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

Linamar's Annual Curl for Kids Winter Bonspiel

This year, on Saturday February 7, 2026, Linamar/Vehcom will be hosting the 10TH Annual Curl for Kids Winter Bonspiel in support of the Guelph Wish Fund for Children. Since its inception, the Curl for Kids Winter Bonspiel has helped raise over $625,000 for the Guelph Wish Fund for Children. That is over 62 Wishes! The Curl for Kids Winter Bonspiel will take place again at the Guelph Curling Club, and we are looking for willing and eager participants to join us for a wonder

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

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...

Recent News

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