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

Adrienne – Canada – June 2018

Adrienne is our first mom from Canada! We touched base with Adrienne 2 years ago. It became too difficult for her to plan a wish. She was still working out treatments for her stage 4 breast cancer that was spreading. Her husband contacted us back in May and asked if...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...
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Jacquelyn Vranicar – Beach Vacation 2024

Jacquelyn Vranicar is a Minnesota mom of four beautiful children; three boys 14, 12 & 8, and a 5 year old girl.  She was diagnosed de novo stage IV metastatic breast cancer in 2020 at 38 years young. Jacquelyn has been married to her college sweetheart for 17...

Audrey – Hawaii – December 2021

After first being diagnosed in 2006 with Stage II Breast Cancer the day after my son's 1st birthday, I didn't know what the future had in store. After treatment had follow-up appointments and continued living life as a breast cancer survivor. When I was diagnosed with...

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...

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...

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