoming an astronaut and embarking on real-life space missions.
Phoenix’s love for animals inspired her heartfelt wish – to be a vet! Her favorite animals are unicorns and moose, and she even had the chance to care for a furry friend, a dog named “Nuni”, during her wish!
Dylon’s heartfelt wish was to visit his grandpa for the holidays. Surrounded by family, they shared an unforgettable adventure in a winter wonderland! Dylon’s favorite memories from his wish include skiing, snow tubing, and building a snowman with his loved ones.
Fun fact: Deon experienced snow for the very first time during his wish! His favorite moments were sledding and playing in the snow with his family. When he’s not enjoying winter fun, Deon also loves to sing – especially holiday songs!
Antonia is an outgoing and energetic spirit who loves spending quality time with her younger sister. Diagnosed with lymphoma four years ago, she bravely navigated treatments. Now, as she looks back on her journey, she says her wish, “was like a celebration of everything I’ve gone through.”
Want more wish kid stories? Meet our featured "Wishful Giving" wish kids - Antonia, Hazael and Moci!
Hazael
Moci
Antonia