Wish granting & referrals

Refer a child for a wish

Whether you're a parent, a doctor, a nurse, a social worker, or the child yourself, you can get in touch with us. We'll take it from there.

Rather talk it through first? Call us on +1 246 230-3402

Volunteers and nurses with wrapped wish gifts on the paediatric ward
A wish presentation
Wish dayOn the children's ward
Eligibility

Could this child get a wish?

Here's what we look for, and who can get in touch with us.

who canGet a wish?
  • A child a doctor has diagnosed with a life-threatening illness
  • Aged 2 to 16 when they're referred to us
  • Hasn't already had a wish from another wish-granting charity
A wish presentation of a PS5 and game
"I wish to have a PS5"
who canRefer a child?
  • Their doctor, nurse, therapist or social worker
  • Their parent or legal guardian
  • The child themselves
What can a child wish for?

Most wishes fall into one of these

Some children know straight away. Others need a little time to think. Either way, the choice is theirs.

I wishto go…

To Canada, England or Disney World, on a cruise, to Harrison's Cave, to see snow for the first time, or to a sporting event or concert.

I wishto be…

A fireman, a police officer, a doctor, a teacher or a model.

I wishto have…

A laptop computer, a bicycle, a PlayStation.

I wishto meet…

My favourite athlete, cricketer, musician or politician.

Refer a child

How to refer a child

Download the Child Referral Form (the parental and medical consent forms are included), fill it in, and send it back to us by email or post. If you get stuck, just give us a call.

PDF
Child Referral FormIncludes Parental & Medical Consent
Download
Email it toinfo@precioustouchfoundation.org
Or post it toP.O. Box 814, Bridgetown, Barbados
Questions?+1 246 230-3402
Volunteers and nurses with wrapped wish gifts on the paediatric ward
Too unwell to travel? We can bring the wish to the child, or wait until they're feeling up to it. It just has to happen before their 18th birthday.
We keep things private. Any medical information you share with us stays confidential.