Meet the Community

Being a WishMaker means joining a community in which everyone works together to make life-changing wishes come true. As a WishMaker, you become part of a supportive network that grows stronger through shared experiences, bringing much-needed hope and joy.

Seven's Wish

Working to grant a local child's wish brings together neighbors and friends, creating a strong support network around the entire wish family. WishMakers' collective efforts foster a sense of unity and shared purpose, strengthening community bonds. Seven's wish to be a chef united her community in a remarkable way, with friends, peers, classmates, local chefs, business owners, volunteers, fundraisers and donors all rallying together to give her the finest chef experience and a lifetime of uplifting memories.

Impact of a Wish on a Community

"It's important for communities to rally around wish kids like Nolan...

It's important for communities to rally around wish kids like Nolan, because it gives them hope. It gives them something to look forward to. It's something that they'll always remember.

Maria,
Volunteer

"I was amazed by all the people that came together...

I was amazed by all the people that came together. My community just coming around us and doing all of this out of the goodness of their hearts … it really, honestly, was the beginning of us coming out of our shell after a long medical journey.

Jennifer,
Nolan's Mom

"It was just wonderful to see that joy in him.

What was really fun about this wish and this performance [was] we didn't just perform for Nolan, we performed with Nolan … It was just wonderful to see that joy in him.

Todd,
Community Member

"There's a real community in this organization…

There's a real community in this organization … it lights people up when you talk about it.

Kristina,
Fundraiser

"Everyone wants to help make a child’s wish come true...

Talk to your friends, go through the community, and explain that you're trying to help a child. You won’t have a problem because everyone wants to help make a child’s wish come true

Marisol,
Fundraiser

Join the Community

WishMaker Maria

Volunteer

Engage directly with wish kids and their families, helping to organize and execute wish experiences.

Volunteer

Engage directly with wish kids and their families, helping to organize and execute wish experiences.

For example, Maria, a volunteer, connected with wish families and used her husband's musical connections to create a memorable rock band experience for Nolan.

WishMaker Todd

Lend Your Skills Locally

Participate in local events and activities that support wish kids.

Lend Your Skills Locally

Participate in local events and activities that support wish kids.

Todd, a community member, used his musical talents to perform with Nolan and bring joy to the community.

WishMaker Kristina

Join an Event

Organize and participate in fundraising events to support wish granting.

Join an Event

Organize and participate in fundraising events to support wish granting.

Kristina, a fundraiser, has been involved in events like Walk For Wishes® and the Make-A-Wish Trailblaze Challenge®.

WishMaker George

Become a Corporate Donor

Encourage your company to donate and volunteer.

Become a Corporate Donor

Encourage your company to donate and volunteer.

George, a corporate donor, involved his company in supporting Make-A-Wish financially and through volunteer efforts to grant wishes for kids like Nolan.

WishMaker Coleen

Start a School Fundraiser

Lead student initiatives to raise funds for wishes.

Start a School Fundraiser

Lead student initiatives to raise funds for wishes.

Coleen, a school fundraiser, has led her high school’s Kids for Wish Kids® club for 15 years, organizing events such as Wish Week.

WishMaker Dr. Vivian

Refer Your Patients

Refering children with critical illnesses for wishes is an important component to their medical journey.

Refer Your Patients

Refering children with critical illnesses for wishes is an important component to their medical journey.

Dr. Vivian, a medical partner, sees the impact that wishes have on her patients' mental and emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

WishMaker Amy Kay

Host a Streaming Event

Use your content platform to raise awareness and funds.

Host a Streaming Event

Use your content platform to raise awareness and funds.

Amy Kay, a content creator, organized livestream events to support Make-A-Wish and engaged her community in the cause.

WishMaker Brian

Collaborate as a Local Business

Collaborate as a Local Business

Brian D, a community member and restaurant owner, organized a memorable wish day for Seven with the help of his business partner and other local restaurateurs.

WishMaker Lena

Wish-It-Forward®

Share your story and inspire others as a wish alum.

Wish-It-Forward®

Share your story and inspire others as a wish alum.

You can give back to other wish kids like you by volunteering, fundraising and speaking at events to recruit more WishMakers. Experiences like Lena's, and yours, can motivate others to support the Make-A-Wish mission and help grant more wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Share your story! Join your fellow WishMakers around the country by adding your photo and telling us why taking action for wish kids is important to you.