About The Noah Project
Born from love. Built for joy.
The Noah Project exists because one young man's courage in the face of a life-limiting illness showed us something we couldn't unsee: that joy, meaning, and connection are worth fighting for at every stage of life.
Noah's story
A life that changed everything.
Noah was a son, a best friend, and a light in every room he entered. When he was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in his mid-twenties, he faced it with a grace and humor that left everyone around him in awe.
During his two-year journey, the people who loved him most wanted to do something — to give him experiences that matched the size of his spirit. What they discovered was a gap: there were almost no organizations dedicated to meaningful wish fulfillment for young adults.
The Noah Project was founded to close that gap. Every wish we help fulfill carries his name and his belief that joy is always worth making room for.
“He never stopped asking what was possible. That question is the foundation of everything we do.”
Our purpose
Meaningful wishes for young adults, nationwide.
We serve young adults ages 18–35 living with life-limiting illnesses anywhere in the United States. Our work is personal, unhurried, and built around what each person truly wants — not a catalog of options, but a genuine conversation about what would bring them joy.
What guides us
The principles behind every wish.
Dignity first
Every person we serve is seen as a whole human being — not a diagnosis, not a statistic. We lead with respect in every interaction.
Deeply personal
No two wishes are the same. We take time to understand what truly matters to each individual and the people who love them.
Nationwide reach
Geography should never be a barrier to a meaningful experience. We serve young adults across all 50 states.
Lasting legacy
We think beyond the moment. The experiences we help create become stories, photographs, and memories that carry forward.
How we work
From nomination to memory.
A wish is shared
A young adult or someone who loves them submits a nomination. We read every one with care.
We listen
Our team reaches out personally to understand the wish, the person, and what would make it truly meaningful.
We make it happen
With the support of generous donors and partners, we bring the wish to life — handling every detail so the family can simply be present.
The story continues
Every wish becomes part of a larger legacy — proof that joy is possible, and that community shows up when it matters most.
Be part of what makes this possible.
Whether you give, volunteer, or simply share our mission, you help a young adult experience something they will carry with them always.