Ways to Help Us

Thanks to passionate supporters like you, Make-A-Wish shines a light of hope for children fighting critical illnesses when they need it most. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses during their darkest days. Whether you are an individual donor, corporate sponsor, fundraising advocate or volunteer, your generous support transforms lives, one wish at a time. 
Maelin- Kate and her dog Penny

Donate Monthly 

Transform lives, one wish at a time by helping grant wishes every month. 

Donate for Wishes with ATS

Donate for Wishes

When you donate your gently used clothing, shoes, and household items to America's Thrift Stores, Make-A-Wish Alabama benefits.

Tyren the firefighter

Tax-Smart Ways to Give

Giving stock or assets from your IRA doesn’t just help the children we serve; it also helps you. These free online tools make it easy! 

Amelia Takes Care of the World

Legacy Giving

Turn your gift into a legacy that grants wishes for generations to come. This free, online tool guides you through the process of creating a legal will or revocable living trust in 20 minutes or less.

Madison with her sandcastle

Fundraising empowers you to make a greater impact   

Whether it’s through athletic events, lemonade stands or birthday fundraisers, passionate supporters rally their networks to grant wishes in their communities. 

Caleb at Animal Kingdom

Volunteers are the backbone of making wishes come true

They are at the airport greeting a wish family, delivering gifts or helping a child determine a heartfelt wish. Share your time and talents as a volunteer and transform a child’s life. 

Wish granted for electronics

Corporate sponsors transform lives   

Our generous local corporate sponsors help grant life-changing wishes through innovative and customized sponsorship programs. Learn how your company can make a difference today! 

Shameria in her new bedroom

There are many other ways to support Make-A-Wish 

Whether you donate airline miles, Adopt-A-Wish® or establish a charitable giving plan – there are so many ways you can transform kids' lives.