The EveryWish Foundation (formerly Stuff the Sleigh) is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and joy to families facing pediatric cancer, terminal illness, and extreme hardship. 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 t
hings. 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. 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:
Never. Stop. Believing. 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.
