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a wish come true

granting wishes and embracing families

A Wish Come True is the oldest wish granting organization in RI, MA and Eastern CT.
Our Mission is to grant wishes AND provide resources to families that have a child struggling with a life-threatening illness, ages 3-18, living in Rhode Island, Central and Southeastern Massachusetts and Eastern Connecticut.
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upcoming events

up next
April 5th, 2025
MMA Fight for a Cause
We are very excited to partner with Classic Entertainment and Sports for Fighting for a Cause April 5th in Cranston. Please join us by purchasing your tickets here.
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2025 shamrocks and shenanigans

We're thrilled to announce that the A Wish Come True Shamrocks and Shenanigans at the Venus De Milo was an incredible success! With over 500 guests in attendance, we raised an astounding $86,000 to benefit A Wish Come True! A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and supported our incredible Wish Kids. Together, we’ve made magic happen!
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meet holly

Holly was diagnosed with Bilateral Retinoblastoma when she was 4 months old and started with chemotherapy directly after. One of her eyes was removed due to tumor recurrence. Holly spent many days at Boston Children's Hospital doing anesthesia exams, laser treatments to her eye, and many MRI's.

upcoming events

April 5th, 2025
MMA Fight for a Cause
Monday, June 23rd
2025 A Wish Come True Spring Golf Classic
August 10 & 11th 2025
RocknJock Concert & Golf Tournament
January 1st, 2026
22nd Annual Polar Plunge
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understanding a wish:
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her family
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our wish kids

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Meet

james
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Meet

nyota
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Meet

sofia
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Meet

jared
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Meet

oliver
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Meet

annabella
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Meet

graciela
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Meet

malachi
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Meet

owen
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dreams are only

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meghan k. duffy

memorial hardship fund

Our families need us now more than ever!

The Meghan K. Duffy Memorial Hardship Fund has been established to help families directly. We have helped 155 families since inception through 2024.
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“This is an amazing organization and if anyone ever needs a friend to talk to, hang out with or you need an extra volunteer for ANYTHING don’t hesitate to reach out, I have a ARMY behind me that can support you all with love, support, or volunteers! Love to all!”
- adam, wish dad
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“What a great time. Thank you for getting us out. We have been dealing with the school system for my son’s IEP now for the last month. Every week it is something. Plus 4/5 appointments on top of that. This was a great time for us to re-group as a family. Thanks thanks thanks.”
- holly, wish mom
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“With a whirlwind of emotions, we were sent to Disney to meet “Nemo” and “Jack Skeleton” almost 5 years ago. It still is one of our most precious memories. Our wish was made possible by all your generosity and our entire family got to go! I still get emotional thinking about it!”
- melanie, wish mom
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“Mariana always talks about her wish trip. I will always always always be ever so grateful for A Wish Come True ALL OF YOU who made all the worries go away for a week! Seeing my daughter make her star then the star viewing. I will remember. I was crying. Just so many beautiful memories Mari will always have. I will never forget all the fun we had! We loved GKTW AND AWCT!”
- stacey, wish mom
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