How can you bring joy and happiness during World Wish Month? Let us tell you all about it! World Wish Day marks the anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish. But one day isn’t enough to capture the impact of all the wishes granted since then. That’s why we celebrate World Wish Month: a whole month to celebrate, connect and take action.

Become a WishMaker today

Throughout World Wish Month, we honor every child with a critical illness who has received a wish. We also celebrate every person who helped make those wishes possible. It’s a chance to spotlight the stories behind the wishes and shine a light on the difference a single act of kindness makes.

World Wish Month is more than a celebration. It’s an invitation: to get involved and to help bring even more wishes to life. No matter your age, background or location, there’s always a way for you to be part of it.

Simple Ways to Spread Joy in Your Community

World Wish Month is all about kindness. This kindness doesn’t have to be big to bring joy. Often, kindness starts with something small.

You could leave a kind message for a colleague, pay for someone’s coffee without saying a word, or post something uplifting on social media. Even a genuine smile can brighten someone’s moment.

Some people start a fundraiser with friends. Others volunteer an hour of their time, or invite someone to join them in organizing an event to bring happiness and joy to the lives of children with critical illnesses. However you choose to give, it always makes a difference.

Fundraise for Wishes: Creative Ideas for Individuals and Groups 

Fundraising can be simple, fun and something anyone can take part in. Host a bake sale in your neighborhood, plan a fundraising walk with friends, or organize a talent show at school or work.

Younger kids might enjoy a craft sale or lemonade stand, while teens could organize a game night or wash cars for money. Families or other groups can team up for a garage sale or themed dinner night. Join in with your colleagues for team competitions, such as sponsored walks. Whether you’re one person or a whole group, there’s always a way to turn what you enjoy into something that helps make wishes come true.

Volunteer Opportunities During World Wish Month

Volunteers form the heart of what we do. During World Wish Month, their impact shines even brighter. Whether you help at a local event, share wish stories in your community, or support fundraising efforts on stage or behind the scenes, every role matters.

Some volunteers lend their time for just a few hours. Others help to organize bigger activities using their skills, like photography, event planning or design. People support wish granting in their own way.

However you choose to volunteer, you become part of something meaningful. You help bring joy to children with critical illnesses and their families.

How Small Actions Help Make More Wishes Come True

Every gesture matters. Whether you give an hour of your time, make a donation, start a fundraiser or simply spread the word about the wishes. Each act helps bring a wish come true. Big or small, what you do makes a difference. And together, we make more wishes possible.

Ready to help make more wishes come true? Discover how to get involved.

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