This World Wish Month, help bring life‑changing wishes to children around the world
Every 25 seconds, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness. With your support, we can help bring the power of a wish to every child who needs it.
Become a WishMaker today by donating or by leaving a message of hope for children with critical illnesses and help support our mission around the world.
Wish children can count on you
Your regular gift helps grant different types of wishes, wherever the need is greatest.
Send a message of hope to wish children
Your message becomes part of the wish experience, reminding children they’re not alone.
98% of wish children and their parents agree a wish is important for children with critical illnesses
I wish to meet Stray Kids, Loraine, 14, Germany, lymphangioma
Loraine was delivered early due to a large tumor in her womb and continues to undergo regular treatment as a result. Her greatest wish was to meet Stray Kids — the band whose music gave her strength during difficult times.
I wish to be a mermaid, YingXuan, 8, Taiwan, neuroblastoma
When Ying Xuan was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2021, her carefree childhood was suddenly replaced with hospital visits, treatments, and discomfort. What should have been years filled with laughter and play turned into a fight for her health.
I wish to be a train driver, Fatah, 8, Indonesia, leukemia
Fatah is a quiet eight-year-old who is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia. He has a deep fascination with trains — collecting miniature models and memorizing serial numbers with impressive precision.
WishMakers Wanted
Each April, in honor of the wish that inspired our founding, Make-A-Wish is recruiting the next generation of WishMakers. Because wishes don’t come true by luck or chance. They come true because of WishMakers who donate, fundraise or lend their voice to our cause. We are powered by their passion. We depend on their talents. We grant more wishes because of their continuous commitment and support to a cause bigger and more important than themselves. Become a WishMaker this World Wish Month!
The Origin of the Global Movement
It started with a single wish on April 29, 1980: 7-year-old Chris, struggling with leukemia, wanted to be a police officer for a day. Six people answered the call, rallied the entire community, and granted a wish that lifted Chris up during his darkest days. These original WishMakers were inspired by the impact the wish had on Chris and vowed to do more. A global movement was born.
Today, children with critical illnesses still need WishMakers.