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April 19, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Wrestling for Wishes

Wrestling for Wishes

June 20

Tucson Sugar Skulls vs. Arizona Rattlers

Tucson Sugar Skulls vs Arizona Rattlers Game

June 20

Kids Empire Give Back Day

Kids Empire Give Back Day

June 23

Community & Volunteer Mixer

Community & Volunteer Mixer

July 25

Southern Arizona Community Breakfast

Southern Arizona Community Breakfast

October 29

Trees of Joy

Trees of Joy

 

November 18 - December 31

More Ways to Help Grant Wishes

Kids Empire Play for Wishes (June 23)

Kids Empire is hosting a state-wide fundraising day for Make-A-Wish Arizona!

15% of all admission to any of the six Kids Empire locations will be donated to help grant wishes for Arizona kids.

Open to all ages, with two separate playgrounds and activity areas to accommodate younger kids and older kids. Adults are welcome to accompany their kiddos in the play areas.

Additional Details:
Hours of operation: 10 am – 8 pm 
Cost of admission: $25.44 after tax per child 
Includes (2) free adult admissions 
Common ages of play: 2-15 years old 

Wetzel's Pretzels Give Back (July 2-August 20)

From July 2-August 20, Wetzel's Pretzels is giving back to help grant wishes.

Donate $5 or more at participating locations to get free Pretzel Bitz at your next visit!

Dutch Bros Give Back Day (July 10)

Help grant wishes on July 10 with Dutch Bros! Visit participating East Valley locations and $1 of every drink purchased will be donated to Make-A-Wish Arizona.

Salt & Straw Give Back Day (July 17)

Visit Salt & Straw Arizona locations on Friday, July 17 from 3pm-7pm and 25% of sales will benefit Make-A-Wish Arizona to help grant wishes.

$25 Day (August 25)

We're calling on 400 supporters to give $25 on Tuesday, August 25 to help us raise the funds to grant a wish in one day!

Together, we can reach our goal and we hope you can help us spread the word.

Here's how to show your support for $25 Day: 

Zoyo 110° Days

Every time the temperature reaches 110° this summer, Zoyo will donate $110 to Make-A-Wish Arizona. Visit Zoyo locations all summer long to help grant wishes.

Press Releases

From unique wishes to new opportunities in our community, there is always something exciting happening at Make-A-Wish Arizona.

Make-A-Wish has a variety of visual assets (e.g., photos, videos, PSAs, banners, logos, etc.) available for media use upon request. 

Please include information stating the desired assets, as well as basic information explaining the usage and potential exposure of the assets.

Permission to access the desired assets will be granted on a case-by-case basis.

If this is an urgent request (i.e, material needed within 48 hours), please call Jessica Haag at 602.343.9434 (office) or 602.531.5166 (cell).

Press Contact

Make-A-Wish Arizona loves sharing stories of its wish kids, volunteers, donors and supporters as we continue to create life-changing wishes together.  

If you are interested in sharing a Make-A-Wish Arizona story, please contact: 

Jessica Haag
Senior Director of PR and Marketing

2901 North 78th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Direct Line: 602-343-9434
Email: jhaag@arizona.wish.org