Refer a Child
Who is eligible?
A child with a life-threatening medical condition who has reached the age of 2½ and is under the age of 18 at the time of referral, is potentially eligible for a wish.
After a child is referred to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, the Foundation will contact the child’s treating physician to determine whether the child is medically eligible for a wish, based on the medical criteria established by the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America. In addition, a child cannot have received a wish from another wish-granting organization.
Who can refer a child?
- Medical professionals
- Parents/legal guardians
- Potential wish kids
*Please keep in mind that Make-A-Wish Foundation® will not cold-call a potential Wish Kid. We ask that you please exercise compassion, and suggest to the family that they contact us themselves. Having a second-party introduction can often times make the child or their family feel uncomfortable, and we would prefer that the process be comforting, enjoyable and as private as possible. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
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 (914) 478-9516 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.
During the month of October, The Palisades Center is promoting Make A Dish, a program to benefit our chapter. By visiting participating restaurants you can help make a child's wish come true.
