Ways to Help Us

Thanks to passionate supporters like you, Make-A-Wish shines a light of hope for children fighting critical illnesses when they need it most. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses during their darkest days. Whether you are an individual donor, corporate sponsor, fundraising advocate or volunteer, your generous support transforms lives, one wish at a time. 
Wish child Whitney

Your Personal Gift

Give online, schedule recurring gifts, make a tribute gift, learn about estate gifts, or utilize your DAF, stocks, or IRA to grant wishes today.

Golfing for Wishes 2019

Community & Online Fundraising

Whether it’s through athletic events, lemonade stands or birthday fundraisers, passionate supporters rally their networks to grant wishes in their communities. 

Group photo of Ryder's wish day celebration

Volunteer 

Share your time and talents as a volunteer and transform a child’s life. 

GATX employees at Idris' CTA train wish

Corporate Sponsors 

Our generous local corporate sponsors help grant life-changing wishes through innovative and customized sponsorship programs. Learn how your company can make a difference today! 

Dylan Schroder

Travel, Goods & Services

Points, vehicles, and gifts in-kind all help create life-changing experiences for wish kids.

Chicagoland Panera Lemonade Fundraiser for Make-A-Wish

Products and Promotions

Products and promotions that allow consumers to support Make-A-Wish through purchases or participation in cause-corporate programs.Â