This charity grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses and makes about 40 wishes happen each year. The children range in ages from 3 to 21. Those who refer children for Wishes Can Happen are often neighbors, teachers, friends or members of the child's church, but anyone can refer a child. The organization also works closely with social workers and hospitals to find children whose wishes need to come true. Wishes Can Happen is an all-volunteer group that operates on fundraising money and donations.