Our History

Instawish Foundation was born from a simple, powerful idea: everyone deserves hope, joy, and the chance to experience something extraordinary, even adults facing life’s toughest challenges. What started as a small, heartfelt effort to grant one or two wishes quickly grew into a full-fledged mission to create meaningful experiences for adults in need.

About Us

Instawish was founded on a deeply personal mission to bring comfort, dignity, and lasting memories to families facing life’s most difficult seasons.

Founders Devon, Joline, Tyler, and Brie each experienced the sudden loss of a father or stepfather due to unforeseen circumstances. Through their own grief, they witnessed how quickly a family’s world can change emotionally, financially, and practically when a parent is suddenly gone.

Out of that loss, Instawish was born.

Today, Instawish exists to provide terminally ill parents with one final, meaningful travel experience, allowing families to create lasting memories, experience emotional healing, and honor their loved one’s life with love and dignity.

We believe that every family deserves more than goodbye; they deserve one last chapter filled with connection, joy, and unforgettable moments.

Instawish is our promise to make that possible.

After watching my stepdad pass away from stage 4 cancer, it became a strong part of my life’s mission to give back to terminally ill parents.

Devon Tijerina

Instawish Co-Founder & President

Timeline

2025

We brought our shared vision to life by founding this organization in 2025.

Built on passion, purpose, and commitment to change.

– Devon, Joline, Tyler, & Brie