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Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina has settled into a new SouthPark office space following the sale of its former headquarters to a Nashville developer.
The nonprofit recently moved into 4,990 square feet at the Azalea Building, located at 6324 Fairview Road and owned by The Harris Land Co. Novant Health donated the space to Make-A-Wish as a five-year sublease.

Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina (Make-A-Wish CWNC) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new chapter headquarters in SouthPark, Charlotte, which has been made possible by the generous support of Novant Health. Recognizing the healing power of a wish, Novant Health has graciously provided space for our chapter to continue granting wishes. The new office, located at 6324 Fairview Rd., provides our team and our wish families with the room we need to grow and continue creating unforgettable memories for wish kids throughout the 51 counties we serve.

On December 6, 2023, WSOC-TV (Channel 9) was there on the scene during our grand opening celebration, where Kathy Jetton, our President and CEO, Board Chair Steve Baruch, and the fantastic folks from Novant Health kicked off the festivities with an official ribbon-cutting extravaganza. As we opened our doors, guests were treated to an enchanting tour of our new office in a morning filled with hope, joy, and lots of surprises. But wait, there's more! Santa himself made a cameo, spreading cheer to our wish kids (and guests of honor) in attendance in the most magical way possible.

Wish kid Gabby, an immensely brave teenage girl from High Point, NC, who is facing a liver condition that recently required a liver transplant, enjoyed a surprise 'Bon Voyage' wish send-off on December 5, 2023. WXLV (ABC 45 Greensboro) captured all of the action at the wish booster event, hosted by Capital Subaru of Greensboro. The surprise bon voyage served as part of Subaru's 'Share the Love' campaign and helped kick off Gabby’s upcoming wish to go to Hawaii in January.

Major crowds flocked to Freedom Park for the world’s largest cornhole tournament. Put on by Roby Family of Companies and Harris Teeter to benefit Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina, the “Pitchin’ for Wishes” cornhole tournament raises money to grant wishes for hundreds of kids in the region.

Two princess-loving cousins from Rutherfordton get the royal treatment at the Carolina Renaissance Festival in collaboration with Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina. Six-year-old Maisyn and four-year-old Chrisley have both shown incredible strength in the face of adversity. Learn more about the fairytale adventure!

In a recent episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, CEO Kathy Jetton talks with The Ledger’s Cristina Bolling about the types of wishes local Make-A-Wish “wish kids” are asking for, how their wishes are fulfilled and what it’s like to lead a non-profit that has such an emotional mission.

Local wish kid Alden Cary, a 17-year-old from Davidson, North Carolina, learns some moves in the Octagon from UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier. His wish was revealed and featured on the ESPN "My Wish" series aired on SportsCenter. Learn more about Alden's journey with cancer and his wish to meet Poirier granted.

Thanks to the Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina, 7 year-old, Caliana Jeter* who has epilepsy, is getting the chance to be a gymnast for a full-year. Local media captured her special wish reveal. Tune in to see the joy and hope a wish granted can bring! *article correction

The award-winning ESPN “My Wish” series returns for its 16th season on Sunday, July 16 and will feature stars from the NFL, MLB and the UFC to fulfill 79 sports-themed wishes for children with critical illnesses. Working together with Make-A-Wish, ESPN produces feature segments on the wishes to air on SportsCenter. Local wish kid, 17-year-old Alden Cary of Davidson, N.C., will be featured in the series. See the link to learn more and tune in!