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Niamh Ryan is Senior Manager, PR and Communications at Make-A-Wish International, having joined the organisation in 2022 after 5 years at Make-A-Wish Ireland. Niamh oversees the organisation’s internal and external communications and looks after media relations and media strategy. With a background in digital marketing, she is passionate about employing the latest technology and trends to help more people learn about the life-changing power of a wish-come-true! We believe in transparency and accuracy. Read more in our editorial guidelines.
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Become a ‘WishMaker’ This April: Make-A-Wish International Appeals for Support During World Wish Month

by Niamh Ryan Last updated Mar 27, 2025 | Published on Mar 27, 2025

Make-A-Wish International is marking 45 years of granting life-changing wishes this April with the launch of World Wish Month....

Make-A-Wish launches in Indonesia as New Research Shows the Impact of Wishes on Children Facing Critical Illness

by Niamh Ryan Last updated Oct 3, 2024 | Published on Oct 3, 2024

The new Make-A-Wish® International Affiliate will grant the wishes of eligible children in Indonesia, providing a host of proven benefits Make-A-Wish Indonesia...

The impact of critical illness on mental health

by Niamh Ryan Last updated Nov 15, 2024 | Published on Aug 23, 2024

The impact of critical illness on mental health Every child deserves joy and hope, especially those battling critical illnesses. At Make-A-Wish, we understand the...

Star-studded Monte-Carlo Event Helps Grant Wishes

by Niamh Ryan Last updated Oct 1, 2024 | Published on Jun 19, 2024

The Mediterranean Garden at the Monaco Bay Hotel was the scene of a star-studded charity event on Sunday evening as international celebrities and notable Monégasques...

‘Ring of Fire’ timepiece charity auction

by Niamh Ryan Last updated May 17, 2024 | Published on May 14, 2024

HE Turki Alalshikh commemorates undisputed heavyweight title ﬁght 'Ring of Fire' with exclusive, limited-edition watch to be auctioned for Make-A-Wish® International Celebrating...

Night of 100 Stars

by Niamh Ryan Last updated Feb 10, 2025 | Published on May 9, 2024

The stars align on Sunday, June 16th in Monte-Carlo for the Night of 100 Stars, an exclusive event benefiting Make-A-Wish International in partnership with...

Prevalence and Incidence Research Results

by Niamh Ryan Last updated May 17, 2024 | Published on Apr 30, 2024

A Child Is Diagnosed With a Critical Illness Every 25 Seconds, According to Make-A-Wish® International Research on the Numbers of Children Eligible to Receive a...

Make-A-Wish International Calls for ‘WishMakers’ to Join Them This April in Celebration of World Wish Month

by Niamh Ryan Last updated Apr 9, 2024 | Published on Apr 9, 2024

‘WishMakers,’ a term attributed to anyone who helps Make-A-Wish, are everywhere, but more WishMakers are needed to grant the wish of every eligible child....

World Wish Day 2024: WishMakers wanted!

by Niamh Ryan Last updated Jul 23, 2024 | Published on Mar 23, 2024

World Wish Day 2024: WishMakers wanted!WishMakers are wanted for World Wish Day 2024! By becoming a WishMaker, your donation can help return a critically ill child’s...

New Affiliate in Ecuador Announced

by Niamh Ryan Last updated May 29, 2024 | Published on Mar 12, 2024

Make-A-Wish International has announced that wish-granting organisation Fundación Thomas Viteri Schonberger (FTVS) has joined its network and will become Make-A-Wish...

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