April is World Wish Month!
April is World Wish Month, a time when communities across South Carolina come together to support children with critical illnesses by helping make life-changing wishes possible.
A wish is more than a moment — it’s a carefully planned journey that can give a child renewed strength, replace fear with confidence, and bring hope to an entire family. Throughout April, supporters can take part in public events and give-back campaigns that turn everyday moments into extraordinary impact.
Whether you dine out, attend a community event, or shop with purpose, you can help transform lives, one wish at a time.
Ways to Support Make-A-Wish South Carolina
Dine, Shop, or Attend an Event for Wishes
Throughout World Wish Month, supporters can take part in give-back campaigns and community events across South Carolina. From shopping purpose-driven collections to attending local fundraisers, every action helps deliver hope, strength, and joy to wish kids when they need it most.
Applebee’s Wish Card Campaign
Date: April 1–30
Location: Applebee’s locations across South Carolina
How to Support:
- Donate $5 to purchase a Wish Card at participating Applebee’s locations during April. Each donation supports Make-A-Wish South Carolina and helps fund life-changing wishes for local wish kids. As a thank you, guests receive $15 in Applebee’s savings.
Chick-fil-A Laurens County – Cookies for a Cause
Date: April 1–30
Location: Chick-fil-A Laurens County
How to Support:
- For every cookie sold during April, $1 is donated to Make-A-Wish South Carolina to help grant life-changing wishes for local wish kids.
Chick-fil-A Aiken – Cookies for a Cause
Date: April 1–30
Location: Chick-fil-A Aiken
How to Support:
- For every cookie sold during April, $1 is donated to Make-A-Wish South Carolina, helping deliver hope, strength, and joy to children with critical illnesses.
Chick-fil-A Ashley Crossing – Cookies for a Cause
Date: April 28–30
Location: Chick-fil-A Ashley Crossing
2013 Magwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29414
How to Support:
- For every cookie sold during the campaign, $1 is donated to Make-A-Wish South Carolina to help grant life-changing wishes for local wish kids.
Charleston Candle Co. “Flicker of Joy” Candle
Date: April 1–30
Location: Online
How to Support:
- $20 from each “Flicker of Joy” candle sold is donated to Make-A-Wish South Carolina, turning everyday moments into lasting impact for wish kids.
Holst & Lee Wish Star Necklace Campaign
Date: April 1–30
Location: Online
How to Support:
- $45 from each Wish Star necklace sold is donated to Make-A-Wish South Carolina, helping fund wishes that give children renewed strength and hope.
Kendra Scott Round-Up Campaign
Date: April 1–30
Location: Online and in-store
How to Support:
- Choose to round up your purchase to support Make-A-Wish South Carolina and help make wishes possible across the state.
Silver Dollar Guest Bartender Event
Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 6:00–9:00 pm
Location: Silver Dollar
478 King Street, Charleston, SC
How to Support:
- All tips collected during the guest bartender event will be donated to Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
Chi Omega “Hole Lotta Wishes” Cornhole Tournament
Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Prince Lawn at Coastal Carolina University
100 Tom Trout Drive, Conway, SC 29526
How to Support:
- Five dollars per team to participate.
- Free to attend.
- Wish families are invited to join the event and cheer on participants.
Chi Omega x PopStroke Give Back Day
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Location: PopStroke
1187 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
How to Support:
- 20% of all golf pass sales during the day benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
Kendra Scott “Kendra Gives Back” Events
Date: Wednesday, April 15
Time: 5:00–7:00 pm
Location:
Kendra Scott stores in Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston
How to Support:
- 20% of sales during the event will be donated to Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
Midlands Trailblaze Challenge
Date: Saturday, April 18
Location: Palmetto Trail (Midlands)
How to Support:
Supporters can help make wishes possible by donating to the Trailblaze Challenge. On April 18, dedicated hikers will take on more than 20 miles in one day on the Palmetto Trail, raising critical funds to support life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across South Carolina.
Pickleball for Wishes
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 6:00–9:00 pm
Location: PKL Park
Greenville, SC
How to Support:
- Participate in a pickleball tournament benefiting Make-A-Wish South Carolina. Tournament proceeds support life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. A portion of food and beverage purchases during the event will also benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
Dutch Bros Give Back Day
Date: Friday, April 24
Location: Dutch Bros locations in Summerville and North Charleston
How to Support:
- For every order placed, $1 is donated to Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
Harley-Davidson Ride-A-Wish
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson
4710 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
How to Support:
- Fifteen dollars per rider
- Five dollars per passenger
- All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina
- A wish kid and family will share remarks prior to the ride at 11:30 am.
- Free to attend.
After-Party
Time: 12:30–3:00 pm
Location: Buzz’s Roost
911 Front Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
El Jefe Texican Cantina Give Back Night
Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 5:00–8:00 pm
Location: El Jefe Texican Cantina
468 King Street, Charleston, SC
How to Support:
- 10% of each receipt placed in the donation box during the event will benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
Whataburger Fundraising Day
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 5:00–8:00 pm
Location: Columbia, Irmo, and Lexington
How to Support:
- 20% of sales benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
*More details & events coming soon!