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WELCOME to our Make-A-Wish family!
We are excited to have you join us as our newest Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California Wish Kid!
Since the very first wish for Chris -- a kid from Arizona battling a critical illness like you -- was granted, Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California has granted 9,500+ life-changing wishes for local kids in our region.
Now it's YOUR turn! We are excited to work with YOU to create a wish filled with imagination, creativity and hope specific to YOUR wish ideas!

A STORY FOR YOUR INSPIRATION: A wish reflects the most heartfelt inner desire of a child battling a critical illness. For outdoorsy fun-loving Hank, his most heartfelt wish was to have a Whitewater raft. And one day his wish came true– not only did Hank conquer the rapids, but he will continue for days to come!
Which Wish Playbook fits You?
Are you having a hard time picking just one wish?
Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California is here to help! Our Wish Playbooks have fun games to help you think of ALL the things that make YOU happy, and how your interests can turn into AN AMAZING WISH IDEA. Choose the wish playbook for your age and ability levels – no wish idea is too small or too big!
You can download them here:
- Are you between the ages of 2.5 and 10? Then you need:
- Are you between the ages of 10 and 18? Then you need:
Shining Star NCC Wish Playbook
- Are you a wish kid who needs specialized wish possibilities? Then you need:
Still Can't Decide?
Here are a few wish stories to inspire you.

I wish to GIVE
Now in good health, Addison wished to give back to her treatment center to comfort other kids like her.