Beyond the Wish: Stories of Impact

Welcome to a first-person collective of inspiring stories from the Make-A-Wish Alumni Community. Discover how a wish can create lasting impact for wish kids, their families and entire communities through powerful stories written by those who have experienced a wish firsthand.  

New story submissions are paused at this time. Members of the alumni community will have the chance to participate in this community blog again in 2027.

Wish kid Eva at the concert
July 29, 2026

Eva's Wish

Eva's wish to see her favorite music artist in concert

Wish alum Taylor now
July 29, 2026

Taylor's Wish

Taylor's wish to give back to the music therapy program

Wish kid Molly then and now
July 29, 2026

Molly's Wish

Molly's wish to dress like a princess

Wish kid Jonas and his family on his wish
July 29, 2026

Jonas' Wish

Jonas' wish to go to Disney's Aulani resort

Wish kid Osa then and now
July 29, 2026

Osa's Wish

Osa's wish to go to Disney World

Wish kid Megan and her family at Disney
July 29, 2026

Megan's Wish

Megan's wish to meet a Disney Imagineer

Wish alum Lydia
July 24, 2026

Lydia's Wish

Lydia's wish to have a Harry Potter experience in New York City