Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic

The page says tax-deductible vehicle donations help local chapters make wishes come true.

One of the first virtual wishes granted was Akila’s wish to meet Oprah Winfrey. The pair spoke at length on topics like Oprah’s Book Club, the Color Purple and what gives Akila courage. After the wish, Akila and her family shared the positive impact and how Oprah made her feel special and loved.

The page presents stories from the Make-A-Wish Alumni Community about the impact of wishes on children, families and communities.

Gigi chose to visit Myrtle Beach, where she enjoyed water activities, visited Ripley’s Aquarium, went mini golfing and visited an amusement park. She also made sandcastles and mermaid tails on the beach.

Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Chris Greicius, a child with leukemia whose wish to be a police officer was granted by his community in 1980. Make-A-Wish says its vision is to develop the resources to grant the wish of every eligible child.

The page provides news releases, background information and recent news about Make-A-Wish, and contact information for its Communications team.

The Make-A-Wish media kit includes background information, history and accomplishments, as well as creative assets, banners and badges.

The page lists job openings with additional details for each position.

Wishmakers at Work is the Make-A-Wish workplace giving program that enables employees to plan and coordinate fundraising programs to help grant wishes.

Senior EVP, Chief Social Responsibility Officer and President, U.S. Bank Foundation

The company has corporate and organizational leadership through its Board of Directors.

Governing Board Chair, Governance & Compensation Committee, Mission Committee, Advancement Committee

Make-A-Wish says donor support enables it to grant 10 wishes each day.

Make-A-Wish America manages contributions from individual donors, corporations and other organizations, and supports local chapters with resources, programs, referrals, policies and guidelines.

Volunteers, donors and supporters advance Make-A-Wish’s vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness. In the U.S. and its territories, a wish is granted every 33 minutes.

The company says donations help children with critical illnesses find strength to fight their illnesses, bring families closer together and unite communities.

The page says 100% of net proceeds from purchases are donated to Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of America and its affiliated chapters describe how they collect, use and share personal information and explain website visitors’ choices about its use.