Welcome To
The Rainbow
Connection
Celebrating 40 Years of Making Wishes Come True
Upcoming Event
The 46th Anual Dobson Golf Outing
Join us for golf at the exclusive Great Oaks Country Club! The golf package includes 18 holes of golf on the breath-taking course, breakfast before the shotgun start and lunch at the turn and amazing dinner!
Welcome To
The Rainbow
Connection
Celebrating 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 46th Annual Dobson Golf Outing
Monday, July 21, 2025 from 10:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. - Great Oaks Country Club
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Upcoming Events
The Rainbow Connection’s 40th Birthday Party
Friday, August 8th, 2025 at 6:00pm - Jimmy John's Field. First Pitch thrown at 7:05.
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Upcoming Events
Celebration of Dreams
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 at 5:00pm - The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township
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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.
The Rainbow Connection competitive scholarship program awards $1,000 to exceptional wish children as they pursue higher education. Ashley, a 2021 TRC Scholarship Recipient, reflects on her experience since she first...
On Halloween 2021, when Darrian underwent emergency brain surgery after having a stroke, it was hard for his family to envision better days ahead. That’s where The Rainbow Connection stepped...
Julia from Williamston celebrated her 10th birthday at the most magical place on earth, Disney World! Julia and her family stayed at Give Kids the World Village, ate ice cream for...
Ava is a special and brave young girl. At just 13 years old, she has endured more than most people experience in a lifetime. In May 2019, Ava was diagnosed...
- Headquarters
- 621 W. University, Rochester MI 48307
-
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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