This April, become a WishMaker
It started with a single wish on April 29, 1980: 7-year-old Chris, struggling with leukemia, wanted to be a police officer for a day. Seven people answered the call, rallied the entire community, and granted a wish that lifted Chris up during his darkest days. These original WishMakers were inspired by the impact the wish had on Chris and vowed to do more. A global movement was born.
Four years later, WishMakers in Northern California signed the Articles of Incorporation to found our Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area chapter and begin granting wishes for local children with critical illnesses. This year, we're celebrating our 40th birthday and more than 9,500 wishes granted throughout our 17-county territory.
But the work is far from done—we need the next generation of donors, volunteers, partners, and collaborators to lead the charge in granting the next 40 years of wishes and beyond. As long as children face devastating critical illnesses, they'll be counting on WishMakers like you to create the hope and strength they need to fight. Become a WishMaker by making a donation or starting a fundraiser. Become a WishMaker by joining us at one of our 40th Birthday events this spring or summer. Become a WishMaker by signing up to volunteer. Or become a WishMaker by participating in any of the World Wish Month activations below.
Savor Wine and Grant Wishes
Use Gundlach Bundschu custom purchase link and receive 10% off of your wine purchase, and our chapter will receive a donation of 10% of the full retail price through the end of April.
Sip Wine and Give Back
Thanks to our friends at Lula Cellars, you'll receive a 10% discount on retail pricing for all wines purchased on their website through April, and Lula will donate 10% of the full retail price back to us!
Visit Red Robin
For the month of April, enjoy Red Robin’s limited-time Blue Dream Soda featuring a Make-A-Wish stir straw. Red Robin will donate 50 cents for each purchase back to Make-A-Wish to help grant more wishes!
Dine at Red Lobster
Get together at Red Lobster, and make sure to try their Blue Dream Sangria. When you order a Blue Dream Sangria from any Red Lobster location, $1 from each drink purchased will be donated back to Make-A-Wish!
Shop at Black Bear Diner
For World Wish Month, Black Bear Diner is selling limited time Bears that Care mugs and t-shirts! Support local wish kids by purchasing a special edition shirt or mug at your local Black Bear Diner. *select locations participating
Visit Dave & Buster’s
Our mouths are watering over the new Strawberry Shortcake at Dave & Buster’s! For every purchase, a $1 donation will be made to Make-A-Wish to help make life-changing wishes come true.
Visit Famous Dave’s
During the month of April, Famous Daves will be supporting Make-A-Wish! Stop by one of their locations in Alameda, Hayward, San Jose, and Fairfield for a delicious BBQ while giving back to children battling critical illnesses.
Enjoy a sweet treat at Topgolf
Improve your golf game, enjoy a tasty treat, and support Make-A-Wish at Topgolf. For every purchase of their famous Injectable Donut Holes, Topgolf will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish.