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.

Victoria Park 5K - November

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

St Marks Gate, London E9 5HT, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

Tatton Park 5k - November

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

Tatton Park 10k - November

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Victoria Park 10K - November

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

St Marks Gate, London E9 5HT, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Victoria Park Half Marathon - November

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

St Marks Gate, London E9 5HT, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£350

Nuclear Races - Fallout 6k

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch, Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Nuclear Races - Fallout 12k

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

Nuclear Races, Kelvedon Hatch, Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

South Downs Hiking Trail - 21KM

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

Goodwood Racecourse Selhurstpark Rd, Chichester PO18 0PS

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

South Downs Hiking Trail - 12KM

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

Goodwood Racecourse Selhurstpark Rd, Chichester PO18 0PS

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

South Downs Hiking Trail - 17KM

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

Goodwood Racecourse Selhurstpark Rd, Chichester PO18 0PS

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

South Downs Trail Run - 21KM

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

Goodwood Racecourse Selhurstpark Rd, Chichester PO18 0PS

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

South Downs Trail Run - 12KM

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026

Goodwood Racecourse Selhurstpark Rd, Chichester PO18 0PS

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.