Make-A-Wish Colorado

The hope and joy of a wish is the most valuable gift you can give this holiday season.

Make-A-Wish Colorado grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We're on a mission to grant the wish of every eligible child because research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.

 Together, we can continue to bring strength, hope, and joy into the lives of children across Colorado. Donate now to grant more wishes —because when you give, hope becomes possible.

Antonia's Wish To Go on a Family Ski Trip

In 2020, Antonia and her family were planning a ski trip when they received devastating news: Antonia had lymphoma. Multiple rounds of chemotherapy left Antonia withdrawn and depressed. “It was hard to see my 10-year-old go from being a happy, healthy kid to a girl who suffered,” said her mom, Elisa. Antonia’s illness also impacted her younger sister, Clara, who felt lost in the shadows of treatment. Despite this dark time, the sisters share an unbreakable bond, navigating life’s challenges together. When Antonia learned she would be granted a wish, she wished for the family ski trip they had dreamed of and lost. “After everything we’d gone through, we got to look forward to something,” Clara said.

Thanks to supporters like you, Antonia’s family lived out their dream ski trip in the Rockies, enjoying the slopes and a spa day. “As a mom, it has been the best wish because I saw both of my girls suffering in different ways. The emotional harm...it’s being repaired now,” Elisa said.

Today, Antonia is thriving and healthy. She credits her wish for bringing her family closer. “It was like a celebration of everything I've gone through and how strong my family is together. Now, we can just live."

You can grant more life-changing wishes like Antonia's when you give today!