Happy Holidays!
Whether you were a volunteer, a donor, or just someone who cares about our Wish Children, we would like to thank you for all of the support you have shown this past year.
As we reach the end of this year, we would like to reflect on our many accomplishments as an organization. Our annual golf tournament and second annual online auction raised record-breaking funds to support our wish kids, we welcomed our new Executive Director Helen Loftin and we are now supporting nearly 80 wish families (and counting!)
In 2023, the GWFC plans to make strides in the support of our wish families.
With 4 fundraising events on the books, countless outreach, and the support of our dedicated community, 2023 is sure to be our busiest and best year yet.
I would like to take this time to thank our volunteers whose dedication to making life a little happier is truly commendable. Whether you sat on the board, committee or volunteered during an event, my eternal gratitude to you for your contributions and unwavering support and hard work; it's because of community members like you that we are able to grow our support of families in need each year.
We wish you a happy, healthy and safe holiday season and a very happy 2023!
Sincerely,
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Dave Kavanagh
GWFC Board Chair
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Our December Wish Kid of the Month is Sophie💜
"In 2021 Sophie became a Guelph Wish Fund for Children Wish Kid, and later in the year received her wish. Because of the support of the Wish Fund, Sophie enjoyed a special 8th birthday at Disney!
To this day, we continue to fight the greatest battle of our lives, living and enjoying each day as it comes. We do not know what the future holds, but for now, we laugh and live each moment."…
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“We were very overwhelmed and surprised, we weren’t expecting our son to become a wish kid at all and especially not last night! We assumed there was a lengthy process. It’s a weird feeling to think we can actually do some dreaming on what he would like. It’s been 5 years of just managing and dealing with the day-to-day life of managing his medical issues and challenges. So, thank you seems kind of weak words to say!"
~Stephanie and family
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Thank you for the past 3 years! |
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We would like to take this time to thank Meridian Guelph for their support of our Golf Tournament (and Wish Kids!) over the past three years as our Tournament Title Sponsor!
Since 2005, Meridian Credit Union has not only provided banking services but has been a large supporter of local organizations such as the GWFC.
The support this generous group of people has shown over the last three years has enabled us to grant 1.5 wishes PLUS countless more as their dedication to bringing awareness to our cause is a representation of how supportive Guelph and Wellington County truly is!
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Mark your calendars!
Our 35th Annual golf tournament will be held on
Friday, June 16th, 2023
At Victoria Park East Golf Club 10 am start
More details to follow, stay tuned.

To get in on the scoop or become an early supporter contact us today!
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To read more about past golf tournaments and sponsors, click here.
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Our 3rd annual Online Auction will be held from
June 8th - 18th, 2023
To become a sponsor contact us today!
Click here to read more details about this event and view the full list of all the past supporters
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This #givingtuesday we ask you to think locally and consider donating to a local charity.
Our focus has always been to support those in our community that need it the most. In the spirit of this Giving Tuesday we ask you to do the same.
With a small donation, you can help us make a difference in the lives of children in Guelph or Wellington County who are living with a rare, debilitating syndrome, a significant illness, or a life-altering injury.
The Guelph Wish Fund for Children, in partnership with our community (YOU), steps in to serve these children and support the family, to make the child’s life a little happier.
We work with each individual and their family to deliver the wish that’s just right for them, whether it’s a dream holiday or meeting everyday practical needs. We are a local charity that is 100% funded by our community.
When you support GWFC, you help us make life a little happier.

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Be part of our Grant-A-Wish program now. It’s easy – each wish costs $10,000 and we invite you to grant a full wish or a portion of one.
All donations matter!
Your donation can help a child’s wish come true. Thank you for helping us make lives a little happier!
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On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Linamar will be hosting the 7th annual Curl for Kids Bonspiel.
9:00 am – 6:00 pm @ the Guelph Curling Club
*For more information on how you can get involved with this event please contact event organizer Les Hosszu
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Over recent years, this event has supported over 10 wishes and we are incredibly grateful for the support and vital funds this event brings.
We would like to take this time to give a special thank you to Les Hosszu and his team at Linamar for working so hard to make this event another success!
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Another small way we like to express our gratitude to our supportive community is by profiling these supporters in our monthly "Community Supports Posts" on our social media accounts.
This is just one of the ways we would like to say thanks for all of the kind and generous support of our Wish Children!
*See below for our current community supporter.
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Syngenta Group is a leading, sustainable agricultural innovation and technology company with 48,000 employees in more than 100 countries dedicated to bringing plant potential to life.
The local Guelph office and its employees have been dedicated supports of making life a little happier for over 20 years!
The thoughtfulness of these individuals enables us to help all our wish families and better our community
To read more about them and all our other wonderful supporters, click here
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To check out every month's Community Supporter don't forget to follow us! |
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Our vision is to provide hope, strength and joy to children and their families during a very difficult time. We partner with our community, our tireless volunteers, and the generosity of many individuals, groups and businesses, to provide a special experience or family necessities to all deserving children who are facing a significant or life-altering disease, injury or medical challenge in our community.
Our board is comprised of a cross-section of dedicated community members - All members are advocates of the Wish Fund's mission in making life a little happier for children in need in our community.
If you would like to learn more about our Board members, please click here
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We would like to thank our wonderful and dedicated volunteer team.
Their dedication to the GWFC and making lives a little happier is truly commendable!
If you too are interested in making a difference in the lives of children in Guelph and Wellington County, consider becoming a GWFC Volunteer.
We are currently seeking qualified and committed volunteers to help spread our word and fulfill our mission.
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Guelph Wish Fund for Children | Website
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