Summer should be a time of joy for children, but wish kids often miss out due to their illness, creating a dark chapter during a time that should be filled with sunshine and memories. 

A wish can change everything for these children - giving them the strength and hope they need to persevere in their fight against critical illness.

The summertime is Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic's busiest wish-granting season but can also be a time when support for the mission slows down the most. With nearly 500 kids waiting for their wishes to be granted this summer, we need your help.