The Children's Wish Foundation grants wishes for children between the ages of three and seventeen who have been diagnosed with a high-risk, life threatening illness. The pain and discomfort of their illness and often harsh treatment regimes somehow become more bearable after been granted a wish. For many, the excitement of planning and anticipating their dream has a dramatic effect on their healing. These courageous youngsters often experience a renewed sense of energy and hope as they see a different kind of light at the end of the tunnel.