Our Wishes - Make-A-Wish Greece 11

Spanish writer Mateo Aleman once wrote “Wish defeats fear”.

With this philosophy, Make-A-Wish is one of the leading organizations to fulfill wishes of children with serious and life-threatening illnesses.

Fulfilling their desires, we defeat fear and give them arms to fight for their lives. Weapons such as Joy, Power and especially Hope.

The Wishes are many and varied, but Make-A-Wish Greece finds a “magical” way to make it a reality by generously scattering the smile on children who need it and to their families.

Regardless the ability of a family to implement their child’s dream, Make-A-Wish Greece is here to provide an unforgettable experience, an experience that aims to make the child believe that ALL CAN HAPPEN!

I wish to go to London – Marouso, 13, type 1 diabetes mellitus

✈️ Always enchanted by the city, Marouso decided that London would be the first destination to embark on the countless journeys she was planning for the future!

I wish to go to Harry Potter Museum in London – Kyveli, 12, type 1 diabetes mellitus

⭐️ Was it truly Kiveli’s wish, or had she magically landed in the fantasy world of Harry Potter?

I wish to have a state-of-the-art tablet – Alexander, 5, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

📱 Alexander explored the human body, the age of dinosaurs and the entire playground of the playground. Where was his new tablet?

I wish to have a new smartphone – Evangelia, 11, neurofibromatosis, pilocytic astrocytomas

📱 Evangelia believed it was merely another visit to Athens for medical examinations. Her fairy, however, had other plans!

I wish to have a gaming computer – O., 8

🎮 “I can’t be happier anymore, Mom. How much more joy can I feel! It’s the best day of my life… until today!” said O. to his mom during the granting of his wish.

I wish to have a PlayStation 5 with its matching steering wheel – Mahir, 10 acute lymphoblastic leukemia

🎮 Away from friends and family due to treatments, we made a courageous decision: in addition to the PlayStation 5 Mahir had wished for, his wish day would also bring him FRIENDS!

I wish to have a playground – P., 3

🎡 The day of P.’s wish brought an end to the anticipation of fairies and elves who were anxious for his reaction. However, it also put an end to P.’s own suspense. He had watched numerous videos of other children’s wishes and eagerly awaited to discover what kind of cake the fairies would prepare for him.

I wish to have a state-of-the-art tablet – Ch. , 13

📱 At a very young age, Ch. had to leave her life in the island and her friends to undergo treatments in Athens. There, she built a different routine, vastly distinct from what she had been accustomed to. Upon meeting her for the first time, she wished to have a tablet, which held significant importance for her new daily life.

I wish to have a special wheelchair – O., 6 and Ch., 6

👨‍🦽 The title of O.’s and X.’s wish would have been “Change and Facilitation.” The two siblings settled into their comfortable new wheelchairs, ready to enjoy endless strolls and a different quality of life!

I wish to have a gaming computer – Andreas, 15, Duchenne muscular dystrophy

💻 Andreas has already mapped out his future, with the primary goal of becoming one of the best programmers! He seems quite eager, as he enthusiastically requested the first essential tool he needs: a high-quality gaming computer!

I wish to meet Sonic the Hedgehog – G., 6

🦸‍♂️ Sonic visited G. at the hospital, and an immediate bond formed. They quickly became the best of friends! Little did they know, their meeting was destined to happen again!

I wish to go to Rhodes – M., 12

✈️ There were numerous reasons why M. wished to travel to Rhodes. The most significant among them? Her older brother, who is studying on the island and whom M. longed to see!

I wish to go to Munich – G., 13

🏰 Breathtaking castles, the FC Bayern Munich stadium, the technology museum, and many other enchanting sights in Munich captivated C. to the extent that returning to Greece became a reluctance!

I wish to go to Prague – Κ., 13

✈️ “Our children’s eyes were gleaming. Our daily lives are challenging, and we managed to seize hours of carefree time. We had never traveled abroad before. How much we enjoyed it!”, shared K.’s mom after their magical trip!

I wish to go to Paris – Nefeli, 14, type 1 diabetes mellitus

Nefeli’s mother eloquently captures the essence of her daughter’s wish journey: “The day we had been eagerly anticipating finally arrived. Our daughter had a sole wish: to visit Paris. Two weeks later, her fairy contacted me, to inform me that her wish would soon be granted. From that moment on, we anxiously awaited the unfolding…