Wish Stories

MAGIC HAPPENS

Everyone deserves a little magic in their lives. Sometimes, it just takes a fairy godmother to make it happen. That’s why there’s Fairygodmother Foundation.

By granting wishes to adults faced with terminal illness, Fairygodmother Foundation helps make dreams a reality for the individuals and their families who need magic the most. Since 1998, we’ve given them a chance for peace, closure and joy in their hour of greatest need. In 2007, Fairygodmother Foundation served 478 people by granting 147 wishes. For information on 2007 wishes, please click here.

If you want to make a donation, volunteer your time, request an application, or if you simply want more information about us, you’ve come to the right place.



Celebrate A Night of a Thousand Wishes

Tickets are now on sale for Fairygodmother Foundation's 6th Annual Stars & Wishes Gala on May 31, 2008 at The Casino, Chicago's premier dining club. For more information click here.



Gala Volunteers Needed-May 31, 2008

We are looking for a few volunteers to assist the night of the Gala. For more information click here.



Thank you Pub Crawlers!

Thank you to everyone who ventured out last Saturday for the 2cnd annual Pub Crawl. The event was a huge success!

Lasting Memories

A local Idaho family vacation has special significance-lasting memories that any family would… MORE

Fairygodmother Foundation in TIME Magazine

A Dream Before Dying...What would you wish for if you had just months to live?… MORE

He got his wish, and grants them, too.

As managing partner of the Chicago office of McGuireWoods LLP, Richard T. Greenberg views his… MORE

McGuire Woods Lawyer to Receive Founder's Award

Richard T. Greenberg, managing partner of McGuireWoods LLP’s Chicago office, will receive the… MORE

Local School Helps Fairygodmother Foundation Grant

If you were suddenly told that you had only a few months left to live, what would be your… MORE

Foundation Supports Local Family

The Chicago-based Fairygodmother Foundation grants last wishes to adults with a terminal illness… MORE

H. Marion Framing Hosts Wishes Come True Art Show

GLENVIEW, IL – Combining fine art and a worthy cause, several local artists will display their… MORE

Windy City Times-Fairygodmother holds Raffle

Fairygodmother Foundation's seasonal raffle was highlighted in the online edition of the Windy… MORE

5/31/2008 Stars & Wishes Gala

7/12/2008 Kelly's Event

8/23/2008 Mani/Pedi Party

9/18/2008 Kiki's Night of Mystery...

10/25/2008 9th Annual Boo Ball

Wish Needs
Road trip memories!

"I love national parks and Yellowstone is very beautiful. I want to see it with my family because it would be a good memory for them."

Kristen is a woman in her twenties from Washington, and she is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Kristen wrote to Fairygodmother Foundation asking for help with a special last wish: she would like to take a road trip with her family to visit Yellowstone National Park. She and her husband have a little boy, and she wants to create a special, positive memory for him while she is still able.

To grant Kristen's wish, Fairygodmother Foundation needs funds for hotel accommodations ($800), gas money ($250), meals ($300), park admission fees ($25), and a rolling shower chair rental ($200). Click here to make a donation or call 312.573.0028 x11.