This inquiry form is the first step to receiving a "Making Memories" Event Wish – it is not confirmation of eligibility for a wish. Your information will be forwarded and you will be contacted by a member of our wish-granting team.
Elgibility Requirements
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Patients must be diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, be receiving active treatment, and be frequently hospitalized.
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The child's primary physician and social worker should complete applications. When more than one diagnosis is involved, each attending physician must complete a medical statement.
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Eligibility will be determined by the Foundation after physician's assessment.
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Applications will be reviewed and approved by Program Director.
Steps for our Wish Recipents
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Patients must live in DC, MD, or VA to be eligible for a wish
Gather all the information you will need for your wish application
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Fill out your wish application.
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Print and get child's verifcation form filled out by treating physician. Forms should be mailed to the following address (7124 Salem Fields Blvd. #123, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407)
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Receive approval for your event wish (Note: Only one Birthday Celebration Wish and one Milestone Celebration wish will be approved per month)
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Sign your Wish Recipient Agreement and Return to us.
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Meet your event Coordinator and Event Planner
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Plan the perfect event for your little one
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Enjoy your unique celebration
***Please note all applicants must be between the ages of 1 and 18 years of age. Due diligence will be made to plan an event within 35 miles of applicants home address as indicated on their application.***