Alder Hey is proud to announce a new partnership with Make-A-Wish UK, helping to bring life-changing wishes to children and young people in our care.
Alder Hey is now an official Community Referral Partner with Make-A-Wish UK, meaning staff can now nominate children and young people for a wish.
This partnership, supported by Alder Hey Children’s Charity, gives a wonderful opportunity to help children with critical illnesses experience a wish that brings joy, hope, and lasting, positive memories for them and their families.
Make-A-Wish UK exists to grant life-changing wishes to critically ill children and their families when they need it the most. Whether it’s going on a family day out, getting a gaming console, or having a bedroom makeover, these experiences provide respite from treatment, allowing families to create treasured memories together, no matter what the future holds.
We are absolutely delighted to formalise our partnership with Make-A-Wish UK. Every day, we see the resilience and bravery of the children and young people in our care. Being able to nominate eligible patients for a wish means we can help create moments of joy and hope at a time when families need it most.
A wish doesn’t just create a special day, it creates lasting memories and gives children something positive to focus on during incredibly difficult periods in their lives. We’re so proud to be working alongside Make-A-Wish UK and grateful to Alder Hey Children’s Charity for supporting this important partnership.”
Anne Doyle, Experience Manager at Alder Hey
Jason Suckley, CEO of Make-A-Wish UK, commented, “Critical illness brings the joy of childhood to an abrupt end but Make-A-Wish UK is part of a global movement that grants life-changing wishes that have the power to rescue the magic of childhood.
“Support from Community Referral Partners like Alder Hey helps ensure that more children living with critical illness can experience the power of a wish. We’re truly grateful for this partnership and look forward to the impact we’ll create together.”
Staff at Alder Hey will be able to nominate children and young people for wish and help create special moments for the whole family.