Our Stories

Our Wishes
Meet our wish kids whose stories of hope and resilience will inspire you!  
Jackson in the locker room with Kraken players

A Wish to Skate with the Seattle Kraken
Audrianna Shooting a Basketball

Audrianna’s Basketball Court Wish is a Slam Dunk
Seton sitting in a stadium — AKWA

Mariners Hit it Out of the Park for Wish Kid Seton
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109 Marks a Historic Wish for One Brave Boy
Krystin and Build-A-Bear — Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington

Krystin’s Wish to Give Back Has Special Meaning 
Teigan shows the fish he caught.

A Healing Escape: Teigan’s Wish to Visit Alaska  
EmmaC with Disney Princess

A Fairytale Come True: A Day Amongst Storybook Royalty
Cameron's Wish Group Photo

What the Building Blocks of Community Create
Jacqueline in a pink dress sitting at the waterfront.

From Hospital Socks To High Heels
Our Volunteers
Our  incredible  volunteers donate their time and talent to make life-changing  wishes come true.  
Julia and Sonja - Wish Granting Volunteers

Two Volunteers, One Friendship, 18 Wishes
Volunteer Henry

Volunteers make a difference in every town 
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Petersen Family: On creating healing environments for families
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Cardell shows wish kids that they aren't fighting their battles alone
Kai on the Beach — AKWA

Kai’s Cap: A Story of Resilience and Connection
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Wish-Granting Volunteer Denise Goes Above and Beyond for her Wish Kids
Our Donors
Wishes simply wouldn't be possible without the support of donors who invest in our mission.
Deanna and Bob in event attire

Local Founder's Legacy Lives On
Bonnie with Wish Kids — AKWA

Level Up! Make-A-Wish Honors Retired Gaming Exec & Former Trustee 
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Make-A-Wish and Bungie Foundation Unite
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More than a car show: The community behind Corvettes on the Columbia
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Alaska Airlines Goes the Extra Mile for Feofan and Other Wish Kids
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Where dreams and imagination become real life
Our Medical Professionals & Referral Sources
Medical professionals know that wishes play an important role in total patient care! We’re honored to partner with those who care deeply about their patients and our mission.
Dr. Doug Hawkins Alaska Washington

Dr. Hawkins prescribes joy to more than 300 patients
Roberta and Family Alaska Washington

Make-A-Wish is a bright spot in nurse practitioner’s day 
Referrer Stephanie

The impact of Make-A-Wish — not only on her patients, but on herself
Dr. Ross Goshorn Alaska Washington

Local physician’s prescription for hope is Make-A-Wish 
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Social Worker gives patients hope with Make-A-Wish
Our Wish Alumni
Meet our wish alumni to see what they  have been up to since their wishes!
Volunteer Benita

Wish mom gives back to help future wish kids 
adult appearing young woman (Katina) standing next to hear artwork creation

The Calm Within the Storm
Then and Now - Amelia with her Tyranitar plush during her a wish, and her holding it now as an adult.

Then and Now: A real-life Pokémon Trainer
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Painting the Fountains of Bellagio Offers Peace and Joy to Hector
Wish kid Emily with brother Evan

A Wish and an Unbreakable Bond
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Sakura-Con and Make-A-Wish: A Heartfelt Partnership Spanning Decades