Our Milestone Wishes
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2024 marks our chapter's 40th birthday, and we want to shine a light on our chapter's milestone wishes that helped led us here. Take a journey through the decades and explore the impactful stories behind our chapter's history that have shaped our collective narrative of Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area.
As we look back, we're fueled with a renewed commitment to continue this legacy for another 40 years and beyond, bringing hope and joy to wish kids one transformative wish at a time!
I wish to meet the stars of Knight Rider
J.D., wish granted in 1984
neuromuscular disorder
![J.D. on his wish in 1984](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2023-11/J.D.-Knight-Rider-GBA.png?h=f34e6a8f&itok=ZuPUZyz6)
First wish: J.D.
In 1984, 4-year-old J.D. wished to meet the stars of his favorite TV show, Knight Rider.
I wish to meet Michael Jackson
Michael, wish granted in 1993
neuromuscular disorder
![wish kid Michael](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2024-02/Michael-1%2C000th-wish-GBA.png?h=bdd5d8a8&itok=ik70ZHiF)
1,000th wish: Michael
In 1993, wish kid Michael wished to meet his favorite musical artist, Michael Jackson.
I wish to be a cowboy
Aaron, wish granted in 1997
blood disorder
![Aaron during his wish to be a cowboy](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2024-02/Aaron%26Cowboys.jpg?h=16957174&itok=MyDJTfWK)
2,000th wish: Aaron
In 1997, Aaron wished to be a cowboy.
I wish to go to New York to visit my uncle
Mathew, wish granted in 2002
congenital heart disease
![Mathew with his uncle Lucas on Mathew's wish to go to New York](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2024-02/Mathew-3000th%20wish-NYC-milestone_GBA.jpg?h=aa793002&itok=oomlQXFT)
3,000th wish: Matthew
In 2002, Matthew wished to go to New York to visit his favorite uncle, Lucas.
I wish to go to an MLB All-Star Game
Chris, wish granted in 2006
leukemia
![wish kid Chris, 4,000th wish](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2024-02/christopher-4%2C000th%20wish-GBA.jpg?h=a313d96d&itok=fdsj4gfF)
4,000th wish: Chris
In 2006 Chris wished to go to an MLB All-Star Game.
I wish to meet a ballerina
Dayssi, wish granted in 2007
leukemia
![Dayssi's wish to meet a real ballerina](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2024-04/4500th%20Dayssi-wish-GBA.jpg?h=464d2b86&itok=2efRGdNy)
4,500th wish: Dayssi
In 2007, Dayssi wished to meet a ballerina
I wish to help the environment
David, wish granted in 2008
cancer
![David's wish to give back to the environment](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2024-02/David-environment-wish-GBA.jpg?h=6688081c&itok=Qsbs-LIY)
5,000th wish: David
In 2008, David wished to help the environment.
I wish to go to San Diego to pet a dolphin
Avery, wish granted in 2012
brain tumor
![Avery's wish to meet a dolphin](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2024-02/2012%20six%20flags-38.jpg?h=44eee1a2&itok=dT3_UwZs)
6,000th wish: Avery
In 2012, Avery wished to go to Sea World in San Diego to pet a dolphin.
I wish to have a makeover
Ariel, wish granted in 2015
lymphoma
![Sue and her daughter Ariel on Ariel's wish day](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2024-01/Sue%20and%20Ariel.jpg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=txeT9saN)
7,000th wish: Ariel
In 2015, Ariel wished to have a makeover and get hair extensions.
I wish to go to Barcelona
Francesca, wish granted in 2017
brain tumor
![Francesca during her wish to go to Barcelona](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2024-02/Francesca-8%2C000th%20wish-GBA.jpg?h=8121774f&itok=nKzE97Q9)
8,000th wish: Francesca
In 2017, Francesca wished to go to Barcelona.
I wish to go to Hawaii
Jacob, wish granted in 2022
cancer
![Jacob with dad and brother in Hawaii](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2023-04/Wish-kid-Jacob-9000wish-GBA.jpg?h=c2bd7607&itok=ScLR5hh0)
9,000th wish: Jacob
In 2022, Jacob wished to go to Hawaii for a relaxing vacation with his family.
I wish to go to Aulani, a Disney® Resort and Spa
Alina
8
cancer
![Alina with Minnie Mouse at Aulani](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_default_1x/public/2024-02/Alina-Aulani-GBA.jpg?h=5a8720ef&itok=-5rgHauq)
1st wish of 2024: Alina
For our first wish in 2024, Alina wished to go to Aulani.