How You Can Help
Hope Forward Partners
Hope Forward Partners is our monthly giving circle — a dedicated community committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses. Your monthly gift helps grant second wishes and supports wellness initiatives that bring healing, strength, and renewed joy.
🌟 As a Hope Forward Partner, your monthly support will:
Grant magical second wishes filled with joy and hope
Provide wellness gifts and nutrition education to empower healthier futures
Support children in East Tampa facing serious health challenges like Type 2 diabetes
Join us in moving Hope Forward — one child, one second wish, and one step toward wellness at a time.
Adopt A Second Wish
By adopting a second wish child, you help bring hope, joy, and unforgettable moments to a courageous child facing a life-threatening illness. Your support covers everything needed to make their second wish a reality—from travel and accommodations to personalized experiences tailored just for them. Join us in creating twice the joy and twice the hope.
Three Simple Ways To Help
FaceBook Fundraiser
Host a Facebook Fundraiser in honor of your birthday or other celebration. Follow the steps on our Facebook Fundraiser page and get started today.
www.facebook.com/asecondwish
In-Kind Gifts
In Kind Gifts help A Second Wish By Demetrius defray operating costs, such as advertising and printing.
In Kind donations to A Second Wish By Demetrius are tax-deductible according to IRS regulations as we are registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charity.
For information on how to make an In Kind Gift, please contact
Ms. Powell at [email protected]
Turn Ink to Impact
Donate your used ink cartridges and help us grant second wishes! Every recycled cartridge helps offset costs and supports our mission to bring hope, joy, and wellness to children facing life-threatening illnesses.
♻️ Small act. Big difference.
Drop off your cartridges at our office or contact us to arrange a pickup!
Shop with Purpose at Our Thrift Store!
Every purchase helps grant second wishes for children facing life-threatening illnesses. Come find treasures while making a difference!
Volunteer With Us
We have fun and are always looking for caring individuals to join our team!
Wish Ambassador
Represent A Second Wish By Demetrius at schools, businesses, or manage a booth at events in the area, helping spread awareness about the mission and programs at
A Second Wish By Demetrius.
Concession Volunteer
Volunteer at our concession stands at Raymond James Stadium cheering for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and USF Bulls while helping raise money to grant second wishes.
Event Support
Lend a hand in the planning and/or executions of special fundraising events, golf tournaments, raffles, and much more. Join a committee in person or virtually.
Reach Out!
Do you have a question that isn't in our FAQ?
For any inquiries or signing up to volunteer. Please complete the form and someone will contact you.
Making Second Wishes Possible, Together
A Second Wish By Demetrius' mission would not be possible without the generosity of individuals, celebrities and businesses who donate their time and resources to help our continued efforts to bring joy and comfort to children from across the United States.
A Second Wish By Demetrius Inc. 501(c) 3 Organization
Phone: 813-330-2555 | Fax: 813-252-6937
Mailing Address: PO Box 25912, Tampa, FL 33622
Physical Address: 4202 E. Busch Blvd. #5 Tampa, FL. 33617
Email: [email protected]
“A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.” #CH46508
Due to an overwhelming response to request for second wishes,
we are currently not accepting new applications.
Please continue to check our website for updates.