Apply for a magical wish
Wishes are as unique as the children themselves and whether a child wants to be a fireman, meet a real-life mermaid or even the Loch Ness Monster, we work hard to make that wish come true.
Refer a child for a wish
At present, we are only able to accept referrals from medical professionals for children/young people.
The child/young person must meet our eligibility criteria in order for us to consider them for a wish. If you have any more questions check out our frequently asked questions.
At present, we are only able to accept referrals from medical professionals for children/young people.
You can express your interest in a wish by filling out a short form and if your child meets our eligibility criteria we can start the wish process.
Before you fill out our Wish Referral form you’ll need to have/know:
- Your contact details
- Wish Child's name/DOB/address, Parent/Guardian name/DOB/address/contact information
- If the child you’re supporting has had a wish granted in the past (please note, we no longer grant second wishes)
- Medical contact details for child's Main Consultant or CNS (leading in the child/young person's care)
For a child to be eligible to have a wish granted by Rays of Sunshine, the child must:
1. Be currently living with a serious or life-limiting illness
2. Be aged between three and 18 years of age*
3. Be a UK resident
4. Not had a previous wish from Rays of Sunshine or another wish granting charity
5. Not be in remission or post-treatment for more than five years
*A completed referral must be received the day before the child’s 18th birthday to be accepted
We categorise our wishes into different ‘wish types’ – to go, to meet, to be, to have and at-home experiences. We are currently not offering international travel.
Our experienced Wish Granters will work with the child and their family to determine the type of wish that can be granted and how best to deliver the experience.
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