
How One Wish From Make-A-Wish Impacted An Entire Community
Make-A-Wish started with a single wish on April 29, 1980. One boy’s wish ignited a global movement that creates hope, inspires kindness, and gives kids the strength to fight their illness. There’s no telling how much good can come from one, single wish.

We Asked Make-A-Wish Alumni How Getting Their Wishes Changed Their Lives
The publication of the 2022 Wish Impact Study shows the tangible impacts of a wish on the mental and emotional well-being of former wish recipients. Read more about the lasting effects of a wish today.