From a Christmas Idea to a Year-Round Movement
The EveryWish Foundation exists because two people decided to stop waiting for “someday.”
In 2008, Kelli and Garrett acted on a deep conviction: good people matter more than things. What began as a Christmas initiative called Stuff the Sleigh was created to serve children battling cancer — children who, through no fault of their own, were facing life-altering diagnoses.
Stuff the Sleigh provided Christmas experiences for children with cancer and their families. It was never about presents. It was about presence — showing up during the hardest chapters of life.
Supported by volunteers, families, small businesses, corporate partners, and institutions such as Texas Children’s Hospital, the initiative grew quickly. The name “Stuff the Sleigh” captured the spirit of belief and generosity. It became a call to action.
And with it came a reminder that still guides us today.
But something became clear over time.
Hope does not operate on a holiday calendar.
Families navigating childhood cancer and critical illness need support all year. They need light in the darkest seasons. And they need more than moments — they need progress.
So in 2026, we expanded.
Stuff the Sleigh remains a treasured initiative, but the mission grew beyond a season.
We became The EveryWish Foundation — reflecting a broader commitment to serve children year-round and invest in long-term medical advancement.
What began as a sleigh became a movement.
Where the 1,000 Cranes Become Our Story
There is a powerful tradition called Senbazuru. If a person folds 1,000 origami cranes, the gods will grant them one special wish.
This symbol became globally sacred because of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who developed leukemia after the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
She began folding cranes in the hospital, believing: “If I fold 1,000 cranes, I will get well.” Each crane represented one wish. Sadako passed away before completing 1,000 cranes. Yet, for her honor and out of love and respect, her classmates finished them for her.
Today, Origami cranes are sent to Hiroshima every year. They represent hope in suffering, wishes in darkness, and beauty from pain.
One crane alone is beautiful.
One thousand cranes together create a movement.
This is the heart of The EveryWish Foundation.
Hope multiplies when people come together.
Our logo reflects light emerging, belief unfolding, and wishes rising — not as symbolism alone, but as measurable action.
We are committed to spreading hope, generosity, and light — not only through inspiration, but through impact.
What began as a single act of giving has become a growing foundation serving families facing childhood cancer and critical illness.
And we are just getting started.
