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Feb 28, 2021, 07:22 ET Make-A-Wish Recognizes Rare Disease Day with Oscar's Wish

According to Make-A-Wish estimates, 27,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed annually with a qualifying critical illness, including many children...
Make-A-Wish Launches Wishes Need Stars Like You in Conjunction with 40th Anniversary

Apr 29, 2020, 08:48 ET Make-A-Wish Launches Wishes Need Stars Like You in Conjunction with 40th Anniversary

Today, April 29, 2020, marks the 40th anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish, the organization that grants life-changing...

Oct 17, 2018, 11:50 ET Make-A-Wish® America Announces New CEO, Richard K. Davis

Make-A-Wish America today announced that the Board of Directors has selected Richard K. Davis as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2, 2019....

Aug 29, 2018, 05:00 ET The Points Guy and United Airlines giving away one million MileagePlus miles for ultimate Trip That Transforms

Have you ever wished for a dream vacation that transforms your week or year or life? Now is your chance. Brian Kelly, or The Points Guy as he is...

Aug 20, 2018, 05:00 ET Make-A-Wish® takes off on #TripsThatTransform

Of the more than 15,400 wishes fulfilled in 2017 by Make-A-Wish America, approximately 77 percent required travel. Travel resources are the greatest...

Jun 12, 2018, 01:15 ET Make-A-Wish® America CEO Announces Succession Plan

Make-A-Wish America today announced that David Williams, president and CEO, will depart the organization later this year after a successful 14-year...

Jan 24, 2018, 10:00 ET For 36th year in a row, Make-A-Wish® will send kids with critical illnesses to the Super Bowl

Make-A-Wish® is bringing its own team of 14 kids with critical illnesses to Minneapolis for their wish to attend Super Bowl LII. These life-changing...

Oct 05, 2017, 10:00 ET Millions of Supporters Power Make-A-Wish® to 300,000th Wish

Make-A-Wish® has announced that, thanks to millions of supporters since its founding in 1980, the organization recently surpassed 300,000 wishes...

Jul 14, 2017, 08:42 ET Make-A-Wish® and ESPN® Announce the Return of the Annual "My Wish" Series

For the 12th consecutive year, Make-A-Wish® and ESPN® are joining forces to give sports fans everywhere a glimpse at the transformation that takes...