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I wish to be a Coast Guard rescue swimmer
Jaeda’s wish to be a Coast Guard rescue swimmer gave her a glimpse of her potential. Though she lives daily with the effects of cystic fibrosis, she withstood two days of training with Coast Guard crews at the USCG Aviation Training Center – including jumping from a hovering helicopter into the ocean.
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Symbolic Giving Comes to Summer of 5,000 WishesSM
 The Summer of 5000 Wishes campaign now includes the Foundation’s first symbolic-giving effort. Donors can help grant wishes by selecting a specific element of a wish they would like to help fund, e.g. donating $10 for sunblock or $80 for hotel fees for a travel wish. Check out the campaign and contribute to a wish.
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 Cold Stone Creamery Grants Wish, Hosts World’s Largest Ice Cream Social
Cold Stone Creamery and the Make-A-Wish Foundation are bringing the World’s Largest Ice Cream Social to communities all across the nation. On Thursday, Sept. 30 you can get a free taste of wish kid Kate’s Creation — caramel apple ice cream, chocolate shavings, graham cracker pie crust and apple pie filling. More... |
Join Star Society with an Annual Gift
 You can become a member of our exclusive Star Society with an annual gift of $1,000 or more. All Star Society members receive news about our organization, invitations to our donor recognition events and are recognized in our annual stewardship report. You can renew your gift each fiscal year or pledge a multi-year commitment. Learn More. |
UHG and its Employees to Continue Granting Wishes
 UnitedHealth Group has renewed its commitment to helping grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Not only has it pledged $3 million over the next three years, but it’s continuing to engage its employees as Foundation donors and volunteers. More... |
Watch Sports Wishes from "My Wish" Series Come True
 From July 18-22, ESPN SportsCenter’s critically acclaimed “My Wish” series returned for a fifth straight year. Viewers joined the journey as five wish kids had their ultimate sports-themed wishes come true with the Oakland Raiders, NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., baseball MVP Albert Pujols, extreme-sports athlete Travis Pastrana and NFL running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Visit the official Make-A-Wish YouTube page to see Jailen's wish to meet the Oakland Raiders and Jacob's wish to meet Albert Pujols.
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7-Eleven®Cup With A Cause to Support Foundation
WWE Superstar John Cena®, who is one of our most-requested celebrity wish granters and a Make-A-Wish® Ambassador, is teaming up with 7-Eleven to raise funds for the Foundation. You can help grant wishes through Aug. 30 by purchasing John’s custom-designed signature cup during the ‘Cup With A Cause’ promotion. Read about the 'Cup With a Cause' promotion.
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E! Celebrate 20 Years on the Air by Granting Wishes
E! Entertainment Television is celebrating two decades on the air
by bringing hope, strength and joy to our wish kids. You can help E! reach its goal of granting 20 wishes. Read about E! |
Macy’s Thanks for Sharing Campaign Returns in Fall
Last year, the Macy’s Thanks for Sharing campaign raised a record $15 million for charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. This fall, frequent shoppers can again share the power of a wish® by shopping at Macy’s. More... |
Broyhill® Supports Furniture Wishes
Broyhill® is helping to grant 50 furniture and room-makeover wishes across the country through June 1, 2011 by donating furniture as well as 1 percent of the purchase price of all Broyhill products purchased from July 15-September 15, 2010. Read about Broyhill's support. |
Double Your Donation with Allergan Promotion
When you support the LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% Wishes Challenge campaign by donating $20 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Allergan, the makers of LATISSE®, will double your donation to the Foundation. More...
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