The Adopt-A-Wish program offers you or company, school or community group the opportunity to invest in an experience that can alter the course of a child's life forever.

Experience the joy of helping others during their time of greatest need by becoming a part of the Make-A-Wish Idaho Adopt-A-Wish Program.

This program provides a unique opportunity to make an immediate, direct and substantial impact on the life of a child. The financial investment provided by our donors ensures that we have the funds available to grant the wishes of every eligible child. 

From exposing children to the power of philanthropy to remembering a loved one, wishes are a unique opportunity to make a difference in a child's life. 

After making your gift to Make-A-Wish Idaho, we will dedicate a specific wish to you, your organization, group or company. You will receive the child’s wish story and photo to demonstrate how your generosity helped a wish come true. 

Wishes are like children – each one is unique. This means the cost to fund a wish can vary depending on the nature of the child’s wish and its geographical location. 

Adopt-A-Wish donations start at $7,000, which is based on the average cash cost of a wish in Idaho.

Behind every child’s wish, there are special individuals, corporations, student organizations and foundations that make it possible. Give a child the priceless gift of love, laughter and treasured memories by sponsoring his or her wish.

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Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis two weeks after she was born, Josie has still grown up quite active. She enjoys soccer, rides a bike, and fishes with her dad. Her doctor is pleased with how healthy Josie is despite her condition. Her parents and siblings are very supportive, and everyone pitches in to help Josie when she’s feeling bad.  Josie loves art, food and music, so when she received a wish, she was very keen to go to New York City. 

Josie's favorite part of the trip was going to see musicals on Broadway. She liked the The Lion King best but also enjoyed The Little Shop of Horrors. Of course, Josie visited the MOMA and the Met to see all the famous art inside. Her favorite restaurant was Peachy Keen, a 70's-style diner. Josie said she ate a lot of pizza and bagels on the trip, but all the food there was amazing. The family also visited Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Coney Island.  They said that despite the stereotype, almost everyone they met in New York was nice. 

They were pretty lucky with the weather, but it did rain one day. Josie's mom said that was her favorite day because everyone was just happy and smiling. The whole family just felt so connected, and they could slow down and enjoy every moment together. "It was an experience we'll never forget," she said. 

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