Transform a Child’s Life through a Wish

Make-A-Wish is the world’s largest wish-granting organization, serving children living with critical illnesses around the world. After the start of Make-A-Wish in 1980 in the United States, Make-A-Wish International was officially formed in 1993 to serve five countries outside the U.S. – and now helps to serve children outside the United States in 50 countries and territories on 6 continents through its 40 Affiliates.

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95% of wish parents said the wish improved their family’s well-being and brought them closer together.

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95% of wish children felt more hopeful for their future, stating that their wish helped them overcome feelings of sadness.

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98% of medical providers said the wish helped relieve the family from traumatic stress related to their child’s illness.

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Make-A-Wish Foundation ® International is an Arizona nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Identification Number (EIN): 86-0726985

Double your impact

Do you want to double your impact? Just search for your company’s name in the ‘Employer Donation Matching’ area of the donation form.

If your company name is there,  and if the donation process has been completed, you will receive an email to give you step-by-step guide!

Wish moment

A young woman in a ballerina costume posing in front of a famous Dutch painting

Dancing is Xanne’s passion. When the 17 years old was diagnosed with a germ cell tumor, she told Make-A-Wish that her dearest wish was to have a professional dance photoshoot with her best friend at a unique location. Xanne looked forward to her wish during her treatment journey.

On her wish day, Xanne and her friend were picked up by limousine and brought to the beauty salon to have their hair and makeup done. After grabbing lunch at a nearby hotel, the young girls made their way to the Rijksmuseum where they got into their costumes and prepared to pose against the beautiful backdrop of Rembrandt’s Nachtwacht. The resulting photos and memories will be cherished forever by Xanne, her friends and family. Will you help more children, just like Xanne?

Other Ways to Help

Other Ways to Help

Explore the different ways you can partner with us; from brand partnership and commercial opportunities to fundraising and employee engagement.

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Bespoke Strategic Partnerships
The Make-A-Wish team will collaborate with you to develop a tailored programme that links our life-changing work of granting wishes, with your company’s long-term strategic objectives. Our carefully planned approach to building brilliant partnerships will unlock shared value and impact.
Commercial Brand Partnerships
The Make-A-Wish brand offers incredible commercial opportunities including securing PR and reaching new audiences through cause-related marketing, improved brand loyalty and enhanced sales. If you are looking to increase sales or benefit from association with a top charity brand, we will work together to ensure that any venture is innovative, exciting, and mutually beneficial.
Employee Engagement
We will engage and unite your staff behind our mission to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. We have exciting fundraising ideas and employee engagement campaigns (like the International Wish Workshop. We will work with you right from the start to create a bespoke calendar of fundraising and engagement opportunities.
Pro bono/Gift in Kind
We are incredibly thankful for to the generous businesses who partner with us to provide professional services or goods to help make the impossible possible. Your in-kind contribution can help wishes come true, with a real and lasting difference for children battling life-threatening illnesses. At Make-A-Wish International, our policy is to partner with organisations who can provide sustainably and repeat gift in kind on an annual basis.

Whether or not your company has worked with a charity before, we’ll make it easy for you to get involved. Click on the “Learn more” button above or contact the team at [email protected]