When patients and their loved ones are facing difficult and often traumatic circumstances, the Three Wishes program gives individuals a way to honour their loved ones at the end of life.
St. Michael’s staff have granted hundreds of wishes, most of them simple, from playing Johnny Cash music in a patient’s room to having a family pizza party or taking a picture of a mother holding her dying son’s hand.
These wishes create memories and give patients and loved ones a moment they can cherish.
For our healthcare teams in the intensive care units, programs like these make space to focus on actions that bring joy, purpose and meaning.
Your gift will help us give more wishes to patients and their families. Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you for your support!
Stories about the Three Wishes Program
How granting dying wishes is helping people ease the pain of losing loved ones
A year and a half ago, Ashley Henderson lost the love of her life, Darrell Smith, after he was struck by a taxi in Toronto...
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St. Michael’s staff stop at nothing to make wishes come true
The Three Wishes program brought nursing and spiritual care staff together for an ICU wedding that honours end-of-life.
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Finding meaning in dark moments
Chris Eugenio’s father battled lupus for years. His brave fight ended on March 22, 2022, when Nilo Eugenio succumbed to the disease...
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