YOUR WISH IS OUR COMMAND

MAKE-A-Wish national patron Robyn Moore still smiles when she recalls the seriously ill four-year-old who “went to the moon” and another who became an Australian cricket captain for the day.

Ms Moore, AM, is one of more than 100 women who came together on

Sunday for a fundraiser for the charity, which grants inspirational and lifechanging wishes for children with critical illnesses.

“We’re in a bubble of freedom from Covid in Tasmania and it is wonderful to be able to come together after we were able to grant 164 wishes in 164 days nationally,” she said.

“We grant wishes for anything from a puppy or kitten to a cubby house or bedroom makeover.

“Our travel wishes have been on hold because of Covid but in the past we’ve helped in beautiful ways.”

Wish co-ordinator Allana Wilson said 21 children aged 4 to 21 were currently on the Tasmanian wish list.

Make-A-Wish volunteer Michelle Kean, wish granting co-ordinator Allana Wilson, national patron Robyn Moore and volunteer Wendy Russell at the What Women Want fundraiser at Glenorchy. Picture: Chris Kidd