Demi Lovato World Wish Day Champion Demi Lovato and Make-A-Wish

This World Wish Day, join Demi Lovato & Make-A-Wish in restoring hope for children with critical illnesses.

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Celebrate #WorldWishDay

In celebration of World Wish Day on April 29, the anniversary and celebration of the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish in 1980, World Wish Day is celebrated by 59 chapters nationwide and in nearly 50 countries around the world. As part of this year’s World Wish Day, singer, actor and Make-A-Wish supporter Demi Lovato is helping to spotlight the positive impact wishes have on children with critical illnesses and their families. For more than 10 years, Demi has been an amazing wish granter – bringing renewed hope and joy to the nearly 30 children and families they’ve met. This World Wish Day, you can learn more about some of the life-changing wishes Demi has granted and how you can join them in restoring hope with a wish.

World Wish Day Champion Demi Lovato

A wish forever renews emotional strength and restores hope for a lifetime. Check out some of the incredible stories of the inspiring wish alum whose wishes to meet Demi Lovato sparked hope and created a pivotal experience during their treatment and recovery.

Demi Wishes Over the Years

Six years from her wish, Madison is now working as a nurse - bringing hope to her patients.

Madison, wish granted 2016

"My wish continues to impact me in many ways in my life today. There's more to life outside of all the appointments, procedures, etc., and my wish made me realize that."

13 years since her wish, wish alum Austen is now studying to be a speech pathologist.

Austen, wish granted 2009

"I see how much of a positive impact and change a wish can make on a kid's life. For me, Demi's openness and connection, both during my wish and through their music since, continues to inspire me today."

Kia, wish granted 2022

"I've loved Demi since the 5th grade and just feel that Demi is a great advocate for mental health. Having the chance to meet and sing with them was AMAZING!"

Austen wish granted 2009

Madison

wish granted 2022

Austen

Austen today

Recently, we were able to surprise Austen and reunite her with Demi 13 years after her life-changing wish experience! Austen and Demi reminisced and caught up on each other’s lives since that amazing wish day. Check it out below.

A World Wish Day Reunion Sparks Hope for Wish Alum Austen