Wishful Giving in San Diego

Every child deserves a joyful holiday season but when illness strikes, it takes away so much of their typical childhood. You can help bring joy back into the lives of kids in our community, just when they need it most!

 By helping grant a wish this holiday season, you’re giving a gift like no other- the chance for kids with critical illnesses to experience the simple joy of childhood. A wish has the power to create joy, inspire hope, and give a child the strength to keep fighting. Unwrap the power of a wish today!

  • Shop the Wish Closet

    The Wish Closet is a collection of magical, wish-specific gifts that provide hope, strength, and joy to children facing critical illnesses. Explore the list and choose a gift that will help grant a current pending wish!

  • Help Fuel a World of Wonder

    By contributing to travel wishes, you’ll provide kids with the opportunity to explore new places and experience life beyond their illness. with 64% of upcoming wishes involving travel, your gift directly supports current travel wishes.

  • Join the Inaugural Polar Plunge

    Be freezin’ for a reason! Join Make-A-Wish San Diego’s Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 10 at the Catamaran Resort Hotel in Mission Bay. Every splash helps grant wishes in our community— register on your own, with friends, family, or coworkers!

  • Give Hope This Season

    This season you can unwrap the power of a wish! Your donation brings hope, strength, and joy to children facing critical illnesses and ensures every wish is filled with magic. Give today and help create moments that families will treasure forever.