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

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...

Christina – Disneyworld – March 2018

Christina has stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to her bones. They have only had 1 family vacation together. Her wish was to take her family to Disney World! They had a great time and made some magical memories. Her wish was granted in March 2018.

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...

Daniela Martinez – Alaska – 2022

Daniela Martinez is a 29-year-old mom with a 2 year old daughter. She is battling Triple Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer. Daniela was recently granted a wish of a trip to Alaska. From Daniela: We are almost done settling back in after our amazing trip. I wanted to...

Joann Lopez – Florida – 2022

In May 2022, Joann and her family were granted a wish to Destin, FL. Joann was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. A vacation to the beach provided a sweet time to be together with family. Joann wrote to say, “Thank you Ally’s Wish for making this vacation a reality...

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...

Marisol Sena – Hawaii – 2022

Marisol is a mom of two boys from Texas.  Her original diagnosis was stage 1 breast cancer in 2014 at the age of 45.  After surgeries and treatments, she was cancer free for 4 years!  In October 2018, Marisol found out her cancer had spread and it was now stage 4. ...

Kara – Bahamas – May 2018

Kara is a wife and mom to 4 children. She was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer that has spread to many places including her brain. Her life expectancy is pretty short so we were able to quickly get her wish granted thanks to an amazing donor! They left on April...
Family in Hawaii

Sheila Whitney – Hawaii

Sheila is a TEXAS mom of two teenage boys, who has been battling breast cancer since 2011.  Her diagnosis turned terminal in 2020.  Sheila and her family were blessed with a trip to Hawaii in 2023.  Sheila said they made great family memories together!!

Kate Witten – Disney World

Kate Witten was diagnosed with metastatic adenocarcinoma at the young age of 30.  She is a loving mother to her 5 year old son and 3 year old daughter.  Kate was referred to Ally’s Wish less than a year after her diagnosis, at this point all lines of treatment had...

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