Wish Boost and Celebration Resources

This section provides resources for conducting Wish Boosts and Wish Celebrations for wish children who are about to have their wishes fulfilled within the next 1-6 months.

Resources

• SignUp for a Wish Celebration
• Interacting with Wish Kids by Ages

• Wish Boost and Celebration Guide
• Editable Countdown Calendar Templates
  • Example 1: Month view
  • Example 2: Daily tear-off
  • Example 3: Disney daily tear-off
• Wish Sign Artwork
• Wish Expense Reimbursement Form
• Attend a Wish Celebration Connection Session (Quarterly)

 

Wish Type Practices

• Travel Wish Information and Timing
  • FYI: Airport Transfer Communication for Wish Volunteers (June 2025)
• Local Wish Information and Timing
• Volunteer Guide: Local Shopping Spree Wishes
• Volunteer Guide: Party Wishes

 

In-Kind Resources

• In-Kind Donations e-Learning
• In-Kind: Who to Ask
• In-Kind: Steps to Ask for In-Kind
• In-Kind Donation Form
• National and Illinois Partnerships List
• NEW! St. Louis Partnerships List
• Make-A-Wish Illinois Letterhead 
• Sample In-Kind Request Letter
• Sample In-Kind Thank You Letter
• Tax Exempt Certificate
• Tax Exemption Letter