Episode release date:
March 26, 2026
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Podcast overview

In this conversation, Gillian Stovel Rivers speaks with Meaghan Stovel McKnight, CEO of Make-A-Wish® Canada, about the profound impact of wishes on children with critical illnesses and their families. They explore the science behind hope and resilience, the role of wishes as a form of medicine, and the ripple effect that wishes have on communities and healthcare workers. Meaghan shares personal stories and insights into how wishes not only uplift children but also provide essential support to families during challenging times. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community engagement, philanthropy, and the need for a more integrated approach to healthcare that includes emotional and psychosocial support.

Here are some details about how you can get involved and support our mission through partners, as it houses our ongoing national partner campaigns: https://makeawish.ca/get-involved/ways-to-give/national-partner-campaigns/

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