When You Wish Upon A Star

When You Wish Upon a Star has a simple mission, to grant the Wishes of children living with a life threatening illness.


When you Wish Upon a Star are a children’s charity that grant Wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses across the UK. They believe that every child deserves to smile, and with our support they can provide quality time away from hospitals and hospices for children and their families. This gives children and families something to look forward to through times of uncertainty, and often financial as well as emotional strain. Wishes allow the family to put their child’s illness on hold as they have fun and create precious memories together.


Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Run Alton Towers 10k

Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Run Alton Towers 5k

Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

Run Alton Towers Half

Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£350

Run South London

Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027

Morden Park, Morden SM4 4SP, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£350

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Lee Valley Velopark 5k - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

VeloPark Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Abercrombie Rd London E20 3AB

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

Womens Run Series Battersea Park - 5KM - (Powered by StoneX)

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Battersea Park, Central Ave, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

Carsington Water 10K - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Big Ln, Ashbourne DE6, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Lee Valley Velopark 10k - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

VeloPark Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Abercrombie Rd London E20 3AB

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Womens Run Series Battersea Park - 10KM - (Powered by StoneX)

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Battersea Park, Central Ave, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Run Series Battersea TEN 10k - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Carsington Water Half Marathon - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Big Ln, Ashbourne DE6, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£350

Lee Valley Velopark Half Marathon - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

VeloPark Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Abercrombie Rd London E20 3AB

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£350

Womens Run Series Battersea Park - Half Marathon (Powered by StoneX)

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Battersea Park, Central Ave, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£350

Run Series Battersea TEN 10 Mile - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Lee Valley Velopark 10 Mile - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

VeloPark Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Abercrombie Rd London E20 3AB

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Lee Valley Velopark 1 Mile - October

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

VeloPark Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Abercrombie Rd London E20 3AB

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.