
April 29 is World Wish Day®,
a global celebration of wish granting.
Chris Greicius' wish granted on April 29, 1980,
inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish®. To
date, we have granted more than 280,000
around the world. You can help us grant
wishes by getting involved today!
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1. Make a DonationJust $5 can help grant a child’s one true wish. Donate today. |
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2. Our Celebrity Friends Help Make Wishes Come TrueCheck out which celebrity friends of Make-A-Wish are granting wishes in honor of World Wish Day. Make-A-Wish thanks all of our celebrity and sports friends for their support in granting wishes. |
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3. Learn About Our Corporate Sponsor ProgramsMany of our corporate sponsors have special promotions and events taking place in celebration of World Wish Day. Find out how you can participate. |
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4. Donate Frequent Flier MilesIt takes 2.5 billion air miles each year to grant wishes. That’s 50,000 round trip tickets. Donate your miles through our Wishes in Flight® program today. |
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5. Start an Online Fundraiser in Honor of World Wish DayAsk your friends and family to help raise money to grant wishes! Create a personal fundraising page to celebrate a birthday, sponsor a race or commemorate any other special occasion. |