Marty Lyons Foundation
Second Wish Program · About this organization
What you get
Marty Lyons Foundation may consider a second wish .
How to start
Use the email link on the Apply for a Wish page to ask about a second wish for your child.
Good to know
- Exceptional medical circumstances and typical two-year spacing are required.
The details, as published
Marty Lyons Foundation may consider a second wish for a child age 3–17 with terminal or life-threatening illness only under exceptional medical circumstances, typically at least two years after a prior wish from any organization. Current second-wish requests are waitlisted and require direct Mission Delivery contact; placement and eventual award are not guaranteed.
What help you may get
Camps And Retreats
Second Wish Program — camps and retreats
Marty Lyons Foundation may consider a second wish for a child age 3–17 with terminal or life-threatening illness only under exceptional medical circumstances, typically at least two years after a prior wish from any organization. Current second-wish requests are waitlisted and require direct Mission Delivery contact; placement and eventual award are not guaranteed.
Amount not published
Peer And Emotional Support
Second Wish Program — peer and emotional support
Marty Lyons Foundation may consider a second wish for a child age 3–17 with terminal or life-threatening illness only under exceptional medical circumstances, typically at least two years after a prior wish from any organization. Current second-wish requests are waitlisted and require direct Mission Delivery contact; placement and eventual award are not guaranteed.
Amount not published
Practical Items And Home Help
Second Wish Program — practical items and home help
Marty Lyons Foundation may consider a second wish for a child age 3–17 with terminal or life-threatening illness only under exceptional medical circumstances, typically at least two years after a prior wish from any organization. Current second-wish requests are waitlisted and require direct Mission Delivery contact; placement and eventual award are not guaranteed.
Amount not published
Travel And Transportation
Second Wish Program — travel and transportation
Marty Lyons Foundation may consider a second wish for a child age 3–17 with terminal or life-threatening illness only under exceptional medical circumstances, typically at least two years after a prior wish from any organization. Current second-wish requests are waitlisted and require direct Mission Delivery contact; placement and eventual award are not guaranteed.
Amount not published
Wishes And Family Experiences
Second Wish Program — wishes and family experiences
Marty Lyons Foundation may consider a second wish for a child age 3–17 with terminal or life-threatening illness only under exceptional medical circumstances, typically at least two years after a prior wish from any organization. Current second-wish requests are waitlisted and require direct Mission Delivery contact; placement and eventual award are not guaranteed.
Amount not published
Check the main eligibility rules
Diagnosis
B-ALL is in scope. A child with life-threatening B-ALL in exceptional circumstances may qualify despite a prior wish, subject to age, geography, waitlist, and review.
Age
Age 3 to age 17, measured at application.
Treatment status
No specific treatment status is published.
Where you live and where your child is treated
Where your family lives
You must live in: The child may qualify by residence in one of the Foundation's 14 designated states..
- The child must reside in a designated state or currently receive medical treatment in a designated state.
Where your child is treated
Treatment must be in: The child may qualify by currently receiving medical treatment in one of the Foundation's 14 designated states..
- Current medical treatment in a designated state is an alternative to residence in a designated state.
How to get started
Does a social worker or care team need to start it? No. A required care-team start is not published; the family can use the available route below.
- Contact the Director of Mission Delivery to discuss exceptional circumstances and request waitlist consideration.
- Follow organization instructions if a future application opportunity becomes available.
Ways to apply or ask
- Web Form
Documents to prepare
The program does not publish a document checklist. Ask before gathering paperwork.
Availability and timing
| Program | Active |
|---|---|
| Applications | Waitlist |
| Funding or space | Not Published |
| Application window | Rolling |
| Last checked | Aug 27, 2026 |
- No waitlist size, order, timing, or award promise is published.
Limitations and things to confirm
- Exceptional medical circumstances and typical two-year spacing are required.
- Waitlist placement, order, timing, age-out rules, and eventual award are not guaranteed or published.
- Confirm exceptional criteria, waitlist size/order, two-year waivers, age-out, application documents, capacity, and award timing.
Official sources
Program details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Availability can change, so check the official program before applying.
- Second Wish Program · checked Aug 24, 2026
- First Wish Program · checked Aug 24, 2026
- First Wish Program · checked Aug 24, 2026