Zachary has always been active and athletic, so his brain tumour diagnosis has been challenging. He wished to have an e-bike that would help him get around, and it has changed everything! “Zachary has been so happy and talkative since his wish was granted, and we know it’s because he’s gained the ability to do something he loves again. It has been really life-changing for our family.”

I wish to have assistive technology musical items

Elaan is an 11-year-old with an infectious sense of humour. He loves to learn and requires assistive technology to communicate with and access the world around him. He also loves music and wished for a cart with a specialty music collection. At the touch of a button, Elaan is in full control of everything from drums to a keyboard and so much more. His wish has brought the entire family joy.

I wish to have a she shed

Rebekah, 10, is creative and loves to sing. She enjoys drawing, building with LEGO, dancing and crafting — she’s even working on creating her own board game. Living with cystic fibrosis and hoping for a place where she can play with her friends and relax, Rebekah wished to have her very own “she shed”. “Rebekah’s very excited by this,” said her dad. “I’m sure she’s going to enjoy this for years to come.”

I wish to have a princess-themed play structure

Bella, 7, has a heart of gold and spreads smiles and joy wherever she goes. Diagnosed with multiple rare conditions, she has spent over 800 days in the hospital and has had 21 surgeries to date. She wished to have a princess-themed playhouse in her backyard where she could sleep out and see the stars and lanterns shine at night.

I wish to have music producing equipment

Quinn is smart, funny and unapologetic. At 6 months old, he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and has overcome dozens of lung infections. He wished for a computer system that allows him to make music and has the basics for functionality and gaming. “I can’t wait to see how he learns, grows and makes the world a better place with his music,” says his mom.

I wish to have a French Bulldog

Allyson is a very intelligent young girl with an old soul. She is passionate about animals and hopes to become a veterinarian. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour that was treated with surgery and chemotherapy. She wished for a French Bulldog, which gave Allyson the hope and strength she needed to finish her treatments—so she could return home to welcome her new four-legged forever friend, Stella.

I wish to have a bedroom makeover

Caleb, 12, enjoys reading murder mystery books, playing piano and spending time with his many pets. He’s also living with cystic fibrosis. Since he spends a lot of quiet time in his bedroom playing video games, he wished for a bedroom makeover. “It kept his mind occupied and encouraged, giving him something to look forward to,” says his mom.

I wish to have a customized gaming computer

Jasper loves music, video games, computers and military vehicles and wants to work with computers when he gets older. He’s also living with end-stage renal failure, which requires daily dialysis. Looking to expand his knowledge on coding and customizing the perfect gaming system, Jasper wished to build his own computer.

I wish to have an epic playroom

Oliver, 9, is sweet and kind. He loves Lego, music and gym class. His cancer was treated with a stem cell transplant from his sister, Abby. He wished to have an epic playroom where he and Abby could play. “The entire experience was awesome,” says Oliver.

Chloe, 9, loves gymnastics, playing the guitar and eating ice cream. She’s also living with cancer. Wanting to use her talents to bring laughter to others, Chloe wished for everything she would need to create videos on YouTube.

I wish to have a cocker spaniel puppy

Alexis, 7, loves arts and crafts, swimming, playing soccer and dancing—ballet is where her true passion lies. She’s also recovering from second and third-degree burns to a large part of her body. Alexis especially loves dogs and knew right away that her wish was for a new forever best friend, a Cocker Spaniel puppy she named Rosy.

I wish to have a tandem bike

Adelynn, 9, loves school and spending time with her family and at the cottage. She was diagnosed with a nervous system disorder when she was 16 months old, losing the few words that she had and never learning to walk. When Adelynn’s wish for a tandem bike came true, she and her parents were able to go on their first family bike ride in years!

I wish to have my favourite electronics

Dawson, 17, enjoys anime and listening to R&B music. He’s also living with an autoimmune disorder and wished to have his favourite electronics. “I think it’s the first time he didn’t hate his diagnosis,” said his mom. “It brought a bit of light and excitement into our house—everyone felt it.”

I wish to have a trailer

Brayden loves animals; he loves learning about them and seeing them in their natural habitat. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, and his treatments sometimes make him feel tired and unwell. He wished for a trailer so he could spend time outdoors exploring and making memories with his family.

I wish to have a gaming computer

Kolton is clever and friendly; he loves to talk to anyone who likes video games or YouTube. He was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder when he was born, and his condition manifests itself across nearly all aspects of his life. His wish for a high-performance gaming PC has created a positive change for his entire family, as Kolton takes great pride in his gaming skills.

I wish to have a double bass

Jessica is smart and scientific. She loves hot tea, sci-fi movies and music. She’s also living with cancer. Her whole family is very musically inclined, and she plays bass guitar. She wished to have a double bass—she wanted a very cool instrument that she could learn.

I wish to have a workout shed

Friendly and outgoing, Syndee loves spending time with her friends and her twin sister. Her life revolves around basketball, rodeo and working out. She’s also living with leukemia, which influenced her wish—Sydnee wished to have her own workout space to continue to get fit and strong.

I wish to have a home gym

Johnny, 18, lives with a genetic blood disorder that sometimes restricts him: he can’t play physical sports like hockey or football. Johnny loves biking with his friends and is a competitive swimmer. He is big into fitness and wished for a home gym to help him stay active during the pandemic.

I wish to go camping in Cyprus Hills

Henry, 7, was born into a big, loving family. He enjoys riding the bus, watching Paw Patrol and watching his two siblings play hockey. He’s also living with a rare nervous system disorder that comes with many complications. Henry loves camping with his family and wished for a camping trip where they could all be together.

I wish to have a home gym

Lilah is ambitious. She loves watching Netflix, spending time with her friends and working out. She was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and has undergone various treatment protocols and surgeries. She wished for a home gym that would give her the chance to focus on her passion and do what brings her so much joy.

I wish to have a saxophone

Makayla is an 18-year-old living with an autoimmune disorder. She has played the saxophone for 6 years and has grown to love the instrument very much; she wished to have her own saxophone. “Opening the case was life-changing. Seeing MY saxophone for the first time brought tears to my eyes,” says Makayla.

I wish to have a piano

Matthew, 17, loves playing hockey, video games and music. He’s also living with cancer. “Matthew has endured his long series of chemo treatments for leukemia and the other obstacles he has encountered during treatment,” says his mom. He wished to have a piano, and it will always remind him of overcoming his challenges. He absolutely loves making music!

I wish to give back to others at the holidays

Diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, Carly’s travel wish was postponed by the pandemic. She decided to reimagine her wish and asked that the funds allocated for her trip be donated to Life Spin (an anti-poverty charity) to help those affected by the pandemic. Carly was introduced to Life Spin by her late mentor and former teacher; she could not think of a better way to honour her memory than to give her wish back to the community.

I wish to have an electric cargo bike

Lorie has a playful personality and enjoys making people laugh. Her passions include cycling, dancing, and watching concert videos. Lorie lives with a nervous system disorder and has very little mobility on her right side. She wished to have an electrically assisted cargo bike so that her parents can take her on bike rides. “Lorie now asks me to go for a bike ride almost every day,” shares her dad.