Each wish experience is unique for the child, the family and the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.
Every fulfilled wish represents a unique collaboration between wish families, medical professionals, volunteers and donors. Wish granting truly is a magical, yet comprehensive and dynamic process.
The magic of wish granting usually begins with a referral call to the chapter office by a physician or social worker; however, the family or even the child himself may do the referral. A wish referral form is completed with relevant information about the child. After the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has been contacted, a medical authorization form is sent to the child’s primary physician. Upon medical approval, a team of volunteers will schedule an initial wish visit to discover the child’s wish. Then chapter staff and volunteers work the magic for the child’s wish to come true.
If you would like to refer a child for a wish who lives in the Texas Plains counties, you may use the national Make-A-Wish’s® Wish Referral webpage. In addition, you could call us at (806) 358-9943 or (800) 242-7167 (toll-free).