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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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Jan 22, 2016

Bella wished to go to the happiest place on earth.

Eastern Washington Residents Make Wishes Take Flight!

With the support of KHQ, KNDO and KNDU viewers, more than 3 million miles were raised to grant Eastern Washington wishes!

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Jan 22, 2016

Eastern Washington Residents Make Wishes Take Flight!

Bella wished to go to the happiest place on earth.

With the support of KHQ, KNDO and KNDU viewers, more than 3 million miles were raised to grant Eastern Washington wishes!

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Jan 06, 2016

The Hafling Building

The Anchorage office has moved!

The first week of January, we moved the Anchorage office to our new and improved downtown location.

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Jan 06, 2016

The Anchorage office has moved!

The Hafling Building

The first week of January, we moved the Anchorage office to our new and improved downtown location.

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Nov 04, 2015

You can watch Monty's wish unfold

Your gift can make a world of difference

When the mail comes, wish kid Monty races to the door. He hopes there's a package for him from his wish-granting volunteers and not a box of coffee for his mom. His mom needs coffee since her day starts at 4 a.m. to care for him.

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Nov 04, 2015

Your gift can make a world of difference

You can watch Monty's wish unfold

When the mail comes, wish kid Monty races to the door. He hopes there's a package for him from his wish-granting volunteers and not a box of coffee for his mom. His mom needs coffee since her day starts at 4 a.m. to care for him.

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Sep 14, 2015

Wish heroes Jonathan and Violet.

Heroes Unite at 7th Annual Walk For Wishes®

Despite the rain, heroes came out in full force to raise funds for the 400 local children currently waiting for a wish.

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Sep 14, 2015

Heroes Unite at 7th Annual Walk For Wishes®

Wish heroes Jonathan and Violet.

Despite the rain, heroes came out in full force to raise funds for the 400 local children currently waiting for a wish.

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Aug 06, 2015

Ellis takes callers' miles at the Wishes in Flight mileage drive.

More than 6.5 million miles raised for local wishes!

Thank you for giving wishes wings during the Wishes in Flight® mileage drive with KOMO News!

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Aug 06, 2015

More than 6.5 million miles raised for local wishes!

Ellis takes callers' miles at the Wishes in Flight mileage drive.

Thank you for giving wishes wings during the Wishes in Flight® mileage drive with KOMO News!

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In the News & Blogs

Hunter wished to have a puppy.

King5.com

Make-A-Wish surprises Maple Valley boy with puppy

June 20, 2017

Isabell was honored at Fred Meyer's Jewelers in Fairbanks.

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Local teen gets special jewelry experience though Make-A-Wish

June 20, 2017

Audrey receives a green apron from CEO Kevin Johnson during her tour of Starbucks.

Starbucks.com

Make-A-Wish, Starbucks make poignant moment of connection possible for teen

June 14, 2017

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Latest Status Update

  • “Having a wish granted is like a bright spot in the middle of a dark storm. It is the highlight of our life,” said wish kid Makenna. This brave teenager has a rare, life-threatening connective disorder and has endured 15 surgeries in her 14 years. That doesn’t stop her from encouraging YOU to help make wishes come true. Help kids like Makenna today!

News Releases

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Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington Announces New Hire

June 23, 2017

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Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington Grants Michael’s Wish Thanks to $1.25 Million Donation from Bristol-Myers Squibb

June 20, 2017

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Make-A-Wish teams up with Jewelers for Children to grant local child’s wish for an art room

June 15, 2017

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New Wish Stories

Jack wished to have his truck restored.

Jack is waiting for his wish—Can we count on you to help grant it?

Audrey meets wish kid Audrey to help plan her wish!

Long-time volunteer finds new ways to keep giving

Volunteers Ken Kieffer and Sue Genzale

Volunteer gives in many ways

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News & Updates

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Fraud Alert: Phone Solicitations

April 07, 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

March 05, 2017

Madelyn wished to go to her favorite theme park.

Eastern Washington Residents Make Wishes Take Flight!

January 27, 2017

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Upcoming Events

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Make Wishes Soar! Tune in to KOMO 4 News on August 3 for Wishes in Flight!

August 03, 2017

Kids for Wish Kids®

Online Volunteer Training

August 10, 2017

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Wine and Dine for Wishes

September 12, 2017

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