Happiness Hour: Anchorage 

Happiness Hour: Anchorage — Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington

You Scored Big for Local Children Facing Critical Illnesses  

A Seattle Kraken-inspired evening put more life-changing wishes on the scoreboard.

Thanks to you and the incredible generosity of our Alaskan community, Happiness Hour in Anchorage raised a record-breaking $197,000 and counting!  

 

In our 40th anniversary year, guests came to celebrate and give, ensuring that more wish kids can experience the confidence, excitement and healing that a wish provides.   

 

As Caleb's dad Reuben shared, wishes give children "joy, confidence and something fun to look forward to" while creating precious time for families to reconnect. 

 

Special thanks to emcee Ariane Aramburo from Alaska's News Source, our generous sponsors and the supporters who showed up ready to have fun and make a difference.  

 

Together, we're keeping hope in play for children across Alaska. 

 

Want to keep happiness flowing?  

Become a volunteer, donate airline miles or make a gift in honor of a child you care about. There are many ways to make a difference for local kids. 

 

Mark your calendar for Happiness Hour on October 2, 2027!  Contact Madisen Rogers for table host information, sponsorship inquiries or questions about how you can participate in next years can’t-miss event! 

Contact Madisen Rogers at mrogers@akwa.wish.org for table hosting, sponsorship opportunities or questions about this joyful event.

A special thank you to our 2026 sponsors:

Wish Granter
Wish Impact Sponsor
Official Airline Sponsor
Wish Hero
Wish Partner
Wish Friend
Wish Club
In-Kind Sponsor