Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Research shows that wishes have the possibility to give kids the hope and strength they need to fight harder. Make-A-Wish® Utah creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.