I wish to go on a train trip

Hazael

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heart transplant

Wish kid Hazael sitting in living room holding toy train with conductor's hat on head
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Local Events in Iowa

 32nd Annual Des Moines Gala

Wishes on Deck: An All-Star Softball Game

26th Annual Riverbend Gala: Wishes in Bloom

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We grant wishes for children in all 99 counties in Iowa

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Every 20 minutes, a child is ​diagnosed with a critical illness

300+

critically ill children are waiting for their life-changing wish across the state of Iowa

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The Make-A-Wish Iowa staff is made up of 17 passionate individuals who are dedicated to Wish Families in Iowa.

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Make-A-Wish Iowa has over 600 statewide volunteers who help bring the mission to life

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Wishes granted throughout the last fiscal year to Wish Kids in Iowa

Ways to Get Involved 

Make-A-Wish Iowa received its largest gift in the organization's history!

There are over 350 children in Iowa waiting for their wish. You can change their lives.

Behind every wish is a unique story and we would love to share yours!