Ways to Help Us

Thanks to passionate supporters like you, Make-A-Wish shines a light of hope for children fighting critical illnesses when they need it most. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses during their darkest days. Whether you are an individual donor, corporate sponsor, fundraising advocate or volunteer, your generous support transforms lives, one wish at a time. 
Derrick's wish to play with the Portland Timbers comes true.
Monthly Giving

Make a big difference for local children every month of the year through a recurring donation. 

Wish child Kate in a yellow dress with a gemstone crown holding a "Wish Granted!" sign
Leave a Legacy

Create a lasting legacy by including Make-A-Wish in your will, life insurance and retirement plans.

Alicia smiles on swing
Fundraising Opportunities

Whether it’s through athletic events, lemonade stands or birthday fundraisers, passionate supporters rally their networks to grant wishes in their communities. 

Danton celebrates his wish coming true with Volunteer Wish Granter Megan
Volunteers  

They are at the airport greeting a wish family, delivering gifts or helping a child determine a heartfelt wish. Share your time and talents as a volunteer and transform a child’s life. 

Shore feels strong in the ice.
Stock & QCD Donation   

Make a gift of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds and help make wishes come true. 

Megan on the ice with her favorite hockey team, the Chicago Blackhawks
Other Ways to Help

Whether you donate airline miles, Adopt-A-Wish® or establish a charitable giving plan – there are so many ways you can transform kids' lives.

Thank you to our World Wish Day sponsors!