Ignite Hope for Wish Kids

Wish kid Raelyn with the full collection of candles

Read the feature story about our candles in the Dorchester Reporter

Photo of the full Make-A-Wish candle collection
Photo of the Wish to Be candle

I wish to be a pastry chef – Raelyn, 7, Lincoln, RI
Candle scent: lemon pound cake

Photo of the Wish to Have candle

I wish to have custom golf clubs – Cameron, 17, Mendon, MA
Candle scent: bamboo and coconut

Photo of the Wish to Give candle

I wish to plant trees – Allison, 20, Newburyport, MA
Candle scent: white birch

Photo of the Wish to Meet candle

I wish to meet my favorite athlete – Jose, 17, Roslindale, MA
Candle scent: amber and sandalwood

Photo of the Wish to Go candle

I wish to go to Hawaii – Celia, 5, Dorchester, MA
Candle scent: pineapple and sage

Photo of the 40th Anniversary candle

Celebrating 40 years of granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses

The Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island Candle Collection

For details on our current candle scents and to place an order, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island has partnered with Triple Decker Candle Co. in Dorchester on an exclusive line of candles in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the local nonprofit, which has granted over 10,000 wishes for children with critical illnesses.  The candles were launched in September 2023 and available for purchase through Triple Decker Candle Co. from through October 10, 2023, with 50% of the proceeds from each sale being donated to Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island to support its mission. 
 
The special line of 100% soy candles is inspired by the wide variety of wishes that Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island grants to local children. Each candle is scented after the wish it was inspired by, transporting buyers into the magic of the wish each child experienced. Featured in the collection are:

  • I wish to have custom golf clubs – Cameron, 17, Mendon, MA
    Candle scent: bamboo and coconut
     
  • I wish to go to Hawaii – Celia, 5, Dorchester, MA
    Candle scent: pineapple and sage
     
  • I wish to meet my favorite athlete – Jose, 17, Roslindale, MA
    Candle scent: amber and sandalwood
     
  • I wish to be a pastry chef – Raelyn, 7, Lincoln, RI
    Candle scent: lemon pound cake
     
  • I wish to plant trees – Allison, 20, Newburyport, MA
    Candle scent: white birch
     
  • 40th Anniversary Candle – Celebrating 40 years of granting wishes
    Candle scent: sea salt and orchid

Meet the Wish Kids Behind Our Candles

Wish kid Allison in her Make-A-Wish t-shirt showing off the candle that was inspired by her wish
Jose's story
Celia's story
Cam's story
Rae's story
Aisha's story
Mikayla's story
Triple Decker Candle Co. logo

About Triple Decker Candle Co.
Triple Decker Candle Co. was founded in June 2020 by Johanna Keough out of her triple decker home in Dorchester, MA. Each Triple Decker candle is hand poured from a small batch out of 100% natural soy wax and is free of dyes, phthalates, and adheres to RIFM (research institute for fragrance materials) standards. The company uses only use natural hemp wicks which are coated in beeswax. Triple Decker Candle Co. is rooted in philanthropy and a desire to make the world a better place. The company works with other small businesses and local artists to help support the community, including through offering gift items from other local vendors. Learn more about Triple Decker Candle Co. at www.tripledeckercandleco.com.