Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Hudson Valley

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Referring a child is the first step in the Wish Process. Every fulfilled wish represents a unique collaboration between Wish Families, medical professionals, volunteers and donors. Children who may be eligible to receive a wish can be referred by one of three sources:

Medical professionals treating the child such as doctors, nurses, social workers or child-life specialists
A parent or legal guardian of the child
The potential Wish Child

Every child between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who lives within the eight counties that the Hudson Valley chapter serves and is medically qualified receives a wish. A wish is not based on the financial status of a family and is never a factor in eligibility.

If you have any questions concerning a child's eligibility or if you would like to refer a child for a wish, contact Denise D'Amico, VP of Program Services at 800-844-8232, ext. 102 or ddamico@hudson.wish.org. Alternatively, you may use our online National Referral Form. Medical professionals and healthcare providers may also contact Denise D'Amico for a copy of our medical guidelines to determine a child's eligibility.