Forgotten Wishes Foundation
Press Release May 13, 2026 We need volunteers and donors to sustain our Forget-Me-Not Friends Club program. The Forgotten Wishes Foundation is inviting individuals, families, businesses, and community groups to volunteer and help spread joy, kindness, and connection this summer through its Smiles for Miles Fundraiser and Card Making Challenge running from June 1 through…
Join Our Summer Card-Making Challenge Supporting Smiles for Miles A simple smile can brighten a day, spark a connection, and remind someone they are not forgotten. Beginning June 1, 2026, Forgotten Wishes Foundation is excited to launch our newest card-making challenge, Say It With a Smile!, as part of our summer Smiles for Miles Fundraiser benefiting the Forgotten…
Send Joy and Belonging Through Happy Mail What if a simple high five could travel through the mail and brighten someone’s day? That’s the idea behind our High-Five Friend Card Challenge—a creative, feel-good way to share connection through Happy Mail* with members of the Forget-Me-Not Friends Club. At the Forgotten Wishes Foundation, we work to…
by Erica Dargas For many in the disabled community, silence is deafening. Loneliness is heavy, and people with disabilities face physical and social barriers every day that contribute to it. The world moves fast, leaving behind and isolating those with these challenges to fight their battles alone. It’s time for society to change that. It’s…
A Virtual Giving Tuesday Card Party – December 2 at 11:00 AM CST This Giving Tuesday, we’re spreading kindness one High Five at a time! Join the Forgotten Wishes Foundation for an hour of simple, meaningful volunteer activity that brings smiles and belonging to friends with disabilities across the country Live on Facebook @ForgottenWishesOrg What…
By Lisa Dempsey Announcing the Updated Card Party Initiative Guide Book We are delighted to share the newly updated Card Party Guide Book from the Forgotten Wishes Foundation. This enhanced edition is thoughtfully designed to help individuals, community groups, and organizations host memorable card-making events. These parties bring joy and belonging to our Forget-Me-Not Friends…
Inclusion for People with Disabilities Inclusion isn’t just a theoretical ideal; it’s a vital necessity that connects individuals with disabilities to a more active, fulfilling life. Let’s discuss why it is important to become more aware of what inclusion means for all of us today. Obviously, living with a disability can create challenges to engaging…
Creating a Connection with a Letter In our fast-paced and digital world, receiving a handcrafted letter from a stranger is rare. Yet, the magic of a heartfelt letter can create an extraordinary feeling of connection between two unknown human beings. Writing a short letter to someone you don’t know and have never met can be…
The Forgotten Wishes Foundation believes that fostering an inclusive and empathetic environment for all individuals, regardless of their abilities, is crucial to our mission of creating a sense of belonging for people with disabilities. Unfortunately, ableism, a form of discrimination against people with disabilities, persists at all levels of our communities. The Forgotten Wishes Foundation aims to shed…
Let’s talk about the magic of receiving handwritten notes of kindness and friendship and how it creates a community of inclusion for people with disabilities. Inclusion for someone with a disability can feel like having a VIP pass to the coolest party in town. Inclusion feels like you have a seat at the table regardless…