Beyond the Wish: Stories of Impact

Welcome to a first-person collective of inspiring stories from the Make-A-Wish Alumni Community. Discover how a wish can create lasting impact for wish kids, their families and entire communities through powerful stories written by those who have experienced a wish firsthand.  

Are you a member of the Make-A-Wish Alumni Community – a wish alum, sibling, parent, or family member – and are interested in sharing your story to Wish It Forward®? You are encouraged to submit a story entry and share why wishes matter.

Wish kid Rowan on her wish with her family
August 06, 2026

Rowan's Wish

Rowan's wish to go to Disney World

Wish kid Rylie
August 06, 2026

Rylie's Wish

Rylie's wish to go to Disney World

Wish kid Eva at the concert
July 29, 2026

Eva's Wish

Eva's wish to see her favorite music artist in concert

Wish alum Taylor now
July 29, 2026

Taylor's Wish

Taylor's wish to give back to the music therapy program

Wish kid Molly then and now
July 29, 2026

Molly's Wish

Molly's wish to dress like a princess

Wish kid Jonas and his family on his wish
July 29, 2026

Jonas' Wish

Jonas' wish to go to Disney's Aulani resort

Wish kid Osa then and now
July 29, 2026

Osa's Wish

Osa's wish to go to Disney World