News from Make-A-Wish Minnesota
Make-A-Wish® Minnesota brings hope, strength and joy to Minnesota children with critical illnesses, their families and communities across the state.
Learn about the transformative power of wishes in our latest press releases, updates and news stories below. For media inquiries, please contact Tori Schrantz, Director of Marketing & Communications, at 612.767.2759.
Faribault 13-year-old gets Make-A-Wish reptile zoo, visit from multi-platinum rapper
June 14, 2024 | Fairbault Daily News
Sun Country Airlines Recognized for Donating Flights to Make-A-Wish® Minnesota with North Star Award
April 30, 2024
Support Make-A-Wish while getting your dog a bath
April 23, 2024 | WCCO
Help Make-A-Wish for those fighting tremendously difficult battles
April 22, 2024 | WCCO
Standing strong together: A Sun Country Pilot’s journey with Make-A-Wish
April 17, 2024 | Sun Country Airlines Blog
Spring Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter
March 21, 2024
Make-A-Wish Minnesota 2023 Impact Report
February 13, 2024
A young athlete's miraculous journey to health never kept him off the court
January 5, 2024 | WCCO
Child who battled bone cancer goes on to become pediatrician at same hospital
December 29, 2023 | Good Morning America
Rochester family takes a trip to NYC to donate gifts to children's hospital through Make-A-Wish foundation, Darian Leddy reports
December 20, 2023 | KTTC
Give the gift of airline miles: Make-A-Wish partners with airlines
December 18, 2023 | KARE11
Experience our 2023 annual Flight to the North Pole with Make-A-Wish
December 15, 2023 | Sun Country Airlines Blog
Making the 10 Percent Solution Business as Usual: Founder Nate Rajalingam's sales agency, Uncommon, earns a 2023 Inc. Best in Business honor for its sizable annual donation.
December 5, 2023 | Inc.
‘Joy Rooms’ bring hope to kids with special needs
December 1, 2023 | France & Commerce
Santa for a Cause raises over $10,000 for Make-A-Wish kids
November 24, 2023 | WCCO
The Uplift: Teen becomes Vikings Cheerleader for Make-A-Wish
November 6, 2023 | WCCO
A 16-year-old kidney transplant recipient became a Vikings Cheerleader for Monday Night Football
October 24, 2023 | WCCO
Moorhead teen has wish granted
October 24, 2023 | Valley News Live
Fall Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter
October 23, 2023
Vikings Team with Make-A-Wish for Memorable Touchdown
October 13, 2023 | Minnesota Vikings Blog
Olivia Beekman, 7, spends time with animals at the zoo, thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation
October 11, 2023 | WCCO
Your unused airline miles can help kids like Maddy
October 11, 2023 | WCCO
Diagnosed with brain cancer at 4, Hudson Hedrington is sure the best is yet to come
October 11, 2023 | WCCO
How you can help Make-A-Wish make a dream come true
October 11, 2023 | WCCO
Minneapolis family prepares for trip of a lifetime thanks to Make-A-Wish Minnesota
October 11, 2023 | WCCO
13-year-old uses art to pay it forward to Make-A-Wish
October 11, 2023 | WCCO
Announcing our new President & CEO
October 2, 2023
Plane pulling, partnerships, and profound appreciation
September 14, 2023 | Sun Country Blog
Sun Country pilots elevate the Make-A-Wish experience
August 21, 2023 | Sun Country Blog
Boy with a transplanted heart donates his Make-A-Wish to the community
June 20, 2023 | KARE11
Dr Jen Pratt Makes a Wish; Carries the Hope
May 29, 2023 | From Heartache to Healing and Hope Podcast
Spring Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter
May 8, 2023
Rolling into Summer Fest with Hilltop Camper and RV
May 1, 2023 | KTTCTV
Washes for Wishes' charity event
April 29, 2023 | FOX 9 News
Pet Evolution to Host Charity Washes for Make-A-Wish Event
April 26, 2023 | Pet Product News
Make-A-Wish Minnesota 2022 Impact Report
March 30, 2023
Minnesota Jersey Mike's locations donating Wednesday's sales to charity
March 28, 2023 | KAALTV
What's In A Wish?
February 14, 2023 | Princeton Public Schools
Lakeville boy to attend Super Bowl LVII through Make-A-Wish
February 10, 2023 | Sun Current
'Isla's heart': Bemidji State men's hockey game to raise funds for local Make-A-Wish family
January 28, 2023 | The Bemidji Pioneer
Make-A-Wish Minnesota to grant 230 wishes to kids in 2023
January 6, 2023 | KAALTV
Flight to the North Pole held at MSP airport
December 14, 2022 | Fox 9
Photos: Passengers board flight to the North Pole at MSP
December 13, 2022 | Star Tribune
Make-A-Wish Flight to the North Pole
December 13, 2022 | KARE11
Local student motivated to make wishes come true for critically ill
December 13, 2022 | The Patch
Minnesota Duluth Athletics Earns NCAA Division II Make-A-Wish Award
November 1, 2022 | UMD Bulldogs
Fall Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter
October 10, 2022
Local child has wish granted to visit San Diego
October 4, 2022 | Owatonna People's Press
Puppy fundraiser hosted in downtown Minneapolis
August 9, 2022 | CBS Minnesota
Bloomington community joins Make-A-Wish to bring child's dream playground to life
August 3, 2022 | KARE11
Bloomington cancer survivor celebrates his 6th birthday in a very special way
August 2, 2022 | KSTP
Kids With Courage: Kallyn Beauperlant
July 27, 2022 | KTTC
Young girl gets her wish after winning 2-year cancer battle
June 21, 2022 | WCCO
Isadora’s journey from cancer at age 15 to double majoring in college
June 9, 2022 | Children's Minnesota
Make-A-Wish Minnesota 2021 Impact Report
May 3, 2022
Chaska family honors son with scholarships after tragic water ski accident
April 26, 2022 | KSTP
Make-A-Wish partnering with Winnebago Industries to bring outdoor adventures to kids
April 25, 2022 | KARE11
Make-A-Wish brings back in-person Wish Ball fundraiser
April 23, 2022 | KARE11
Spring Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter
April 15, 2022
Spring Letter from Kari Davis, President & CEO
April 5, 2022
We Asked Make-A-Wish Alumni How Getting Their Wishes Changed Their Lives
April 4, 2022 | Buzzfeed
Grant's playground shares the love
February 22, 2022 | Sun Current
Local cancer survivor uses Make-A-Wish gift to benefit his community
February 7, 2022 | KARE11
Wish Ball tickets now on sale
January 25, 2022
Make a Difference - Volunteer and donation opportunities
January 19, 2022 | Duluth News Tribune
Make-A-Wish gifts Xbox to 7-year-old cancer survivor
January 13, 2022 | KSTP
Make-A-Wish MN seeks local volunteers
January 10, 2022 | Winona Post
Enterprise staff reflects on the most impactful stories of 2021
January 3, 2022 | Park Rapids Enterprise
Janesville parade tonight honors terminally ill boy
December 23, 2021 | Mankato Free Press
Santa Goes Virtual and Delivers Holiday Joy With the Help of Sun Country Airlines
December 20, 2021 | Market Screener
Christmas in Color light show returns to Valleyfair
December 18, 2021 | Southwest News Media
Business People: Make-A-Wish finds new leader in Kari Davis
December 5, 2021
Announcing our new President & CEO
November 19, 2021
Luke's wish for a ninja warrior course (video)
November 18, 2021
myTalk 107.1 Interview with Make-A-Wish Minnesota's VP of Development and Marketing, Gena Johnson (begins at 16:42)
October 28, 2021 | myTalk 107.1
Rosemount man runs 50K ultramarathon to raise money for local charities
October 23, 2021 | KARE11
Fall Make-A-Wish Minnesota Newsletter
October 20, 2021
Animation students help make a ‘Star Wars’ wish come true
October 7, 2021 | Dunn County News
Emma Young's wish is granted in Hutchinson
September 29, 2021 | Hutchinson Leader
Albert Lea campers raise money for Make-A-Wish
September 4, 2021 | KIMT 3 News
Tuffy Nelson Golf Classic includes cart-winning hole-in-one
August 3, 2021 | Perham Focus
Willmar family is taking 'Deacon's journey' in style, thanks to Make-A-Wish
July 26, 2021 | West Central Tribune
Thanks to Make-A-Wish, Alba enjoys first horseback riding lesson
May 15, 2021 | WCCO
Make-A-Wish holds birthday parade for Austin boy
May 8, 2021 | ABC 6 News
2020 Community Impact Report
March 30, 2021
Hennepin Healthcare names chief health equity officer
February 22, 2021 | Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal
Make-A-Wish gives Mankato teen a bedroom makeover
November 27, 2020 | KEYC