Help make wishes come true
There are over 900 critically ill children like Rani who are waiting for a wish right now. Kids who need the gift of joy more than ever.
Together, we can grant their wishes this festive season. Will you help create joy that lasts a lifetime?
The Wish
Rani's Barnyard Birthday Bash
With her family, friends, nurses, support workers and loving community around her – Rani had the perfect fourth birthday filled with lots of furry friends to cuddle.
From catering and decorations to the barnyard of animals and a cute country outfit for Rani to wear, the Wish team organised every detail of the birthday bash so her family could be in the moment with Rani and everyone they love.
Her mum Steph said “When we put Rani in the pen with all the animals that was just beautiful to see her smile, and a few times she wasn’t smiling – and then the weirdest thing is that when she put the Make-A-Wish t-shirt on – she just started smiling.”
“We couldn’t fault the day; it was just a wish come true.”
Rani's Journey
At just eight-months-old, little Rani choked on a piece of mango. Steph and her husband Rogan tried everything to dislodge the mango before performing CPR for the longest 18 minutes of their lives, until the ambulance arrived.
After being airlifted straight to Brisbane hospital, Rani suffered a hypoxic brain injury due to the lack of oxygen – turning the family’s lives upside down. After three months in the hospital, and a few weeks in Hummingbird House, a children’s hospice – the family finally went home.
“It’s changed our lives dramatically. I’ve never been able to go back to work as I’m a full-time carer for Rani now. The last few years we’ve been adjusting to this new life, and now we just live every day because tomorrow is never promised.”
“We just make the most of everything, and love and appreciate all our time with Rani – and try and make every moment count.”
Your Impact
Make a lasting impact this Christmas
Right now there are more than 900 children on a wish journey. Your generous gift today, can ensure more of these children can experience the joy of a wish as soon as possible.
Make-A-Wish receives no government funding and wishes are only possible thanks to the generosity of people like you.
Wishes aren’t just ‘one-offs’ – each wish is carefully planned, designed and delivered to best complement a child’s medical treatment. No two wishes are alike - but every wish transforms the lives of those involved, from children themselves to their family, friends, the wish team and wider community.
Right now, there are more kids than ever before on their Wish Journey, counting down the days until their wish is possible.