8th Annual 5K Logo

Saturday, October 31, 2026

We are pleased to announce our 9th Annual 5K and Family Fun Day in partnership with the beautiful Flower Mound development, Lakeside DFW. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us on the course on Saturday, October 31, 2026!  A day for the entire family, Ally’s Wish and Lakeside DFW are proud to invite you to join us for a fun filled morning honoring and celebrating the lives of the moms that Ally’s Wish supports. The event will include a 5K run, 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a Dress Up Contest as well as a dog costume contest, trunk or treat for the family.

You can Make a Mom's Wish Come True

Ally’s Wish, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in North Texas devoted to granting the last wish to young, terminally ill mothers with children. Inspired by the late Allyson Hendrickson, Ally’s Wish provides a memory for the family that will last a lifetime. Wishes are granted in the form of services, gifts, transportation, lodging, or any other wish the mother may have.

BEST “Non-Profit Organization” in Denton County. We thank all of our supporters who voted for us. This recognition will help more families get to know Ally’s Wish and the ways we help families going through a difficult time.

Nominate Ally's Wish Foundation for 2026

The nominations for BODC 2026 have begun.  We would appreciate you taking the time to nominate us this year!  Please vote for us: BODC > Community & Non-profit > 8. Best Non-profit

The UPS Store - Justin Road

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing support we receive from The UPS Store on Justin Road Their commitment to our mission and ongoing encouragement play a vital role in everything we strive to accomplish at Ally’s Wish Foundation

Frost Bank 2025

We are humbled and excited to announce a new partner for 2025. Frost Bank, Flower Mound, TX, is the 2025 Corporate Sponsor of Ally’s Wish. When you’re in need of a trusted banker, think Frost Bank. We envision more success, more outreach, and most importantly, more wishes granted for terminally ill moms with young families in 2025. Frost Bank is the perfect partner to help us achieve these goals. With the support of Frost Bank and generous friends like you, we can bring a little joy to families who are going through the unthinkable situation.

Holiday Baskets

Help Us Spread Christmas Cheer to Ally’s Wish Moms! We are SO excited to partner with Frost Bank this year to bless local Ally’s Wish moms with Christmas Memory-Making Baskets — beautiful baskets filled with cozy items, family activities, and little moments of joy...

Happy Birthday in Heaven

She inspired us to grant wishes.

Women of Argyle Event

Thankful to the Women of Argyle for allowing us to come speak about Ally’s Wish! What a wonderful time and generous group!!! Thank you for helping us great wishes!!

$25K Gift over Five Years

Big news! PrideStaff Dallas chose Ally’s Wish for their 25th Anniversary gift—$5k/yr x 5 = $25k Huge thanks to Nancy, Amy & team, our board + staff for celebrating, and Fogo de Chão for the amazing lunch! More wishes. More memories.

Best of Denton County Winner!

Ally's Wish has been voted BEST "Non-Profit Organization" in Denton County, We thank all of our supporters who voted for us. This recognition will help more families get to know Ally's Wish and the ways we help families going through a difficult time.

Terran enjoyed a life-long dream of swimming with the dolphins in Hawaii.

From DisneyWorld vacations to birthday parties on the beach, Ally’s Wish is committed to providing beautiful, lasting memories that moms can leave with their families for many years to come.

Meet Our Moms

Kristiana – Hawaii – June 2018

At the age of 39, Kristiana was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. She is a single mom with 2 girls. She knew that she probably only had one vacation left, but knew she couldn't make it happen on her own. Ally's Wish sent her to the beautiful island of Hawaii!...

Heather – Disney 2024

Heather was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer just as her youngest son was turning 1 year old. Heather lives in Alabama with her husband of 14 years and their three sons ages 14, 10, 8. In 2024, Ally’s Wish granted her wish of a trip to Disney! Heather said, “we...

Anita – Bermuda – June 2018

Anita is 43 years old with a 14 year old son. She was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer in 2016. It has spread to her ribs, spine, pelvis and now her lymph nodes. Her wish was to spend time in the sun, see the smiles on her family's faces, and take a break from...

Nina – Yellowstone – June 2018

Nina is from Maryland and has metastatic breast cancer. Her wish was simple... Yellowstone! She wanted to see the beauty of the land. Her family enjoyed spending time together in the beautiful vistas of Yellowstone National Park. Her wish was granted in June 2018.

Sue Coltman – Disney World – 2022

Sue Coltman's wished was sponsored in December 2022 and will be granted in 2023. From Sue: "I cried when I read your email and am still crying as I try to type this. It means so much to me to have been selected so quickly and I am extremely grateful and honored. This...

Cory Kreitzer – Florida – 2021

Cory was mom to a busy family of 5, her husband David, 16 year old daughter, Maddy, 12 year old son, Evan, and 6 year old daughter Charlotte. Her kids were her motivation. She wanted her kids to remember a happy childhood, not one that is filled with worry and fear....

Stefanie Davis – Disney 2023

Stefanie Davis is a mom to two young boys and married to her college sweetheart. She was diagnosed with Refractory ALL with the Philadelphia chromosome in July 2021 - it has become unresponsive to treatment.  In December 2023, Ally’s Wish was able to help Stefanie...

Teresa Fitzgerald – Orchard – Hawaii

The wish of Teresa: "The wish I’ve been dreaming of is to plant an orchard for my family that will help sustain them and hopefully their future children for many many years to come. We live on the slopes of Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii, planting and orchard...

Christine – Puppy – August 2018

Christine is a wife and mom to a 12 year old girl. She was diagnosed with Pompey's disease which affects her muscles. She didn't have to think long about her wish. It was simple. She wanted a companion for her daughter. Sarah picked out an Australian Shepard puppy....

Shannon – Tennessee – August 2018

Shannon was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2016. She had to quit her job as a bus driver due to the tumor in her spine. According to Shannon, her wish was an easy decision. She picked the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to spend some quality time with her...

You can make a difference.

Donate Here