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

38th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Guelph Wish Fund for Children’s 38th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Victoria Park East Golf Club on Friday, June 12, 2026. Participants will come together once more for a memorable day of golf, connection, and giving back. This year’s tournament promises to make an even bigger impact as we expand our support for Wish Kids and their families. We invite you to be part of something truly meaningful. Whether you golf, volunteer, donate, or sponsor, your involvement he

GUELPH STORM DISCOUNTED TICKETS

Come Cheer on the Guelph Storm and support the Guelph Wish Fund for Children at the same time. Purchase discounted tickets for $20 (regular price is $35). Tickets can be used at any home game or in first round of the playoffs in the 2025-2026 season. To purchase tickets, head here . Once you have purchased a ticket from Guelph Wish Fund, voucher code(s) will be sent to you via email*. You will then call the Guelph Storm Box Office at 1-866-STORM-GO (1-866-786-7646) with you

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

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....

September Community Supporter Spotlight

A Big Thank You to Skyjack: Our 9 and Dine Title Sponsor! We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Skyjack for their incredible...

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