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

9 & DINE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Level up your date night and support kids in your community! Join us on September 11, 2026, at Victoria Valley for our 4th Annual 9 and Dine golf tournament. Enjoy a relaxed, non-competitive 9-hole round of golf (3 p.m. shotgun start), followed by a delicious dinner. Tournament Details: $130 per person – Includes a day of golf with a cart, followed by a delicious dinner, live and silent auctions, and live music/entertainment throughout dinner. To register for this year’s ev

GWF'S NIGHT AT THE RACES

Join us for an exciting evening at the races on August 14th as we bring together Wish families, supporters, and community members from across Centre Wellington for a memorable night of fun and connection. Many of the children supported by the Guelph Wish Fund for Children call Centre Wellington home. Our Wish families live in Fergus, Elora, Belwood, and surrounding rural communities, and this event is an opportunity to celebrate the strength of these families while creating m

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

MAKING WISHES COME TRUE 💜

Check out the latest from Guelph Wish Fund for Children which was shared in our latest newsletter. If you'd like to be added to our email list, please sign up here .

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

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