Children’s Wishes is a Rhode Island based organization committed to providing life enhancing experiences to children facing significant medical challenges. Our Wish Granting approach involves the entire family to build lasting relationships along the way.

Children’s Wishes Family Programming is open to all Wish Kids and their families no matter who granted their Wish. As a local organization, Children’s Wishes is uniquely positioned to continue to provide support for Wish Families beyond the Wish. Our Family Programming provides an opportunity for Wish Kids and their siblings to participate in fun activities and allows parents to support each other in a relaxed setting as the medical challenges continue. Call the office for more details and to get on our mailing list for Family Programming!

Brynn’s Closet

Brynn’s Closet contains princess dresses and superhero costumes for Wish Kids and their families! Inspired by #BrynncesstheBrave who wore 33 different princess dresses to 33 radiation treatments after being diagnosed with brain cancer, Brynn’s Closet demonstrates how the power of your imagination can bring sunshine and hope to difficult medical challenges.

Journey Fund

Through our Journey Fund we are now assisting Wish Kids who are within one year of the end of life or otherwise in a critical phase of their illness. We do not grant second Wishes; however, through our Family Programming we continue to support all Wish families (no matter who granted their Wish) as the challenges of their illness continues. Through the Journey Fund, we can facilitate requests to assist Wish Kids -no matter who granted their original Wish.

On Par Golf Academy

The On Par Golf Academy gives Wish Kids and their siblings and/or friends the opportunity to learn how to play golf for FREE when you register through Children’s Wishes. Started in 2017, the On Par Golf Academy brings the game of golf to our Wish Families in a supportive, encouraging environment where we teach sportsmanship, along with other life skills, while enjoying beautiful golf courses.On Par programs run year-round with Children’s Wishes families having access to clinics, instructional leagues, Summer camps, golf simulators and private lessons at Coventry Pines (On Par South) or Button Hole (On Par North.) Discounted play with an adult is available at our parent course, Coventry Pines, based on upon availability.

Wish to Dance

Our Wish to Dance program is at the Mishnock Barn in West Greenwich! For ages 18 and up, Wish Families can go to the Barn for free and enjoy some fantastic country music and learn how to dance!

Wishing You WELLness

Since 2017, Children’s Wishes has been offering a compliment of wellness program opportunities to Wish Families. From Zumba, yoga and spin classes to bootcamps and gym memberships, our Wishing You WELLness program provides Wish Families with self-care and fitness opportunities throughout the year for FREE!

Words for Wishes

Children’s Wishes offers free books for Wish Kids and their families! Come to our office and pick out some books to take home! We only ask that you pay it forward and pass on the magic of reading when you are done with your book!

Connect Fund

Providing iPads and tablets to our Wish Kids to keep everyone connected. Equipment will soon be loaded with the Children’s Wishes app launching in 2022 that will include games and activities (On Par Golf Academy, Brynn’s Closet, Avery’s Family Room) along with links to our website, social media, Children’s Wishes LIVE! programming on our YouTube Channel and calendar of events.

Starbound Performing Arts Program

Providing life enhancing performance experiences to in a positive and encouraging environment with opportunities for Wish Kids to participate in a unified theater setting.

Family Fun Programming

Family Friday Movie Nights Craft Nights, Wish Game Days, Story Time in the Avery Anne Coupe Memorial Library, Annual Summer and Holiday Parties!

Wish Kid, Lydia is one of our golfers from the On Par Golf Academy which supports Wish Kids and their siblings in learning the game of golf! Here is Lydia's story:

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