The Guelph Wish Fund for Children provides ‘wishes’ and support to children under the age of 19, residing in Guelph or Wellington County, who are living with a significant illness, life-altering injury or a rare and debilitating syndrome.

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How you can help

Refer

You can make a referral to the Guelph Wish Fund for Children for consideration.

Donate

You can make a cash donation or grant a wish by collecting money during events and team activities over time.

Fundraise

Attend or sponsor one of our fundraising events, or host a fundraiser on our behalf.

Volunteer

We are seeking qualified and committed volunteers to help spread our word and fulfill our mission.

Special Events

5th Annual Movie Night

🎬 5th Annual Movie Night — A Wish Family & Community Celebration Join us for a night of friendship, fun, and a little movie magic! We're celebrating our 5th Annual Movie Night, bringing together wish families and our incredible community for an evening to remember. Come early to enjoy our arcade, packed with games for all ages — then settle in as the sun goes down for a screening of the beloved classic Casper, a heartwarming tale about friendship and finding your place, perf

FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES TRIVIA NIGHT

Join The Guelph Wish Fund for Children and Ronald McDonald House South Centre Ontario on November 9th, 2026 at 6:30 pm for a night of trivia to support two great organizations. Come for an evening of fun with a silent auction, snacks, and cash bar at Royal City Brewing in Guelph. The Guelph Wish Fund for Children and Ronald McDonald House South Central Ontario (RMH SCO) are two organizations united by a shared purpose: to support children living with serious illnesses and the

9 & DINE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Level up your date night and support kids in your community! Join us on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Victoria Park Valley Golf Club for our 4th Annual 9 and Dine golf tournament. Enjoy a relaxed, non-competitive 9-hole round of golf (3 p.m. shotgun start), followed by a delicious dinner. Tournament Details: $130 per person – Includes a day of golf with a cart, followed by a delicious dinner, live and silent auctions, and live music/entertainment throughout dinner. Signific

Wish Kid Stories

Rowan

On Friday, June 4, 2021 we were absolutely elated to welcome Rowan into the world and into our family. While the delivery was blissfully...

Matthew

Matthew is a vibrant, smart and a courageous young boy that was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the tender age of 11. Our family froze...

Ali

Muhammad Ali is an 18-year-old with a bright spirit and an unwavering determination to experience life to the fullest. Born with...

Recent News

MAKING WISHES COME TRUE 💜

Check out the latest from Guelph Wish Fund for Children which was shared in our latest newsletter. If you'd like to be added to our email list, please sign up here .

Results made possible through your support in 2025...

There are moments at the Guelph Wish Fund for Children that stop us in our tracks — not because they are loud or dramatic, but because they quietly remind us why this organization exists. One of those moments happened earlier this year. A local family was referred to us while their child was undergoing cancer treatment. Hospital visits, medications, and mounting medical needs had quickly reshaped their entire world. As the months went on, the child’s mom made the heartbreakin

A Summer of Wishes: Golf & Auction Raise Support for Local Children

This June, our community came together in two powerful ways—on the greens and online—and the results were both meaningful and inspiring....

When we told Aiden about being accepted into your program, He was absolutely thrilled and kept saying he had goosebumps! Thank you so much for this opportunity, and for giving Aiden so much joy!

~Katie