Welcome To
The Rainbow
Connection
Celebrating over 40 Years of Making Wishes Come True
It's More Than A Wish!
At The Rainbow Connection, we believe in celebrating kids, wishes and hope! For 40 years, we’ve been fulfilling wishes for Michigan children battling life-threatening illnesses. But it’s more than a wish… it’s about creating moments of magic, connection, and strength during challenging times.
How We Make A Difference
OUR WISH PROGRAM
Transforming dreams into reality for children facing life-threatening illnesses. From amazing destination vacations to meeting super heroes, each wish brings hope and happiness.
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Providing ongoing support to wish families, from special outings to seasonal gifts, because the journey doesn’t end with the wish.
SPECIAL RESPONSE PROGRAM
Offering immediate emergency assistance to wish families experiencing unexpected financial difficulties. This assistance can include funding for utilities, housing, transportation, clothing, food or any other emergent need that arises.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Providing college scholarships to wish children pursuing their educational dreams because we believe in empowering their future.
Making Wishes Come true!
Wishes Granted Since 1985:
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Special Response Services provided for 2024:
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How You Can Help
DONATE TODAY
Your generosity provides hope to
Michigan children and their families.
Refer A Child
Do you know a child who may be eligible for a wish?
NEWS & EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
The 47th Annual Dobson Golf Outing
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00 am - Great Oaks Country Club
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Upcoming Events
2026 Celebration of Dreams
Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Palazzo Grande
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Wish Stories
The Rainbow Connection…it’s more than a wish! The wish stories that are shared will show how your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children in Michigan.
Auggie is three years old and has already faced more than most. After being diagnosed with Leukemia at just one year old and going through treatment Corewell Health Children in...
Jacob’s Journey’, ‘A Wish Come True’, ‘The 2025 Dream Makers Ball Jacob was born in January 2017 and after completing tests at birth, he was diagnosed with Beta Thelasemia Major...
Allie’s wish to meet the Manchester City soccer team came true! If you ask Allie what got her through difficult treatments for cancer and hospital stays, she’ll give you one...
Since being diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 5, Cora has been dreaming of the day she and her family could escape the hospital visits and enjoy a magical...
- Headquarters
- 621 W. University, Rochester MI 48307
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Satellite Office
(Call For Appointment) - Detroit, MI 48202
- Ways to Help
- Fundraising
- Host a Fundraiser
- Host a Kids Helping Kids Fundraiser
- Workplace Giving
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