I wish to visit my favorite theme park
Laura, 7, Brazil
spina bifida
WishMakers at Work is your opportunity to bring employees together through a purpose-driven initiative that creates a lasting impact. Engage and inspire your team while amplifying your company’s social impact!
Colleagues can take part in activities they love—whether it’s hosting bake sales, requesting birthday donations, hiking, skiing, running, organizing trivia nights, or rallying their communities—all to help grant wishes for children battling critical illnesses.
Fundraising Made Simple: 3 Easy Steps to Make a Difference!
Step 1: Get Started with Your Fundraiser
Your company has a dedicated fundraising page ready to go! Click on your company’s logo below to access the page, join a team or start your own, set a goal, and personalize it with a message and photo.
Step 2: Plan & Share Your Activities
Organize fun activities – from bake sales to fitness challenges – and use social media, email, or a QR code to spread the word and inspire donations.
Step 3: Track Progress & Celebrate Success
Follow your team’s position on the leaderboard, cheer each other on, and celebrate milestones along the way. Every contribution raised helps grant life-changing wishes!
Leaderboard – updated weekly
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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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40 international affiliates grant wishes for children in 50 countries, on 6 continents.
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 Donation?
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.
FAQ
How do we get started with our company’s fundraising challenge?
Make-A-Wish will set up your company’s main fundraising page. From there, employees can create their own team or individual pages under the main page to start fundraising.
Can employees create their own fundraising teams?
Yes! Employees can create or join teams through the company’s main fundraising page. Teams can set goals, organize activities, and track their progress.
Can employees also fundraise individually?
Absolutely! Employees who prefer to fundraise on their own can create an individual fundraising page under the company’s main page and set their personal goals.
How long will the fundraising challenge last?
This is a month-long challenge held during World Wish Month in April.
How do we track our company’s progress?
Your company’s main page will display the total amount raised by all teams and individuals, providing a clear snapshot of overall progress toward your fundraising goal. You can track how different teams are doing against each other within the company and how your company is doing against others on the leaderboard above.
What resources are available to help employees fundraise?
Make-A-Wish provides a comprehensive toolkit with fundraising ideas, communication templates, and step-by-step guides to help employees get started. The employee fundraising toolkit and social media template are available for download on this page.
Can donors contribute directly to the company’s page?
Yes, donors can contribute to the company’s main fundraising page or choose to support a specific team or individual. All contributions will count toward the company’s overall total.
Is there a minimum donation amount?
There is no set minimum – donors can contribute any amount they feel comfortable with.
How do we share the company’s fundraising page?
Your company’s fundraising page will have a unique URL that can be shared via email, internal communication channels, or social media. Employees can also share their team or individual pages directly. To visit your page, simply click on your company’s logo above.
Who do we contact if we need support?
For technical support, please reach out to [email protected]. Make-A-Wish will also provide ongoing assistance throughout the challenge to help ensure your success. You can also reach out to your company’s Wish Champion for ideas or any additional support.
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 615,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide.
Give today to help grant wishes for children living with critical illnesses around the world.