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Fairmont is a proud global partner of Make-A-Wish, helping “make special happen” for children with critical illnesses by creating unforgettable experiences. Whether becoming a princess, going on a dream vacation, or resting at a Fairmont after a day of adventure, we support granting wishes that transform lives.

A wish is more than a gift or magical day, it’s a powerful journey, uniquely tailored to each child. It can be a turning point in treatment and recovery, bringing emotional strength and a sense of normalcy back to families during challenging times.

A chef in a gray apron and a child wearing a blue shirt and purple flower lei smile and make peace signs while posing together in front of a table with bowls of fruit at the Fairmont.

Are you a Wish Champion from a Fairmont Hotel or Resort?

Be part of the impact, activate the partnership by starting a fundraiser for your Hotel, or joining an existing one.
Donations will be used to fund the fulfilment of children’s wishes in your region. Funds support logistics, travel, medical accommodations within your area to ensure every wish is safe, personalized, and magical.

 

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Make Wishes Happen

Fairmont and Make-A-Wish make special happen; whether it is living the life in the Eloise Suite at The Plaza, a memorable and majestic stay at the Fairmont Montreaux Palace or living their culinary dreams with Bake-A-Wish at The Fairmont Olympic, there is truly no dream that Fairmont and Make-A-Wish cannot fulfil. 

A small Fairmont dessert topped with white and green cream, a Make-A-Wish sign, and surrounded by red heart-shaped sauces sits on a white plate on a round table. A blue sofa is in the background.

Bake-A-Wish with Fairmont

A heartwarming culinary showdown hosted at Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. Three incredibly talented Make-A-Wish alumni teamed up with three of Fairmont’s top chefs to dream up the most “wish-worthy” desserts imaginable. Each dessert is more than a dish, it’s a story, a memory, and a celebration of resilience. While Chef Isabel’s Strawberry Yogurt Cake earned the title of winner, many delicious wish desserts can be found across the Fairmont Hotels around the world, from which proceeds support Make-A-Wish.

Two chefs and three children in chef hats and aprons pose and smile together in a Fairmont kitchen; the children's aprons feature the Chef Bea and Make-A-Wish logos.

Bea & Micay's Chef Wishes

In Manila, two teenagers Bea, and Micay, both living with kidney disease stepped into the kitchen at Fairmont Makati. Fairmont didn’t just give them a tour; they gave them chef coats, a briefing, a station, a team. The wish children were called as “Chef Bea” and “Chef Micay” all day. One line from Bernd Schneider, the honorable GM of the hotel still rings in our ears: “Your dreams are never too big. Never lose hope.” Bea and Micay didn’t just learn recipes but they felt seen, capable, and strong.

A group of adults and a child pose and smile together on a sandy beach in front of a thatched-roof hut at the Fairmont. Most are wearing uniforms and hats, with palm trees and umbrellas visible in the background.

Carlos' Wish to See the Sea

In Mexico, Carlitos, seven years old and fiercely brave in treatment, arrived to a welcome he’ll never forget. Cars, applause, and then days of wonder at Fairmont Mayakoba with his dad: mangrove boats, a catamaran, a private class to make the perfect chocolate milk. On the beach, he said he felt invincible. That’s what Fairmont teams do, turning hospitality into hope, making special happen!