Emma's Wish

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What is Emma’s Wish?

Emma’s Wish is a partnership between the Lee Health Cancer Institute and the KOVA Foundation provides patients and families with a sense of normalcy - bringing joy and comfort while creating cherished memories.

The mission of the KOVA Foundation is to inspire hope, enhance the quality of life, and contribute to health and well-being by providing resources to nonprofit organizations that support individuals and families.

Granting Wishes for Cancer Patients

It’s one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States. “You talk to people, and someone always knows someone that has breast cancer,” said KOVA Foundation Chairwoman Lisa Emma.

For stage 4 breast cancer patients, treatment can be demanding. “Through chemo and treatment, and it kind of puts you in a depression,” said Emma. It’s why she partnered with Lee Health to start Emma’s Wish. “We grant wishes for adults with stage four breast cancer…creating memories, that’s what it’s all about.”

They just started granting wishes this year. Recently a recipient received a trip to Disney for her entire family. “As a mom, it is beautiful to see your family together and your children together. Just watching them have fun brings you joy,” said Emma. “To give them joy and some sense of normality to be able to go on a vacation and take their mind off of what is going on behind the scenes.”

Emma hopes this is just the beginning. “I’m hoping that we can grant wishes for more than just breast cancer. All cancers that are stage 4 and life threatening.” You can learn more and get involved by visiting Kovafoundation.org.

Program Qualifications

Please read the eligibility requirements carefully before submitting your application to nominate yourself or someone else.

Eligible Nominees:

Full-time resident and patient in Southwest Florida
18 years and older
Breast cancer disease state is in serious, life-threatening, or end-of-life processes
The patient must participate in the wish activity

Examples of Wishes Granted

Short family trips
Attendance at a professional sporting event
Family celebrations
Day of beauty
Live photo and/or family movie sessions

Examples of Wishes Not Granted

Travel outside of the United States
Money for medical bills
Cash
Automobiles, RV rentals

Emma's Wish Grant Application Form

Apply Here!

Please fill out an application located on this page. You will need a letter of support from the patient’s physician. The selection process may take up to 4-6 weeks, unless noted as an emergency request. Applicants will be notified of request outcome.

Making Wishes Come True

Join Lee Health and the KOVA Foundation in supporting adult Southwest Florida breast cancer patients and help grant more wishes. Make a difference and donate today.

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