About The Program

For many donors, their support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation began after hearing a child’s heartwarming wish story and feeling the joy it brought to everyone involved. Now donors can create that same joy for another wish child through the national Adopt-A-Wish program.

For each child’s wish, the Make-A-Wish Foundation covers all expenses associated with the experience for the entire family. The national Adopt-A-Wish program allows our generous donors to fund the entire cost of a child’s wish.

A member of our staff will work directly with you to select a wish. Most wishes fall into one of four categories: I wish to go…, I wish to have…, I wish to be…, I wish to meet…. But a wish can be as creative as a child can imagine. By funding a wish, you can create special memories for a child—and yourself.

How You Can Help

For more information on the national Adopt-A-Wish program, please contact Robin at (800) 722-9474 or AdoptAWish@wish.org.

To learn more about adopting the wish of a child in your local area or becoming a wish-granting volunteer, please contact your local Make-A-Wish chapter.

Students interested in holding a fundraiser to sponsor a wish can check out our fundraising section for some great ideas, or you can contact your local Make-A-Wish chapter.