Operation Dream Maker gives hope and joy to the children of our nation’s heroes. This special fund provides wishes to kids with critical illnesses whose parents and guardians serve, or have served, in the military. In addition to the uncertainty and fear of facing a childhood illness, the families of our military members have the added stress of their service - including deployments and frequent moves. On average, we grant 20 wishes annually to kids whose parents or guardians are serving or have served in the military. In addition, the Operation Dream Maker fund recognizes the inspirational power of military leaders by supporting the military-related wishes of all families. 

Wishes provide a unique moment of joy and bring families together during challenging times.  Ninety-six percent of parents say the wish experience strengthened their family.

Wishes also have profound impacts on the medical outcomes for the child - 89% of surveyed nurses, doctors, social workers and child life specialists believe wishes can positively influence physical health. 
 

Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic is poised to support our military families as many come to our region to receive care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and other military treatment facilities, or our regions' leading hospitals and care centers.

                 Thank you to our Operation Dream Maker Sponsors

To learn more or support Operation Dream Maker, contact Chief Revenue Officer, Melissa Prather.

Affinity funds will be allocated to cover the direct cost of wishes plus 10% indirect expenses. If monies remain in the fund at the end of the fiscal year (August 31), they will become available to be used on general wish expenses.