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Welcome to the Make-A-Wish Alumni Community

A Wish is Forever...

"It's always something I wanted to do, to [give back to Make-A-Wish]. The time wasn't right. But it is now."

As a young girl, Shelby thrived on social activity and being around people. Her diagnosis made that happiness impossible. But seeing a community come together to make her wish to star in a commercial a reality brought her confidence back, making her feel accepted again. Today, her wish taught her what it means to command respect and attention, evolving into a career in fashion. She felt like just a sick kid before Make-A-Wish. And now she is making hope possible for others.

Shelby's Wish Inspired Confidence, Then and Now

wish granted, 2004

Shelby

Wish kid Dana poses with her family and her best friend, Nixon and his family, whom she was able to reunite with for her wish.

Hear How Wish Alumni Are Making More Wishes Possible

Every child and family who experiences the incredible impact of a wish also becomes part of a diverse and powerful community of wish alumni. With more than 375,000 wish alumni and their families across the U.S., we invite you to discover the many ways you can connect with others like you and get involved to make other wishes possible.

Make-A-Wish volunteer and alum (wish granted 2004) and Make-A-Wish volunteer Josh, carries wish kid Bowde on his shoulders as they play in front of Bowde's new blue treehouse.

Wish mom Betsy poses with her son Steven (wish granted, 1997), and husband at a local chapter gala event where they shared their story and were VIP guests.

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Interested in connecting with our wish alumni team or finding your local chapter?

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Raise money your way. Share your wish story and inspire your community to donate.

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Engage your peers. Host a Wish Week® with Kids For Wish Kids® or Wishmakers on Campus®.

Support at School

Wish kid Sammie, along with her friends and family, pose in celebration as their team completes their local chapter's Walk for Wishes. Sammy who's wish was granted in 2013, became a longtime Make-A-Wish Ambassador, wanting to spread the joy that she felt to other wish children.

Wishes take resources. Ensure every child's wish is granted by making a one-time or monthly gift.

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Share your time and talents. Our volunteers are at the heart of every wish journey.

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