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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

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...

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...

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...

Tiffany Mason – Northern Lights – 2022

After an initial diagnosis of Stage 3 Breast Cancer in 2016, Tiffany learned in 2020 that she had metastatic disease throughout her liver, bones, and brain. She is living with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer and undergoing continuous treatment, all while raising two...

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...

Michelle-Easter in February

In her final days, Michelle wanted to spend Easter with her young family. In February, Ally's Wish traveled to Albany, NY to make that wish happen. Such a sweet family in one last celebration of the hope that is to come.

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...

Jacquelyn – Cruise – 2019

Our cruise was absolutely amazing! We loved every part of it and even got to meet another Ally's Wish participant! I know we will cherish the memories we made and we are so grateful for Ally's Wish for making the trip possible. With gratitude, Jacquelyn [gallery...

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...

Kristie – Tree House – 2022

Meet Kristie. Her wish was select in December of 2022 and will be granted in 2023. When asked what her wish is, she said, " Thank you so much! That is so amazing! I would love to have a tree house to spend time with my sweet babies in and when that day comes they can...

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