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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.

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

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....

Kristy – Hawaii 2023

Kristy Pena is a sweet mom from Frisco, TX.  Her original diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer in 2021 quickly turned to stage 4 in fall of 2022.  Kristy has a beautiful, positive spirit and plans to fight this cancer every step of the way to keep making memories with...

Betsy McGinnis – Grand Canyon

Betsy is a Texas mom with 3 beautiful children! She was initially diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2022, just after her 40th birthday. Just one year later, in 2023 she learned her cancer had advanced to stage IV and was very aggressive. Ally’s Wish was...

Adrienne Shepard – Disney – 2022

Adrienne was diagnosed with DCIS, a non-invasive form of breast cancer, in 2018. She was considered disease-free after a mastectomy, but the cancer had metastasized to her liver, lymph nodes, bones and brain and now is considered to have very advanced Stage IV breast...

Sarah Stephens – Disney Land – 2022

Sarah was diagnosed in October 2017 with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. She is a mom to her beautiful 10-year-old daughter Charlie who is her whole world. Sarah has made it a point to make sure the time they have together is nothing short of amazing. Sarah and...
Ramona Miller

Ramona Miller – Hawaii

“Your organization recently sent my friend, Ramona Miller, and her daughter to Hawaii. It was rushed to be granted because she was going to have surgery. Ramona and her daughter had the best time on their trip!! Ramona came home and had surgery and she passed away...

Amy Thomas – Wyoming – 2022

Amy is a 1st grade teacher who lives in Cleburne, Texas with her 18 year old daughter and husband. In 2019 she went to the ER after a fall with back pain. She discovered she had collapsed/broken vertebrae with cancer in her bones - diagnosis stage 4 ER/PR+ HER2...

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...

Amanda – Exploring Mountains 2023

Amanda was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 years old. She lives in Idaho with her husband and two amazing children In 2023, Amanda and her family were granted a wish of a trip to Colorado to spend time together in the mountains. Amanda said she was exhausted...

Maureen – Dominican Republic – August 2018

Maureen is a wife and a mother of 3. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and metastatic breast cancer in 2012. She has a daughter in nursing school studying to be an oncology nurse, a son who just left for college, and a 14 year old son. Her wish was to take a...

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