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Submit A Wish

WISH CRITERIA

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Wishes are considered for those who are living with a disability, in need of assistance, are going through a difficult time and need their spirits lifted.

  2. Any child, adult, elder, or family may be considered for a wish.

  3. Nominations are limited to one (1) wish per individual/home.

  4. We fulfill wishes for people residing within a 20 mile radius of Shorewood.                             (The only time we go outside of this radius is during the American Cancer Society Relay for Life each June. These are cancer wishes only.)

  5. We do not fulfill wishes for any kind of rent, bills, or payments.

  6. Wish recipients are chosen with the hope that they will, in some small way, “pay it forward”, and brighten the day of someone they know that may need a hug.


WISH FULFILLMENT PROCESS:

  1. All applications are submitted to the Wishes Committee for verification.

  2. Every application, whether approved or not, will receive a reply.


DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE NEEDED FOR VERIFICATION:

  1. Medical Wish Information: Documentation from a qualified healthcare professional or the name, number, or email of someone we may contact to verify information

a) Nominee's Name and Age

b) Nominee's Diagnosis and Prognosis Only

2. Educational Wish Information:  Must be verified with the name, number, or email of a teacher, speech pathologist, or someone we may contact to verify information.

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*Please refer to "Center of Care" under the Hugs and Wishes tab on the menu bar for additional assistance.

Wish Submission Form

Please tell us the exact wish you are requesting. or if you would prefer we ask the recipient to choose their wish.
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*Please state: "MOTHER'S DAY WISH" below. (if applicable)

Wish Recipient Information

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1147 Brook Forest Ave, #174, Shorewood, IL 60404

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