Fundraising Events

Throughout the year, we host signature Make-A-Wish events to bring together our community of existing supporters and introduce new audiences to our mission as we raise funds to grant more wishes. These include our annual Make-A-Wish Gala, Evening of Wishes, Swish Night, Wine and Wishes, and golf tournaments. Additionally, community groups throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island host fundraisers to benefit Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We welcome you to join us for events to connect with others and celebrate our mission.

Click here to view our calendar of upcoming events.

Wish Community Events

We love connecting with Wish Community members—and seeing you connect with each other inspires us to no end. We offer special, exclusive events and activities throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island for our Wish Community. For details and to be sure you're on our email list for the latest opportunities, contact Monica Julian, Wish Community Manager, at mjulian@massri.wish.org or 617.367.9474. Our private Wish Community Facebook Page is also a great way to stay in the know. 

Your story is powerful, inspiring, and needed. Share your thoughts on your Make-A-Wish experience and its impact. Your story can inspire others to support our mission and help us reach every eligible child. Send your reflections, photos, and/or video to Wish Community Manager Monica Julian at mjulian@massri.wish.org. If your photos/videos are a larger file size, please reach out to Monica to coordinate uploading them to a file sharing site (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox).

Put your art skills to use to support the Make-A-Wish mission. We are asking for wish recipients to create and submit original art. Artwork will be used for many purposes, including a coloring book for wish kids, art displays at Make-A-Wish events, holiday cards, and more. 

Any type of art can be submitted – drawings, paintings, digital artwork, and whatever else you can dream up!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Create a piece of art showing your wish and the impact it had on you.
• Draw a black and white outline that can be colored in.
• Paint or draw a holiday scene – winter holidays, Valentine’s Day, MLK Day – or any other holiday you love.
• Show your appreciation for those who make wishes come true with “thank you” art.

We hope you have fun with this and create something beautiful to share with Make-A-Wish supporters. 

Artwork can be submitted to Wish Community Manager Monica Julian at mjulian@massri.wish.org. For questions, contact Monica via email or at 617.367.9474.

Your family can spark joy by granting another child’s wish – and create hope for brighter days ahead.

Children with critical illnesses feel isolated and vulnerable. As a wish family, you know that reality well. Your family understands the pain of a child being diagnosed with a critical illness. And you also understand the power of a wish to restore joy and hope.

That’s why we want you to invite you to host a Families For Wishes online fundraiser. With Families For Wishes, you can engage your family and friends in our mission and help others who are waiting for a wish.

Together, your family can create a tradition that changes lives.

Whether your family is near or far, Families For Wishes gives you a meaningful way to come together to celebrate a special occasion— whether a birthday, anniversary, milestone event, or a holiday. Every dollar raised matters, so your  tradition will make a remarkable difference for other wish families in our community.

A child’s joy is a light of hope for all of us. During another family’s darkest days, you can help bring joy back into their lives with Families For Wishes.

Please contact Monica Julian, Wish Community Manager, at mjulian@massri.wish.org if you are interested in helping make wishes come true through Families For Wishes.

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Host a fundraising event
Hosting a Make-A-Wish fundraising event is a great way to engage your personal network, community, or business. We encourage you to be creative! Community fundraising events take on all shapes and forms, and we will support you in getting started and along the way. Contact Mariama Sano at communityevents@massri.wish.org or 617.367.9474 to learn more.

Engage your school community
Engage your peers, school, or youth organization in hands-on fundraising and mission-related activities to transform the lives of wish children in your community. Opportunities include Kids For Wish Kids^®, Youth Ambassadors Program, and Wishmakers On Campus^®.  These peer-to-peer programs promote collaboration, teamwork, and philanthropy, and offer a fun way to support wish children. Contact Mariama Sano at kfwk@massri.wish.org or 617.367.9474 to learn more.

Workplace giving and matching gifts 
Through a workplace campaign, employees can give conveniently by directing payroll deductions or a one-time gift to Make-A-Wish^® Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We can help launch your program with brochures, an inspiring wish video, and a Make-A-Wish representative to generate enthusiasm. If your employer participates in a matching gifts program, you can submit charitable contributions to be matched. Contact Mariama Sano at msano@massri.wish.org or 617.367.9474 to learn more.