A wish can change everything
At Purple Heart Wishes, we create unforgettable moments for adults who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness aged between 18–55. A wish is more than just an experience—it’s a chance to escape, dream, and make lasting memories with loved ones.
What is a wish?
A "Wish" is a heartfelt grant made to individuals who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness in their early adult life. Purple Heart Wishes focuses on creating and fulfilling these wishes to help these individuals make precious, everlasting memories with their families and friends. Essentially, a wish is an opportunity provided by the charity to bring some joy and comfort during a very challenging time, allowing recipients to experience something special that they desire.
Types of wishes we can help grant
Featured wish stories
Behind every wish is a moment that matters. Read more wish stories
3-night break to Twitchen House Holiday Park
The wish gave us the chance to step away from everything, have some much-needed rest, laugh together and simply enjoy being a family. We made such special memories that we will treasure forever.
The thought and kindness that went into organising our trip was incredible, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to experience such a beautiful place together.
Thank you, team Purple Heart Wishes, for giving our family some much-needed time to make happy memories together. It truly meant the world to us.
Harry Potter Studios & Shendish Manor Hotel
Allan has motor neurone disease. He was diagnosed two years ago and has seen a rapid deterioration.
His wish was to visit the Harry Potter Studios as he has been a fan since the beginning. I contacted Purple Heart Wishes who amazingly granted his wish and even booked us a night at the lovely Shendish Manor Hotel nearby. We really enjoyed the time together as a family and created lots of memories.
Thank you so much to all at Purple Heart Wishes.
Glamping Stay at Moor Farm
My bucket list is predominantly made up of memories to make with my husband and 2 children, 5 and 3. It’s got places to visit, holidays and it also had camping. But I really don’t like camping!
Purple Heart Wishes fulfilled this dream with a Glamping stay at Moor Farm, Featherdown Farms. It was everything and more. No television, no electricity but the sound of laughter. The hosts were fantastic and the highlight was without doubt the pizza evening- the kids didn’t need encouragement to get stuck in. Lucas loved sleeping in the cupboard bed and both of them running into the patch of woodland to play letting their imaginations run wild.
Our cups were all topped up and memories made - thank you so much.
Martine
Meet the wish granters
Mark & Jo, the dedicated people behind making Wishes happen. Learn more about us
Mark Kelly ✨
Mark works directly with wish recipients to create unforgettable experiences. His calm and compassionate nature helps turn dreams into reality.
Joanne Maw ✨
Jo is creative, thoughtful, and dedicated to ensuring every wish is delivered with the care and attention it deserves.
How it works
Every wish starts with a spark, and a little help from you. Whether you’re a parent, carer, or professional, our process is here to guide you through making that wish a reality. It’s simple, supportive, and focused on what matters most: the person at the heart of it.
Check eligibility
Before you get started, make sure the person you're referring meets our eligibility criteria.
Complete the form
Applications can be completed by yourself, a family member, friend or medical professional. We’ll ask for some key details and supporting information to help us understand how we can bring the wish to life.
We review the wish
Once you’ve submitted the form, our team will review the application to make sure everything’s in place. We might get in touch if we need more info or to chat through the next steps.
Let's make the magic happen
If the wish is approved, our wish granters will work with you and the person to make it a reality, safely, thoughtfully, and with plenty of excitement along the way.
Wish FAQs
Want to know more about how wishes work, who can apply, or what’s possible? Here are some of the questions we’re most often asked
Purple Heart Wishes grants wishes to young adults aged 18–55 living in the UK who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Each wish is unique! From events, days out, weekend breaks in the UK, gifts and surprises – we will try our very best to make your special moment happen.
You can apply by filling out our online Wish Application Form, or a family member, friend, or healthcare professional can apply on your behalf.
Once an application is submitted and approved, our team works as quickly as possible to organise the wish — timelines vary depending on the request.
No. Wishes are fully funded by Purple Heart Wishes through donations, fundraising, and sponsorships.