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Volunteers Backbone of Making Wishes Come True

It was a special day for AJ, a 15-year-old from Virginia. He would finally get his wish for a shopping spree. As colorful confetti fell…

The Difference Make-A-Wish® Supporters Create in Our World

Wish kid Kellan never got the chance to know a life without disease. While healthy babies were born all over the world, Kellan had to…

April 29th World Wish Day® Corporate & Employee Engagement Opportunity

This month, Make-A-Wish is celebrating World Wish Day, the 35th anniversary of the wish that inspired its founding, by launching a worldwide “thank you” campaign on…

A worldwide “Thank You” day that celebrates all Make-A-Wish donors, volunteers, wish kids and families.

Make-A-Wish® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.  With the help of generous…

Play PS4 With Snoop Dogg to Raise Funds Benefiting Make-A-Wish

Through April 21, gamers can enter for a chance to play FIFA 15 with Snoop Dogg via the PlayStation HEROES app with 90% of funds raised benefiting…

Make-A-Wish® Launches Unprecedented Campaign to Raise Airline Miles

Trillions of airline miles sit unused each year, and nearly 75 percent of the wishes granted by Make-A-Wish® involve travel – that’s why, on April…

Nearly 15 Years Later, Alexander’s Wish Still Impacts His Life

There is just no better news than finding out a wish kid has overcome an illness to go on to better things in life. We…

Why Was Jordan’s One True Wish Lawn-care Equipment?

The rumble of the lawnmower fades. The scent of grass fills the air as Jordan stands up, inspects his work and smiles. Don’t get the…

Disney Celebrates Compassion Month & Makes $1 Million Capacity-building Grant to Make-A-Wish

People typically display their admiration for a loved one by way of roses or chocolates this month. However, around the Company, Disney employees are finding…

Alisa Gets Wish & Brings Battling Spirit to Marines

Alisa is used to things going wrong. From being diagnosed with a brain tumor to hearing she had two months to live to re-learning how…

Make-A-Wish and Macy’s Grant 50 Wishes Across America on National Believe Day

This Friday, Dec. 12, is National Believe Day and to celebrate Make-A-Wish®, with the help of Macy’s, will grant more than 50 Wishes Across America…

Macy’s Believe Campaign Benefitting Make-A-Wish® Aims to Break Guinness World Record

This holiday season, Macy’s is asking America to “wish big.” The 7th annual Macy’s Believe campaign benefitting Make-A-Wish® asks believers of all ages to write letters…