Can Adults With Cancer Get a Wish Granted in Michigan?
• Jason Pohlonski, Founder & Executive Director

Written by Jason Pohlonski, Founder & Executive Director, Michigan nonprofit wish-granting organization.

Reviewed by Jason Pohlonski , Founder, One More Moment.

Can Adults With Cancer Get a Wish Granted in Michigan?

Yes. Adults with cancer can get a wish granted in Michigan through One More Moment if they meet the eligibility guidelines for a Moment.

One More Moment helps individuals facing late-stage cancer create meaningful experiences with the people they love. We call these experiences Moments. They may be simple, like sharing coffee with family, or more involved, like attending a game, visiting a favorite place, or taking a meaningful trip within Michigan.

This article was prepared by the One More Moment team and reviewed by Jason Pohlonski, founder of One More Moment, for alignment with the organization’s eligibility guidelines and request process.

Who can receive a cancer wish in Michigan?

One More Moment grants wishes for cancer warriors who are facing Stage IV, advanced, or metastatic cancer. To qualify, the person must:

  • Be diagnosed with Stage IV, advanced, or metastatic cancer
  • Live within the state of Michigan
  • Lack the resources to fulfill the Moment themselves
  • Provide a confirmation letter from their oncologist outlining their diagnosis and treatment

You do not need to be a hospice patient to receive a wish. Our focus is on helping late-stage cancer warriors and their families share time, presence, and connection when those things matter most.

For the full eligibility details, visit Who Qualifies.

What kinds of wishes are possible?

A Moment is personal to the person receiving it. It does not need to look like anyone else’s idea of a wish.

One More Moment was founded from a deeply personal experience: Jason Pohlonski wanted to help his mother, who was weakened by advanced cancer, leave home for one more coffee date at a local shop. That simple wish became the model for the organization: remove practical barriers so cancer warriors and their loved ones can share meaningful time together.

Some Moments may include:

  • Visiting a long-lost friend
  • Attending a sporting event
  • Spending time with family at a favorite location
  • Taking a short trip in Michigan
  • Sharing a meal, coffee, sunset, or other meaningful experience

If the wish involves travel, One More Moment specializes in trips within the state of Michigan. We fund Moments that include the cancer warrior and up to three family members or friends. Additional people may be able to join if space allows, though they are responsible for their own expenses.

In practice, a Moment might be as simple as making a favorite meal or coffee outing possible, or as involved as coordinating tickets, transportation, and lodging for a meaningful in-state experience. The goal is not extravagance. The goal is presence, dignity, and time with the people who matter most.

You can also see shared Moment videos and updates on the Moments page, where One More Moment collects stories from the people and families this work is meant to support.

Why These Moments Matter

One completed Moment involved helping a Michigan adult with late-stage cancer spend meaningful time with loved ones in a way the family could not have arranged on their own. The details are kept private to protect the family, but the purpose was simple: remove the barriers, create the space, and give the family one more memory together.

That is the heart of One More Moment. The wish does not have to be extravagant. Sometimes the most meaningful Moments are quiet, familiar, and deeply personal.

How do I request a wish?

If you know someone in Michigan with Stage IV, advanced, or metastatic cancer who may qualify, you can start by submitting a Request a Moment.

The request form asks for basic contact information and space to share the situation. After the request is submitted, our team reviews the information and follows up about next steps.

Requests are reviewed by the One More Moment team based on eligibility, available resources, timing, safety, logistics, and the requested Moment. Submitting a request does not guarantee approval or funding. One More Moment does not provide medical care, ambulance transportation, oxygen, medical equipment, nursing support, dialysis, or hospice care away from home.

Please share only the information needed for the team to understand the request. Medical details are used to evaluate eligibility and coordinate next steps, and applicants should avoid sending unnecessary private health information through the initial form.

Can I help grant a wish for an adult with cancer?

Yes. One More Moment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; you can view its public nonprofit profile on Idealist. Donations help cover the costs that make Moments possible. Gifts support experiences for Michigan cancer warriors and their loved ones, including logistics, tickets, travel-related costs, meals, and other needs connected to a specific Moment.

If you want to help make these experiences possible, you can Donate.

One more meaningful moment

For adults facing late-stage cancer, a wish is not about extravagance. It is about removing barriers so a person and their loved ones can share something meaningful together.

If you are looking for adult cancer wish granting in Michigan, One More Moment may be able to help. Start with Who Qualifies, then submit a Request a Moment when you are ready.

About the Author

Jason Pohlonski is the Founder and Executive Director of One More Moment, a Michigan-based nonprofit created to help adults facing Stage IV, advanced, or metastatic cancer experience meaningful Moments with the people they love.

One More Moment was inspired by Jason’s personal experience with his mother’s cancer journey and the realization that, near the end of life, even a simple moment together can mean everything. Through One More Moment, Jason and the organization work to provide dignity, connection, and meaningful experiences for adults and families navigating late-stage cancer.

About One More Moment

One More Moment grants meaningful wish experiences for adults in Michigan who are facing Stage IV, advanced, or metastatic cancer and who lack the resources to create that Moment on their own.

Every request is reviewed with care. Eligibility may include Michigan residency, a qualifying cancer diagnosis, financial or logistical need, and confirmation from an oncology provider.

Nonprofit Verification

One More Moment is a registered nonprofit organization. Visitors can verify the organization through official nonprofit resources, including the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search and Candid/GuideStar.

Privacy and Medical Information

One More Moment respects the privacy of every applicant, family, and referral partner. Medical and personal information submitted through a Moment request is used only to review eligibility and coordinate the request.

For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

Contact

One More Moment
Founder & Executive Director: Jason Pohlonski
Website: https://www.onemoremoment.org