Welcome to The Make-A-Wish® Georgia Family
Make-A-Wish Georgia has the unique ability to transform a child and family’s life during some of their most difficult times. When a child is battling a critical illness, so much of normal childhood is taken away from them. A wish is something that gives kids the opportunity to look outside their illness — it restores a sense of childhood back to the child and normalcy back to the family.
A wish helps kids re-engage their imagination and be in control of something wonderful at a time when they might not have much say over what is happening to them. It gives them something amazing to look forward to, dream about and fight for.
Please take some time to review the Process and Forms for Parents/Guardians page. If you have any immediate questions, please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions.
COVID UPDATE
Due to the pandemic, Make-A-Wish Georgia is able to move forward with certain wishes, while others remain on hold for a safer time. Here’s a quick summary of the wish requests we’re able to accept today.
Wishes we can consider:
- Gift wishes that allow for social distancing (as defined by federal and state and municipal health agencies). This could be a gift wish shipped directly to your home or a virtual wish experience to choose items of your child’s choice.
- Local or regional travel wishes that do not involve a plane, train or bus travel, and incorporate social distancing restrictions. This could be a trip to a vacation property rental at a nearby beach or mountain (must be within 8 hours driving distance.)
- Wishes that allow for virtual interaction with your child’s favorite celebrity or a person of interest.
We do not anticipate being able to grant travel wishes for the calendar year 2021. This includes any travel by plane, a drive that’s more than 8 hours, and/or involves any activity where you would be exposed to a large group of people, like a theme park or large sporting event. In addition, we are not able to accept new wish requests for cruises or international travel outside of North America.
Getting Started
Here are some resources to help you on your wish journey:
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Process and Forms for Parents/Guardians
Information and forms about beginning the wish granting process.
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Wish Idea Book
A workbook for your child to spark their imagination and help them choose their one, true wish.
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Wish It Forward
Your involvement with Make-A-Wish doesn’t have to end after your child’s wish has been granted. Our Wish It Forward program gives wish “alumni” and their families opportunities to stay involved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information for parents and guardians about the process of how your child’s wish will be granted.
