World Wish Month honors the first wish granted in 1980, when 7-year-old Chris Greicius, who was battling leukemia, wished to be a police officer for a day. His community made it happen, inspiring a movement that became the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Since then, more than 680,000 life-changing wishes have been granted for children with critical illnesses around the world.
Become a WishMaker during World Wish Month! There are many ways to get involved and help bring hope, joy, and strength to children like Andrew when they need it most.
Make wishes come true each and every month by joining the Wishing Well, the monthly giving community of Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas, where wishes begin with you.
This special group of supporters helps keep the “Wishing Well” full so wishes can always happen.
Your monthly gift joins others to create a steady ripple of hope for children facing critical illnesses across Central and South Texas.
When you join the Wishing Well, you invest in the power of a wish. Your monthly gift helps fill a well of generosity that makes it possible for wishes to be granted again and again, bringing hope, strength, and joy to children and families who need it most.
In honor of World Wish Month, we are looking for 40 Founding Members to join the Wishing Well. Join by April 30 with a monthly gift of $10 or more and receive a free Wishing Well member decal.
Andrew’s health took an unexpected turn shortly after his first birthday. During a family vacation, an emergency hospital visit led to devastating news. Andrew had a brain tumor.
In the eight months that followed, Andrew endured two emergency surgeries, six rounds of chemotherapy and three stem cell transplants.
During treatment, Andrew’s care team decorated his hospital room with pictures of his favorite animals, and regular visits from the service dogs helped lift his spirits and offer much-needed comfort.
These small, joyful moments sparked Andrew’s love for animals. So, when Andrew was granted a wish, his family knew it had to involve animals, but they needed WishMakers like you to make it possible.
Get Involved
Here are a few ways you can make an impact as a WishMaker in Central and South Texas.
Meet Our WishMakers
Linda S. is a Donor
Linda donates because of the impact she has on a wish kid’s medical journey.
Cavender is a Fundraiser
Cavender Auto Group fundraises to give back and inspire hope for others.
Linda P. is a Volunteer
Linda loves helping kids discover their greatest wish as a Wish Granter.
