About Us
About Us
Our Wish journey began over two decades ago. As the sibling of a Wish Kid and as volunteers, we recognized the inherent power and magic of a Wish. We all witnessed firsthand how the Wish experience gave families a brief respite from the illnesses and medical challenges they encountered but, while the memories created would last a lifetime, each Wish Family’s journey didn’t end with the Wish itself.
Founded in 2009, Children’s Wishes goal is to provide Rhode Island children with amazing Wish experiences while assisting their families with continued support beyond the Wish. The organization was built on the commitment to serve our Wish children and their families with love, honor, dedication and respect.
Children’s Wishes extended network of Wish Families, past and present, strengthen our commitment to serve and we are humbled & privileged to share this journey together.
Mission
Children’s Wishes was formed in 2009 to grant Wishes to Rhode Island children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 years of age who are facing a life-threatening medical condition that is malignant, progressive or degenerative. We are a Rhode Island-based organization committed to providing life enhancing experiences to children facing significant medical challenges with a Wish Granting approach that involves the entire family to build lasting relationships along the way. Our Family Programming facilitates unique bonds among our families as they reach out to each other for the support & understanding only another Wish family could provide.
Board
MARY O’ROURKE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MARY@CHILDRENS-WISHES.ORG
ADAM RAMSEY
BOARD CHAIR
DIANNE THIBEAULT
VICE CHAIR
RON CASCIONE
TREASURER
DONNA WING
SECRETARY
NICHOLAS BRETON
STEVEN CASCIONE
RICHARD DELPONTE
HOLLY FERRARA
JACK HUTSON
PETER JACAVONE, III
STEVEN LAWTON
CHRISTOPHER SABBAGH
TED TRAFTON
ANDY ZIEGLER
MICHAEL ZIEGLER
Staff
MARY O’ROURKE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MARY@CHILDRENS-WISHES.ORG
KATE RICHARDSON
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
KATE@CHILDRENS-WISHES.ORG
PAM FERRUCCI
DONOR MANAGEMENT
PAM@CHILDRENS-WISHES.ORG
RUTH NAPOLITANO
VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR
RUTH@CHILDRENS-WISHES.ORG
MICHELE VIDMAR
VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR
MICHELE@CHILDRENS-WISHES.ORG
Wish Referral Form
Click Here2364 Post Road, Suite 200 Warwick RI 02886
Call Us:
(401) 921 1300