Every Child Deserves to Dream :)

Wish Upon a Star is dedicated to making those dreams come true.
Who we are?

Our organization is committed to fulfilling the dreams of children with severe and life-threatening illnesses.

Every Young Person Deserves To See Their Dreams Come True

Wish Upon A Star is a charitable organization, in the state of Illinois, dedicated to fulfilling the dreams and wishes of children with life threatening illnesses. During the first ten years of our organization, we donated tens of thousands of dollars to the Ronald McDonald house.

In 1990 the Board of Directors determined there was a need to provide a means for “local dreams” to become a reality and decided to focus on granting wishes on an individual and local basis in Illinois.

Building a world where every child has a chance to live their dream.

They Care. Do You?

Here is how you can get involved and make a change

Support Us! Your Help Counts

Our Work In The News

See how your help directly impacts the life of a child. We are part of the community and for the community.

Speaking of Supporting

Recipients, sponsors and supporters share their story

"WUASJ has become family, to us. We invite them to all of Declan's big life events. They have been with us through the rough times and the fun times. Declan's wish trip was life changing."

Wish Recipient

"The Exchange Club of Joliet supports the Wish Upon a Star organization in their efforts to grant the wishes of severely ill children. We share the same goals. Both organizations work diligently in our efforts to make life better for the children of Illinois. "

Volunteer & Sponsor

"The reason I have and will continue to volunteer and support Wish Upon A Star is simple; it is heartbreaking to me that kids should have to endure a childhood that involves being poked, prodded, stuck with needles, having to accommodate medical schedules, or being interrupted in their main duty…to simply grow up and enjoy life."

Former Board Member & Volunteer

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