[Learning Pool]: WishMakers at Work
WishMakers at Work is our opportunity to come together as a team and make a lasting impact. Through this purpose-driven initiative, we can engage, connect, and inspire one another while helping to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Every effort counts! Whether it’s hosting a bake sale, requesting birthday donations, hiking, skiing, running, organizing a trivia night, or rallying your community—there are so many ways to get involved.
Step 1
Choose a name for your fundraiser – make it personal, short, and creative.
Step 2
Set your fundraising goal.
Step 3
Set the goal date.
Step 4
Personalize your page with a photo and a message explaining why you are raising funds for Make-A-Wish.
Step 5
Share your fundraiser with friends and family
Additional resources
Need more fundraising tips?
Check our step-by-step guide below to get started with your fundraiser.
Looking for ideas on what to share?
Check out our communication templates and download our guide below to spread the word and build momentum!
Impact in Numbers
615,000
More than 615,000 wishes granted worldwide since 1980.
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A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS AND BECOMES ELIGIBLE FOR A WISH EVERY 25 SECONDS.
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WE GRANT WISHES FOR CHULDREN IN 50 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES WORLDWIDE.
Wish Stories
I Wish To Have A 16th Birthday Party
Sara was born with congenital myopathy, a rare disease that affects the muscles, causing progressive and degenerative atrophy. Her 16th birthday party was the realization of a beautiful Wish, symbolizing her victory over difficulties.
I Wish to Go Sightseeing in London
Five-year-old Oliver lives with a degenerative muscle condition;. Wile he’s able to walk short distances for now, his wish is to go sightseeing in London.
I Wish To Be a Scientist
Despite living with a rare genetic disorder called Loeys-Dietz syndrome, 10-year old Elias from Italy always saw life as being full of possiblity, with his cheerful enthusiasm, zest for life and great appetite for learning evident to all who knew him.
What Do We Do With Your Donations?
Your donation will help grant wishes to children around the world who are living with critical illnesses. These are the four most common categories of wish:
“To have”
To have a computer, a bike, a dog… These wishes are often connected to a great experience, or even special memories. For example, a wish child might wish to have a computer to attend online classes for school.
“To meet”
To meet a celebrity, a YouTuber, a streamer… These wishes are often an inspiration, or bring lots of happiness to a wish child. For example, a wish child may wish to meet their favourite YouTuber who specializes in baking.
“To go”
To go to a sports event, on a cruise trip, an entertainment theme park… These wishes bring wish children lots of joy, that they may even forget their illness. For example, a wish child might wish to attend the Champions League Final.
“To be”
To be a chef, a fireman, a crime scene investigator… Some wish children want to be bigger and stronger to contribute to their communities. For example, a wish child might wish to be a chef in a 5 star restaurant, cooking for their friends and family.
About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, having granted more than 585,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide.
Give today to help grant wishes for children living with critical illnesses around the world.