Celebrating 40 Years of Wishes

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin is excited to be celebrating its 40th birthday this year. There are a lot of opportunities to be a part of the celebration and to continue helping grant wishes for kids battling critical illnesses. In fact, we are budgeted to grant 405 wishes this year, more wishes than we’ve ever granted before. Learn how you can be a part of the excitement below.

Wish Sponsors

Become a 40th Birthday Sponsor

As a valued sponsor, you'll be providing life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.

Patti Gorsky, CEO/President, with wish child Anna

25 Years of Service

President & CEO, Patti Gorsky is celebrating 25 years of service at Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. Please consider making a gift in her honor today.

Wild Wishes - Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Birthday Party

It's going to be a wild party!

Let's party and celebrate together 40 years of granting children's wishes. It's going to be wild as it's going to be held at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Join us at one of our community receptions

Birthday Community Receptions

You are invited to join us at one of our 40th birthday receptions being held throughout Wisconsin. Join us and let's celebrate.

Lulu's command performance with the MYSO - Wish 8,000

Our 8,000th Wish Granted

Our 8,000th wish was granted to 18-year-old Lulu who wishes to sing with an orchestra.

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Thank You 40th Birthday Sponsors

Our sponsors make a huge difference in the lives of children battling critical illnesses throughout Wisconsin. View all of our generous birthday sponsors.  

Celebrating our 40th birthday by joining us at one or more of our signature fundraising events across the state.