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Mar 12, 2018

Wish recipient Aiden receives a high five on stage as his wish art sells for a record-breaking total.

Thank you! Wish Night raises $1.85 million for local wishes

Thanks to the generous support of our community, $1.85 million was raised to help grant wishes to children in Alaska and Washington throughout this year.

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Mar 12, 2018

Thank you! Wish Night raises $1.85 million for local wishes

Wish recipient Aiden receives a high five on stage as his wish art sells for a record-breaking total.

Thanks to the generous support of our community, $1.85 million was raised to help grant wishes to children in Alaska and Washington throughout this year.

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Feb 22, 2018

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington co-founder, Bob Cleaveland

Paying tribute to local Make-A-Wish chapter co-founder Bob Cleaveland

Make-A-Wish is forever grateful to Bob for his leadership, vision, passion and commitment to laying the foundation for the organization we have become today.

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Feb 22, 2018

Paying tribute to local Make-A-Wish chapter co-founder Bob Cleaveland

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington co-founder, Bob Cleaveland

Make-A-Wish is forever grateful to Bob for his leadership, vision, passion and commitment to laying the foundation for the organization we have become today.

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Oct 16, 2017

Wishtoberfest 2017

Cheers to you!

Event-goers enjoyed a night out AND raised more than $181,000 to grant wishes for local kids with critical illnesses.

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Oct 16, 2017

Cheers to you!

Wishtoberfest 2017

Event-goers enjoyed a night out AND raised more than $181,000 to grant wishes for local kids with critical illnesses.

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Sep 19, 2017

Wish recipient Malia looks on as her mom shares the power of a wish.

Wine & Dine For Wishes supporters raise $44,000 in Eastern Washington

Together, our community is working to grant a wish for every eligible local child.

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Sep 19, 2017

Wine & Dine For Wishes supporters raise $44,000 in Eastern Washington

Wish recipient Malia looks on as her mom shares the power of a wish.

Together, our community is working to grant a wish for every eligible local child.

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Aug 03, 2017

Grace wished to go to LEGOLAND.

You hold the ticket to a child's wish!

Thanks to generous donations from viewers like you, we raised more than 7.4 million miles to grant wishes to local kids like Grace.

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Aug 03, 2017

You hold the ticket to a child's wish!

Grace wished to go to LEGOLAND.

Thanks to generous donations from viewers like you, we raised more than 7.4 million miles to grant wishes to local kids like Grace.

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Apr 07, 2017

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Fraud Alert: Phone Solicitations

Please know that Make-A-Wish does not participate in cold call telemarketing solicitations.

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Apr 07, 2017

Fraud Alert: Phone Solicitations

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Please know that Make-A-Wish does not participate in cold call telemarketing solicitations.

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Mar 05, 2017

Wish kids Alexis, Makenna and Logan were on hand to celebrate Wishing it Forward.

Thank you! Wish Night raises more than $2 million for local wishes

For the children, families and our community, your support makes all the difference.

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Mar 05, 2017

Thank you! Wish Night raises more than $2 million for local wishes

Wish kids Alexis, Makenna and Logan were on hand to celebrate Wishing it Forward.

For the children, families and our community, your support makes all the difference.

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Jan 27, 2017

Madelyn wished to go to her favorite theme park.

Eastern Washington Residents Make Wishes Take Flight!

With the support of KHQ, KNDO and KNDU viewers, nearly 2 million miles were raised to grant Eastern Washington wishes!

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Jan 27, 2017

Eastern Washington Residents Make Wishes Take Flight!

Madelyn wished to go to her favorite theme park.

With the support of KHQ, KNDO and KNDU viewers, nearly 2 million miles were raised to grant Eastern Washington wishes!

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Aug 04, 2016

Thanks to you, Savannah visited New York City!

You hold the ticket to a child's wish!®

Thank you for giving wishes wings during the Wishes In Flight® mileage drive with KOMO News on August 4!

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Aug 04, 2016

You hold the ticket to a child's wish!®

Thanks to you, Savannah visited New York City!

Thank you for giving wishes wings during the Wishes In Flight® mileage drive with KOMO News on August 4!

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Mar 14, 2016

Wish kid Ianna finds out her wish is coming true.

Thank you! Wish Night raises $2 million for local wishes

For the children, families and our community, your support makes all the difference.

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Mar 14, 2016

Thank you! Wish Night raises $2 million for local wishes

Wish kid Ianna finds out her wish is coming true.

For the children, families and our community, your support makes all the difference.

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In the News & Blogs

John drums during the firing commands for the colonial and British reenactors.

The MetroWest News Daily

At Concord’s North Bridge, a child’s dream comes true

April 16, 2018

Jayla had a fun-filled day at Funko.

Everett Herald

Funko opens its doors to Make-A-Wish Recipient

April 02, 2018

9-year-old Makoa will be the first to round the bases at the Mariners 2018 season opener.

KING5.com

Meet Makoa: 9-year-old to run bases at Mariners' Opener

March 28, 2018

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Latest Status Update

  • We are constantly in awe of our wish kids and their courage. Wish-granting volunteer, Lisa, says, “Markella takes you into a world of wonder and grace.” Do you want to become a volunteer and help make wishes come true for kids like Markella? http://akwa.wish.org/ways-to-help/volunteering

News Releases

Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish® Alaska and Washington Announces Tim Gould as Vice President of Finance and Operations

April 09, 2018

Make-A-Wish® Alaska and Washington Announces New Staff

October 23, 2017

Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington Announces New Hire

June 23, 2017

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New Wish Stories

Markella wished to see rainbow eucalyptus trees in Hawaii.

Some Wishes Grow on Rainbow Trees

Wish recipient Erik with wish dad Jeremy.

Wishing it forward: What it means to give back after my son received a wish

Makoa wished to go to Universal Studios.

Baseball helps local boy fight through cancer

Read more wish stories

News & Updates

Wish recipient Aiden receives a high five on stage as his wish art sells for a record-breaking total.

Thank you! Wish Night raises $1.85 million for local wishes

March 12, 2018

Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington co-founder, Bob Cleaveland

Paying tribute to local Make-A-Wish chapter co-founder Bob Cleaveland

February 22, 2018

Wishtoberfest 2017

Cheers to you!

October 16, 2017

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Upcoming Events

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Online Volunteer Training

April 26, 2018

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You Can Make Wishes Possible When You GiveBIG!

May 09, 2018

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Online Volunteer Training

May 16, 2018

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Become a volunteer!

Work directly with wish children to grant their wishes. We are especially in need of volunteers in Anchorage, Longview, Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, Wenatchee and Yakima.

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