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

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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...

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...

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...
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...

Helena Hsieh – Hawaii 2023

In May 2020, hours before her daughter's birth, Helena was told that the lump in her left breast was breast cancer. While recovering from her C section she was told that her breast cancer was Stage 4. Helena has an amazing husband and a beautiful 3 year old daughter....

Leslie – Backyard – June 2018

Leslie was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2014. She was placed on hospice at the beginning of summer, 2018. She loves sitting outside in her backyard, reading her bible and watching her kids play. Her wish was to fill her backyard with toys and to leave scripture for...

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!...

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...

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...

Doralee – Pool – June 2018

Doralee is a wife and mother of 7! She was diagnosed in 2015 with renal cell carcinoma. She lost one of her kidneys and the cancer has since spread to her lungs. We worked with Doralee for over a year trying to find the best wish for her family. She has 4 children...

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