How It Works
Learn how One Warm Wish connects those in need with generous donors to fund life-saving medical treatments.
Getting Help for Medical Expenses
One Warm Wish was created to help individuals facing life-threatening medical conditions who cannot afford the treatment they need. Our process is designed to be straightforward while ensuring all cases are legitimate.
We focus on cases where treatment is urgent and life-saving, but financial barriers stand in the way. This includes expensive surgeries, specialized treatments, rare disease medications, and other critical medical interventions.
Our team works closely with you throughout the process, from application to fundraising to disbursement of funds directly to medical providers.
The Process: Step by Step
Submit Your Application
Fill out our online application form with details about your medical condition, the treatment needed, and your financial situation. You'll need to provide:
- Medical documentation of your condition
- Treatment plan from your healthcare provider
- Cost estimates for the treatment
- Information about your insurance coverage (if any)
- Personal story and how this treatment will impact your life
Verification Process
Our medical review team will verify your application by:
- Confirming your diagnosis with your healthcare provider
- Verifying the necessity and cost of the treatment
- Assessing your financial need
- Ensuring the case meets our eligibility criteria
This process typically takes 5-7 business days, though we expedite urgent cases.
Campaign Creation
Once verified, our team will:
- Create a compelling campaign page that tells your story
- Set a fundraising goal based on your medical needs
- Prepare photos and materials (with your approval)
- Launch your campaign on our platform
You'll have final approval on all content before your campaign goes live.
Fundraising Period
During the fundraising period:
- Your campaign will be promoted to our donor network
- You'll receive regular updates on fundraising progress
- You can share your campaign with your own network
- Our team will provide support and answer questions
Campaigns typically run for 30-60 days, but urgent cases may be expedited.
Fund Disbursement
Once funds are raised:
- 100% of donations go directly to your medical expenses
- Payments are made directly to healthcare providers
- You'll receive documentation of all transactions
- Our team will coordinate with your medical providers
We ensure transparency throughout this process and keep donors updated on the impact of their contributions.