<Wish Stories>

Rays of Sunshine believes that children with serious illnesses deserve to have their dreams fulfilled. A wish gives children pure joy and creates precious memories. Read about our recent wishes directly from the children and families we have granted them for.

A girl watching Pink with her mum looking up at her

Eashan the Brave's super London wish

We treated Eashan the Brave's family to a super exciting trip to London, where they got to go behind the scenes of The Lion King Musical and see the sights of the capital.

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Two men standing in front of a step and repeat board featuring the Alton Towers logo. The younger of the two men is wearing a black hoodie which reads Daz Games, while the older is wearing an open black shirt and t-shirt and a baseball cap with a pink brim.

James's 'scarily good' Daz wish

We helped James meet his favourite YouTuber, Daz Black, and the pair completed Daz's Alton Towers scare-maze together.

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Tomas's super-cool Deadpool & Wolverine wish

We teamed up with Disney to grant Tomas's wish to attend the premiere of Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine movie!

His family were treated like VIPs, and got to meet Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.

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Teen girl smiles for the camera while stood next to woman who also smiles. The girl has french plaited hair, and hoop earrings, and wears a white long-sleeve top with a picture of a woman on the front. The woman is dressed all in black, with a silver chain. They are stood against a teal coloured wall

Abbie's awesome Jess Glynne wish

We granted 16-year-old Abbie's wish to meet the singer whose music makes her happiest.

Abbie had a morning of pampering, followed by a VIP Q&A with Jess herself! She finished the day with an unforgettable concert.

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Sanna's amazing Olly Murs wish

We granted 18-year-old Sanna's wish to meet one of her favourite musicians, Olly Murs, with help from our friends at The Fragrance Shop.

Sanna had a day full of pampering and fragrance goodies, and even got to have a mini-photoshoot with Olly!

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Avleen's super Smyths Toys wish

Six-year-old Avleen loves to play and dance just like other children. But her leukaemia diagnosis left her too sick to do these normal childhood activities.

Avleen's wish was to have lots of toys so she could learn to play again, so we joined forces with our partners at Smyths Toys to make it happen.

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Little girl holding a toy horse. She is sat in the audience of a show, and is smiling at the camera.

Olivia's super horse wish

Seven-year-old Olivia loves horses and finds peace being around her favourite animals. She's always wanted to go to the Horse of the Year Show, so our Wish Granters made it happen!

Olivia got to meet her horse riding heroes and even got to shop for lots of horse-related goodies!

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Delilah's perfect P!NK wish

When US singer P!nk performed at BST Hyde Park, there was an extra special VIP in the audience! 8-year-old Delilah is Pink's biggest fan, and loves singing her songs while she's in hospital for treatment for her brain tumour.

Our Wish Granters organised the perfect experience for a superfan! Delilah wore her sparkliest dress and plenty of glitter to the concert, and danced the night away with her mum.

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Matthew's VIP experience on The Chase

18-year-old Matthew loves quiz shows, and spends lots of time watching them while in hospital for treatment for Labrune Syndrome. So for his wish, there was no question that he'd challenge himself on one of his favourite quiz shows!

We arranged for Matthew to visit the set of ITV's The Chase, where he met Bradley Walsh himself, and played a game against the Vixen, Jenny Ryan, and won!

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Lenny's magical adventure to Lapland

Three-year-old Lenny was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour around Christmas time last year. After so much time spent in hospital, his family hoped his wish would be a chance to make new Christmas memories in 2023.

Our Wish Granters sent Lenny and his family to visit Lapland UK, where he went ice skating, decorated gingerbread (his favourite!), made toys with the elves - and, of course, met Father Christmas!

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Little girl in pink cardigan and floral headscarf sits next to and smiles with older woman with short white hair and a silky blue shirt.

Isla's afternoon tea wish with Jacqueline Wilson

Nine-year-old Isla is a huge bookworm, and dreams of being an author and illustrator when she grows up. When she was eight, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

She wished to meet her two idols: the author Jacqueline Wilson and the illustrator and author Ali Pye.

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Myles' flag-tastic fun in London

When Myles was just nine-months-old his mum, Charlene, started noticing that he was having seizures. He was later diagnosed with neuronal migration disorder, resulting in epilepsy, autism, and developmental delay.

As he got older, he discovered a passion for flags and lights which inspired his wish.

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Tabby and her friends with the king and queen

Tabby's magical sleepover

Tabby wished to have her first ever sleepover “somewhere cool” so our Wish Granters gave her a real-life castle! We invited Tabby and two friends to Warwick Castle for an experience fit for a princess.

The 10-year-old lives with Tango 2, a very rare condition which means she is often in the hospital and vulnerable to other illnesses.

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Arla's perfect princess party

Three-year-old Arla was first diagnosed with Infantile Pompe Disease at seven weeks old.

Arla is a a princess superfan, so our Wish Granters pulled out all the stops to throw a party fit for royalty! Princess Elsa was on hand to host, and the children had fun with balloon animals, soft play and plenty of delicious food.

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Ethan's exclusive car wish

14-year-old Ethan was first diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at 18 months old, after struggling to learn to walk.

Our Wish Granters pulled out all the stops to give motor enthusaist, Ethan an unforgettable car-themed wish at the world-famous Goodwood Festival of Speed. 

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Oliver with Peter Finch and Rick Shiels

Oliver's VIP Golf Day

Oliver's mum introduced him to golf at 13, as a way to get him walking more following a two-year chemotherapy programme to treat his brain tumour that left him feeling weak.

For Oliver's wish, we arranged a VIP golf day at the exclusive Renaissance Golf Club in Scotland. He met and played golf with his favourite YouTubers Peter Finch and Rick Sheils and LPGA pro Catriona Matthew.

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