Wish Upon a Star

Description:

Provides funds or arrangements as necessary to grant special wishes of children with catastrophic illnesses Provides funds or arrangements as necessary to grant special wishes to children afflicted with high risk illness. Coordinates with local police and law enforcement agencies to make wishes come true, using donated funds. Medical personnel and agencies are invited to call to determine if a child is eligible, and if the wish can be granted. All communications are confidential and no media coverage of wishes is permitted.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Interpreter
Spanish

Services

Fees:

None.

Audience:

Catastrophically ill children age 18 or under

Eligibility:

Child age 3-18, afflicted with a high-risk illness

How to Apply:

Apply by phone or mail. Letter from child's doctor describing illness, plus letter or release from parent required.

Service Wait Estimate:

Usually no wait.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Statewide