We're a small, volunteer-run charity that grants wishes to children living with serious illnesses here in Barbados. We started on 24 November 2007 at the Divi Southwinds Hotel in St. Lawrence, Christ Church, and we're a registered charity (Corporate Tax No. 29818).
"To translate the aspirations, dreams, and wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions into tangible real encounters and fulfilling memorable experiences."
These six goals have guided us since day one. They're the reason we do what we do.
service to children in Barbados living with life-threatening illnesses, so their special wishes come true.
warm, caring friendships where children can feel the peace, joy and happiness of life.
a loving nation without prejudice, brightening the lives of sick children whatever their race, colour, class or creed.
children and their families the support, hope and strength to keep going through treatment.
public awareness through outreach that makes life better for seriously ill children.
lasting friendships with other charities and health care facilities that care for sick children.
"A Child's Wish" aired on Lifetime Television. It told the story of a little girl with cancer who wished to meet the US President. It moved our founders so much that they decided Barbados needed something similar.
We officially launched at the Divi Southwinds Hotel in St. Lawrence, Christ Church.
Tamika was nine and fighting leukaemia, and she wished to be a doctor. For four hours she wore her own white coat and stethoscope and checked heartbeats on the children's ward with consultant paediatrician Dr. Angela Jennings.
More than 16 years later, we're still granting wishes with the help of our volunteers, donors and wish partners.
"I wish to be a doctor." Tamika, our first wish child, December 2007.
I wish to have a pink tabletFirst, a doctor confirms the child's illness. Then the child picks their wish, we approve it, and we take care of the planning from there.
Who can get a wish? →
Thank you, Sandals Barbados team!We keep it simple. Donations pay for wishes, and our own fundraising events cover everything else we do.
Ways to donate →Feel free to reach out to any of us directly.
If they're between 2 and 16 and living with a life-threatening illness, we'd love to hear about them. Getting started is easy.
