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Make-A-Wish Connecticut’s Wish Journey Program fosters a community of Make-A-Wish alumni, families and staff who work together to support each other’s journeys, share the impact of your wishes and advance our vision of granting a wish for every eligible child.
We are actively creating a community of wish families and alumni in Connecticut that is fostered by shared connections and experiences, with the goal of creating new and lasting relationships. Our alumni kids and families often help us share the story of their journeys with others who are interested in knowing about the impact of a wish. When others understand that impact, it helps us realize our mission of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.
For more information about our Wish Journey Program, please email us at [email protected].
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Ocean Beach Family Day
You are invited to join us for a Family Day and Picnic at Ocean Beach Park in New London! Wish families will enjoy access to the beach, waterpark, and amusement park, and be treated to a complimentary lunch. Parking is free. Register today!
Date: Sunday, June 2nd, 11AM
Place: Ocean Beach Park
89 Neptune Ave
New London, CT
Dream Ride
Our friends at Hometown Foundation are inviting Wish Kids to participate in the Dream Ride Experience! This includes:
- 2 weekend admission passes (for wish child and chaperone)
- Dream Rider welcome bag, t-shirt, and medal
- Weekend food voucher
- The option to participate in the Dream Cruise on 8/25 and walk the Dream Rider Red Carpet
Date: August 23, 24 & 25
Place: 162 Town Farm Rd
Farmington, CT 06032
Additional tickets for other family members, and information about the event, can be found at www.dreamride.org.
NOTE: This is not a Make-A-Wish event. We are the invited guests of Hometown Foundation.
A great way to stay involved with Make-A-Wish Connecticut is through the Wish Families & Alumni Facebook group. This CLOSED group is only for wish families and alumni and is a great place to find out about events, ways to volunteer and opportunities for involvement. It’s a great platform for our organization to engage with families and for them to not only engage with us, but with each other as well. On the page, families can share their stories and connect with other families in similar circumstances as their own.
There is nothing more powerful than your personal experience (words, pictures, stories and quotes) to ignite support. Tell us how Make-A-Wish has impacted your life, what being involved or receiving a wish from our organization has meant to you and your family.
Please send any pictures and videos with a brief description of the wish experience to a[email protected].
See some of these stories in action by following us on all social channels at @MakeAWishCT
The Wishing Place is a spot for all Make-A-Wish Connecticut wish kids to visit and enjoy. No matter how long ago, or recently, your wish took place, the power of a wish lasts a lifetime.
We invite all of our alumni to visit the Wishing Place to hang an Alumni Star on our Reflection Bridge to celebrate the legacy of your wish and your place in the ever-growing Make-A-Wish Connecticut family.
Contact [email protected] to schedule a visit to hang your star.
Our new wish ambassador program for wish alumni is currently under development. Our goal is to have a group of wish kids who want to share their stories, volunteer their time, help with events and engagements, meet to discuss ideas with peers and mentor other wish kids.
If you are interested in becoming a wish ambassador, please email us at [email protected].