The Carlito's Wish Foundation (CWF) is a 501(c) charitable organization formed to grant wishes to children suffering from life threatening illnesses, of families in financial need (deprived socio-economic condition). By providing such assistance, the Carlito's Wish Foundation is dedicated to bring brightness into the life of these children. CWF was formed in New York City in April 1994, by concerned family and friends of Carlos M. L. Ottley who died on October 30, 1992, after a long battle of leukemia.