About The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada taken from ChildrensWish.Ca The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada is a federally chartered, non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling a favorite wish for children afflicted with a high risk, life-threatening illness. The Foundation has been responsible for bringing a special moment of joy into the lives of many children since its inception in 1984. Each wish is an individual adventure, carefully structured to meet the needs of that particular child. Arranging a trip to some far away destination, providing a customized computer for the child with special needs, tracking down a favorite celebrity, or simply finding exactly the right puppy, all are given equal care and consideration. Children are eligible from 3 years of age and over but under the age of 18 years before the time the request is received. They must be legal residents of Canada and have an illness, which is categorized as a high risk, life-threatening condition. The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada does not solicit children, all cases must be referred. The Foundation operates offices in every province and referrals are made through our provincial offices. The referral may come from doctors, nurses, social workers, family, friends, the general community, or even wish children themselves. Once the case has been medically approved the child is asked to make a most important decision. In the wide realm of possibilities, what would bring them the greatest happiness? From this point onwards the magic begins to unfold...