Make-A-Wish®  grants life-changing wish experiences to local children battling critical illnesses. Born in 1980, when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 62 chapters in the United States and its territories. Since then, Make-A-Wish has granted the wishes of more than 285,000 children. With the help of generous donors and tens of thousands of volunteers nationwide, Make-A-Wish grants one wish every 34 minutes.   

Make-A-Wish® Oregon was the fifth chapter to form in 1983. It all began when a little boy named Sam wished to meet Erik Estrada from the hit television show “CHiPs.” It was a life-changing experience for Sam, that united his family, and gave them lifelong memories of Sam with his hero.  

Since then, with the help of dedicated supporters and 400 + regional volunteers, the Oregon chapter has granted more than 4,300 wishes to children in Oregon and Clark County, Washington.