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The People Who Make Wishes Possible

“ The wish gets the whole family involved. ”
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Volunteer Laura Shaw

Paying it Forward: Volunteer Laura Shaw

Dorothy Laiti

Volunteer Dorothy goes the extra mile for Alaskan wish kids

Wish-granting volunteer Paul Mader.

Wish-Granting Volunteer Paul Mader and the “Positive Power of Giving”

Volunteer Kelly Harvill

Long-time volunteer loves creating smiles

Kalyn

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From wish kid to wish granter.

From Wish Kid to Wish Granter

Volunteering has changed Peter's life.

Peter Geoghegan’s life goals changed through wish granting

Volunteer Sheri with wish kid Anthony.

Sheri grants life-changing wishes, and finds inspiration for her own life

Wishes run in the family for intern Keely.

Make-A-Wish® Runs in the Family

Volunteer Amanda Bowens

All in the family: Mother-daughter duo team-up to make wishes come true

Volunteer Nancy Foster Mills.

Nancy: A Wish-Granting Hero with Many Little Heroes

Wish-granting volunteer Aaren MacKenzie.

Wish Granting in the Night: Volunteer Aaren MacKenzie

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News & Updates

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April 07, 2017

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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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