Wish Ball
Annual black-tie gala supporting Make-A-Wish Illinois
Discover how a wish can make a future shine brighter than ever.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
Featuring a performance by renowned comedian Dana Carvey, guests will also hear a heartfelt testimonial on the power of a wish from a wish parent. The evening includes live and silent auctions, live music and dancing.
Like a thousand stars, the support of each guest is a shimmer. Together we can shine brightly, creating a constellation of hope for wish kids across Illinois.
Thank you to our 2025 Wish Ball Committee.
For sponsorship information, contact wishball@illinois.wish.org.
Wish Ball 2025 includes a featured performance by Emmy-award winning actor and comedian Dana Carvey, best known for his iconic and indelible SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE characters – most memorably Church Lady, Grumpy Old Man, several political figures, Hans, of the Hans and Franz body building duo, and of course Garth – Mike Myers’ “excellent Co-Host” on the classic sketch turned feature film, WAYNE’S WORLD and WAYNE’S WORLD 2. Currently, you can hear Dana on his chart-topping hit podcast FLY ON THE WALL which he co-hosts with friend and comic David Spade.
