Student WishMakers
Students everywhere are raising funds and rallying their communities to grant life-changing wishes through Student WishMakers, a nationwide movement to support Make-A-Wish. Whether you’re organizing a school fundraiser or hosting a Wish Week in your community, students of all ages can turn their creativity into action for wish kids. Teachers and community leaders offer guidance, but students are ultimately empowered to take charge, building their confidence and connections along the way.
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Student WishMakers engages students, schools, and youth organizations in philanthropy and service activities in partnership with Make-A-Wish. It builds team spirit and gives students hands-on experience fundraising to help create life-changing wishes for kids fighting critical illnesses.
Wishmakers on Campus Project Ideas
Coordinate a tournament
Post flyers. Invite student groups to participate. Ask restaurants to donate prizes. Charge admission and sell t-shirts.
Have a bowl-a-thon
Have participants collect pledges based on how many pins they hope to knock down or charge a flat fee to participate. The student who raise the most get a prize.
Organize a 5K Walk For Wishes®
Charge an entrance fee or have people collect pledges. Invite student groups and the community to participate. Get refreshments and prizes donated by local businesses.
Plan a party
Host a Halloween, end-of-semester, Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras or St. Patrick's Day party. Ask each student to make a $3 or $5 donation at the door.
Dollar drive
Encourage people on campus to donate $1. Devise creative ways for 100 percent participation.
Survivor kits
During midterms or finals, sell “survivor kits” full of munchies to keep up students’ energy during late-night study sessions.
Cook-off
Include other campus organizations in the competition. Structured like a chili cook-off, voting is done by collecting money in a jar and donating the funds to Make-A-Wish.
Buzz a Beta
Collaborate with fraternities and other organizations on your campus and give your peers a buzz cut in exchange for donations!
Other ideas
Our Wishmakers have had talent shows, fashion shows, scavenger hunts, a spaghetti dinner, wing eating contest, and even a cake decorating contest. Get creative!