Aspyn's Wish
When five-year-old Aspyn began her Wish journey, she had no idea just how much joy awaited her. It all began at the Vermont
Season of Wishes
It's the Season of Wishes!
This holiday season, join Make-A-Wish Vermont & Northeast New York in spreading hope, strength, joy, and the magic of giving! From November 23rd through December 31st, we’re rallying our communities to sell Wish Stars, featuring inspiring wish stories from local Wish Kids, and help grant life-changing wishes for local children facing critical illnesses.
Schools are encouraging students to give back by selling stars and celebrating their Wish Heroes. Local businesses are inviting customers to make a difference right at the register. And families and individuals are getting creative by hosting their own fundraisers, collecting donations, and helping wishes take flight in their own unique ways.
No matter how you choose to participate, every star sold and every dollar raised brings us one step closer to granting more wishes across Vermont and Northeast New York.
How to Participate
- Sign Up Your School: Join other local schools in selling Wish Stars to help make wishes come true, all while teaching students the power of giving.
- Sign Up Your Business: Bring the Season of Wishes to your workplace or storefront! Sell stars, host a fundraiser, or celebrate your company's community spirit.
- Donate: Make a donation to the Season of Wishes to help grant wishes this season.
- Spread the Word! Follow us on social media, connect us with a school or business that is interested in distributing stars, and help inspire others to join the movement.
Together, We Make Wishes Come True
Every act of kindness, no matter how big or small, helps create moments of joy for wish kids and their families. Join us in making this Season of Wishes truly magical. When we come together, hope shines brighter than ever.
Meet Our 2025 Wish Heroes
Ava's Wish
Seven-year-old Wish Kid Ava, from West Windsor, Vermont, wished for an unforgettable adventure at Nickelodeon Hotels &
Averil's Wish
For 6-year-old Averil from Shelburne Vermont, Epic Universe was his dream come true. He’s always had a heart for Harry
Emily's Wish
For 13-year-old Wish Kid Emily, music is a source of strength. In fact, she would listen to music, especially the K-pop
Evin’s Wish
Luca’s Wish
When five-year-old Wish Kid Luca visited us at the Dr. J. Peter McPartlon Wishing Space, he let us know that the coolest
Get Involved!
Sign Up Your School!
Join other local schools in selling Wish Stars to help make wishes come true.
Participating Businesses
American Legion Post 337 Motor Oil Company
Aspire Athletic Club Nemer Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Saratoga
Farmers Insurance Nourish Designs
Fiddlehead Brewing Company Pioneer Branches
Foam Brewers Raymond Watkin Apartments
Hudson City Police Department Shelburne Country Store
Mohawk Chevrolet Swiftys Restaurant Pub
Mohawk Honda Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
Monelle Shelburne
Participating Schools
Boulevard Elementary School North Warren Elementary Student Council
Cohoes Middle School O'Rourke Middle
Coxsackie-Athens High School Queensbury Elementary
Craig Elementary School Queensbury High
Genent Elementary School Red Mill Elementary
Glendaal Elementary School Sacandaga Elementary
Hartford Central School St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish
Jefferson Elementary School Waterford Halfmoon Elementary
Kensington Road School Wells Central School
Lamoille Union Middle School William H. Barton Intermediate School
Lincoln Elementary School WSWHE BOCES
Miller Hill / Sand Lake Elementary Tamarac High School
North Adirondack Elementary Stillwater Friends of Rachel Club