News from Make-A-Wish Minnesota

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Make-A-Wish® Minnesota brings hope, strength and joy to Minnesota children with critical illnesses, their families and communities across the state. 

Learn about the transformative power of wishes in our latest press releases, updates and news stories below. For media inquiries, please contact Tori Schrantz, Director of Marketing & Communications, at 612.767.2759.  

Latest News & Updates

Faribault 13-year-old gets Make-A-Wish reptile zoo, visit from multi-platinum rapper
June 14, 2024 | Fairbault Daily News

Derek Johnson, General Manager of Hilltop Camper and RV and Paul Krueger, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Minnesota discuss the upcoming Rolling Into Summer Fest on Midwest Access
May 1, 2024 | KTTC

Sun Country Airlines Recognized for Donating Flights to Make-A-Wish® Minnesota with North Star Award 
April 30, 2024

Support Make-A-Wish while getting your dog a bath 
April 23, 2024 | WCCO

Help Make-A-Wish for those fighting tremendously difficult battles
April 22, 2024 | WCCO

Standing strong together: A Sun Country Pilot’s journey with Make-A-Wish
April 17, 2024 | Sun Country Airlines Blog

Spring Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter 
March 21, 2024

Make-A-Wish Minnesota 2023 Impact Report
February 13, 2024

A young athlete's miraculous journey to health never kept him off the court
January 5, 2024 | WCCO

Child who battled bone cancer goes on to become pediatrician at same hospital
December 29, 2023 | Good Morning America

Rochester family takes a trip to NYC to donate gifts to children's hospital through Make-A-Wish foundation, Darian Leddy reports
December 20, 2023 | KTTC

Give the gift of airline miles: Make-A-Wish partners with airlines
December 18, 2023 | KARE11

Experience our 2023 annual Flight to the North Pole with Make-A-Wish 
December 15, 2023 | Sun Country Airlines Blog

Making the 10 Percent Solution Business as Usual: Founder Nate Rajalingam's sales agency, Uncommon, earns a 2023 Inc. Best in Business honor for its sizable annual donation. 
December 5, 2023 | Inc.

‘Joy Rooms’ bring hope to kids with special needs
December 1, 2023 | France & Commerce

Santa for a Cause raises over $10,000 for Make-A-Wish kids
November 24, 2023 | WCCO

The Uplift: Teen becomes Vikings Cheerleader for Make-A-Wish 
November 6, 2023 | WCCO

A 16-year-old kidney transplant recipient became a Vikings Cheerleader for Monday Night Football
October 24, 2023 | WCCO

Moorhead teen has wish granted
October 24, 2023 | Valley News Live

Fall Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter
October 23, 2023 

Vikings Team with Make-A-Wish for Memorable Touchdown
October 13, 2023 | Minnesota Vikings Blog

Olivia Beekman, 7, spends time with animals at the zoo, thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation
October 11, 2023 | WCCO

Your unused airline miles can help kids like Maddy
October 11, 2023 | WCCO

Diagnosed with brain cancer at 4, Hudson Hedrington is sure the best is yet to come
October 11, 2023 | WCCO

How you can help Make-A-Wish make a dream come true
October 11, 2023 | WCCO

Minneapolis family prepares for trip of a lifetime thanks to Make-A-Wish Minnesota
October 11, 2023 | WCCO

13-year-old uses art to pay it forward to Make-A-Wish
October 11, 2023 | WCCO

Announcing our new President & CEO
October 2, 2023

Plane pulling, partnerships, and profound appreciation
September 14, 2023 | Sun Country Blog 

Sun Country pilots elevate the Make-A-Wish experience
August 21, 2023 | Sun Country Blog 

Boy with a transplanted heart donates his Make-A-Wish to the community
June 20, 2023 | KARE11

Dr Jen Pratt Makes a Wish; Carries the Hope
May 29, 2023 | From Heartache to Healing and Hope Podcast

Spring Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter
May 8, 2023 

Rolling into Summer Fest with Hilltop Camper and RV
May 1, 2023 | KTTCTV

Washes for Wishes' charity event
April 29, 2023 | FOX 9 News

Pet Evolution to Host Charity Washes for Make-A-Wish Event 
April 26, 2023 | Pet Product News

Make-A-Wish Minnesota 2022 Impact Report 
March 30, 2023

Minnesota Jersey Mike's locations donating Wednesday's sales to charity
March 28, 2023 | KAALTV

What's In A Wish? 
February 14, 2023 | Princeton Public Schools

Lakeville boy to attend Super Bowl LVII through Make-A-Wish
February 10, 2023 | Sun Current

'Isla's heart': Bemidji State men's hockey game to raise funds for local Make-A-Wish family
January 28, 2023 | The Bemidji Pioneer 

Make-A-Wish Minnesota to grant 230 wishes to kids in 2023
January 6, 2023 | KAALTV

Flight to the North Pole held at MSP airport 
December 14, 2022 | Fox 9

Photos: Passengers board flight to the North Pole at MSP
December 13, 2022 | Star Tribune

Make-A-Wish Flight to the North Pole 
December 13, 2022 | KARE11

Local student motivated to make wishes come true for critically ill 
December 13, 2022 | The Patch

Minnesota Duluth Athletics Earns NCAA Division II Make-A-Wish Award 
November 1, 2022 | UMD Bulldogs

Fall Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter
October 10, 2022  

Local child has wish granted to visit San Diego 
October 4, 2022 | Owatonna People's Press 

Puppy fundraiser hosted in downtown Minneapolis 
August 9, 2022 | CBS Minnesota

Bloomington community joins Make-A-Wish to bring child's dream playground to life
August 3, 2022 | KARE11

Bloomington cancer survivor celebrates his 6th birthday in a very special way
August 2, 2022 | KSTP

Kids With Courage: Kallyn Beauperlant
July 27, 2022 | KTTC

Young girl gets her wish after winning 2-year cancer battle
June 21, 2022 | WCCO

Isadora’s journey from cancer at age 15 to double majoring in college
June 9, 2022 | Children's Minnesota 

Make-A-Wish Minnesota 2021 Impact Report 
May 3, 2022

Chaska family honors son with scholarships after tragic water ski accident
April 26, 2022 | KSTP

Make-A-Wish partnering with Winnebago Industries to bring outdoor adventures to kids
April 25, 2022 | KARE11

Make-A-Wish brings back in-person Wish Ball fundraiser
April 23, 2022 | KARE11

Spring Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter 
April 15, 2022

Spring Letter from Kari Davis, President & CEO
April 5, 2022

We Asked Make-A-Wish Alumni How Getting Their Wishes Changed Their Lives
April 4, 2022 | Buzzfeed

Grant's playground shares the love 
February 22, 2022 | Sun Current

Local cancer survivor uses Make-A-Wish gift to benefit his community
February 7, 2022 | KARE11

Wish Ball tickets now on sale
January 25, 2022 

Make a Difference - Volunteer and donation opportunities
January 19, 2022 | Duluth News Tribune 

Make-A-Wish gifts Xbox to 7-year-old cancer survivor
January 13, 2022 | KSTP 

Make-A-Wish MN seeks local volunteers
January 10, 2022 | Winona Post 

Enterprise staff reflects on the most impactful stories of 2021
January 3, 2022 | Park Rapids Enterprise 

Janesville parade tonight honors terminally ill boy 
December 23, 2021 | Mankato Free Press

Santa Goes Virtual and Delivers Holiday Joy With the Help of Sun Country Airlines
December 20, 2021 | Market Screener

Christmas in Color light show returns to Valleyfair
December 18, 2021 | Southwest News Media

Business People: Make-A-Wish finds new leader in Kari Davis 
December 5, 2021

Announcing our new President & CEO
November 19, 2021

Luke's wish for a ninja warrior course (video)
November 18, 2021

myTalk 107.1 Interview with Make-A-Wish Minnesota's VP of  Development and Marketing, Gena Johnson (begins at 16:42)
October 28, 2021 | myTalk 107.1

Rosemount man runs 50K ultramarathon to raise money for local charities
October 23, 2021 | KARE11

Fall Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter
October 20, 2021 

Animation students help make a ‘Star Wars’ wish come true
October 7, 2021 | Dunn County News

Emma Young's wish is granted in Hutchinson
September 29, 2021 | Hutchinson Leader

Albert Lea campers raise money for Make-A-Wish
September 4, 2021 | KIMT 3 News

Tuffy Nelson Golf Classic includes cart-winning hole-in-one
August 3, 2021 | Perham Focus

Willmar family is taking 'Deacon's journey' in style, thanks to Make-A-Wish
July 26, 2021 | West Central Tribune

Thanks to Make-A-Wish, Alba enjoys first horseback riding lesson
May 15, 2021 | WCCO

Make-A-Wish holds birthday parade for Austin boy
May 8, 2021 | ABC 6 News

2020 Community Impact Report
March 30, 2021

Hennepin Healthcare names chief health equity officer
February 22, 2021 | Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal

Make-A-Wish gives Mankato teen a bedroom makeover
November 27, 2020 | KEYC