World Wish Day

It’s So Much More Than Just a Wish

On April 29, 1980, one boy's wish ignited a spark that became a global movement.

Today, over 500,000 wishes later, every wish has the power to create hope, renew energy, and provide a child with the strength to fight their critical illness. It can even help pave their path to recovery. And it doesn’t stop there. A wish impacts everyone who touches it and helps make it a reality. The connection, optimism, inspirational generosity and kindness that surrounds a wish can change hundreds of lives. Maybe even yours.

This World Wish Day, we invite YOU to take action and make a difference for wish kids.

Dressed in gray pajamas covered with multi-colored dinosaurs, a 4-year-old child pretends to be a dinosaur roaring. In the background is a playroom, with a shelf full of toys and dinosaur images on the walls.

Donate to make a wish come true.

A child makes a wish. You make the difference. Give today and make a life-changing wish come true. 

Wish kid Astrid

Fundraise to make an impact 

Make an impact this World Wish Day by turning your passion into a fundraiser! Join a community who has helped to raise thousands of dollars to make wishes possible. 

Kael Wish to be Pilot

The Best Flight Ever

Make-A-Wish, American Airlines, Disney and The Points Guy are bringing an in-flight experience unlike any other to more than 25 wish kids and families. The Best Flight Ever will send them to their wishes come true!

Chris Greicius

History of World Wish Day

It all began with one wish. Learn about the wish that started a global movement and helped change the lives of thousands of children.

Find out how you can support wishes all year round!