Make-A-Wish Nebraska's serves the entire state, and the Lincoln region serves 13 counties in southeast Nebraska, including Gage County.
We currently have one critically ill child in Beatrice who is medically qualified for a wish.
Make-A-Wish has the unique ability to transform a child's life during some of their most difficult times, as a wish creates an opportunity for hope and the ability to experience life beyond their illness. When a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy, and anxiety with hope. Wishes help kids look past the limitations of their illness. Most importantly, wishes can improve a child's quality of life, giving them a better chance of recovering.
Wishes usually fall into one of four categories: I wish go, I wish to be, I wish to have, and I wish to meet. In an effort to alleviate any possible stress on the family, Make-A-Wish covers all expenses related to making the wish come true. On average, a wish costs $10,000.
Currently, Make-A-Wish Nebraska has over 150 wishes in progress, and we need the community's support now more than ever. We