Make-A-Wish Georgia

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. #MakeAWishGA Now more than ever, hope is essential.

Since its founding in 1995, Make-A-Wish Georgia has granted over 8,000 wishes to children facing critical illnesses in our community. Wishes bring hope to local wish kids and their families at a time they need it the most.

08/16/2024

What an incredible night! Huge thanks to Amazon MGM Studios for inviting us to the Atlanta screening of John Cena’s new movie ‘Jackpot.’ 🏆🎬

The evening took a magical turn when the legendary John Cena himself surprised us by presenting a generous check from Amazon for $25,000! 🎁💖 This amazing gift will go a long way in making dreams come true for critically ill kids right here in Georgia.

We’re beyond grateful for this unforgettable experience and for the support that helps us continue our mission. Thank you to everyone who made this night so special! 🙌🌟

Photos from Make-A-Wish Georgia's post 08/09/2024

🎣✨ Logan’s dream of fishing in Alaska has come true!

A huge shoutout to Classic Subaru of Atlanta for throwing an unforgettable send-off celebration, making Logan’s journey even more special. Your support and generosity made this dream a reality! 🙌💙

📷: Subaru pictures courtesy of William Petitjean

Photos from Make-A-Wish Georgia's post 08/08/2024

Wish kids 🤝 pasta parties

Cameron’s wish to swim with pigs in the Bahamas was recently granted! Thank you to for hosting his wish celebration when he returned! 💙

Don’t forget to grab a bite to eat at Maggiano’s before August 22nd to support wishes! The ‘Eat-A-Dish’ partnership is a delicious way to bring wishes to life 🍝

07/25/2024

✨Tell us what your Wish would be in the comments✨

Want to help grant wishes? Click here: https://tr.ee/a4r1-wsTgH

Do you know someone who qualifies for a wish? Visit our website to send a referral 💌🌟

🎵- Please Please Please (instrumental) @/sabrinacarpenter *MAWGA does not own any rights to this song*

Photos from Make-A-Wish Georgia's post 07/12/2024

Attention Atlanta pizza lovers! 🍕Join us tomorrow at Mellow Mushroom Dunwoody from 11-2 to support wishes!

Make sure to mention us to your server ⭐️ More info below:

07/11/2024

We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with Orange Theory Fitness! 💪

Are you a member who wants to support wishes? 👀

Reply to this post or tag someone you know who’s an OTF member to learn more about how you can get involved! ⭐️

06/25/2024

More than 800 Georgia wish kids are waiting for their wishes to be granted – YOU have the power to make their wishes come true.

Summer should be a time of joy for children – but wish kids often miss out due to their illness, creating a dark chapter during a time that should be filled with sunshine and memories.

A wish can change everything for these children – giving them the strength and hope they need to persevere in their fight against critical illness.

Click the link: https://bit.ly/3VAiF7i to support Georgia wishes now and make this Summer unforgettable for Georgia wish kids!

06/20/2024

We love having partners who go above and beyond for our wish kids! ⭐️

Ryland and Jaxten both wished for golf carts, and E-Z-GO made it happen! Thank you for bringing wishes to life 💙

Photos from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's post 06/18/2024
Photos from Make-A-Wish Georgia's post 06/04/2024

Life is Better at the Ballpark, with Charlie⚾️

Charlie was diagnosed with Leukemia in kindergarten and has ways wanted be a pro baseball player. He has recently become cancer free! His wish was granted May 29th and he was given behind-the-scenes access to the Atlanta Braves stadium. Charlie visited the Braves clubhouse, played catch with players, was given a custom jersey, and even threw the first pitch!

✨Special Thanks to the Atlanta Braves for helping us make this wish come true!✨

Fanatics is the official sports partner of Make-A-Wish and provides game day swag to wishes! Thank you for all that you do!💛

Photos from Make-A-Wish Georgia's post 05/29/2024

Arya’s wish to be a police officer was incredible! 🚨

Special thanks to Cobb County Police, Cobb County Fire, Public Safety, the Commissioners, and all Cobb County Staff and Partners who rolled out the red carpet for Arya’s special day!

But there’s more 👀 Cobb County Government is hosting a 5K Benefitting Make-A-Wish GA on October 5th, 2024 in Marietta, Georgia. 🏃💨

Register now to help support more Georgia wishes like Arya’s 💙 https://tr.ee/OQbN6grRsP

05/23/2024

We’ve come a long way with the help of our amazing Georgia wish community - we’re on track to grant over 500 wishes this year alone ⭐️

Happy 29th Birthday, Make-A-Wish Georgia! 💙

05/22/2024

Did someone say Georgia peaches? 👀🍑

We are thrilled to partner with Pearson Farm on this limited edition peach box! A portion of every box purchased goes toward making Georgia wishes come true ⭐️

Now available for preorder 😋 https://tr.ee/KYhk2-LWX3

05/14/2024

Calling all Columbus adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts! We are celebrating 7 years of Trailblaze this Fall and want YOU to come be a part of all the trail magic! ✨🥾

Join us on Wednesday, May 22nd at Scofflaw Brewery in Columbus, GA to learn more about how you can lace up your boots, hit the trails and provide hope and strength to Georgia wish kids! 💙

Register here for this info session: https://tr.ee/uvA7eSkjgW or contact Rachel Hoch at [email protected]

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day! 🫶

Today, we want to shine a spotlight on two extraordinary individuals who embody the spirit of selflessness and compassion - Make-A-Wish Georgia volunteers Pam and her daughter, Courtney!

Together, they have generously devoted their time and energy to make dreams a reality for over 60 wish kids! Their commitment to spreading joy and hope inspires us all. 💙

Thank you to all of the amazing moms in our wish community who tirelessly support our mission. Your love and dedication makes all the difference in the lives of the children we serve!

05/08/2024

Nathaniel’s wish to visit Disney World and see Mickey recently came true … and how cute was his Paw Patrol themed send off party?! 🐾

Thank you good2grow for partnering with us to bring Georgia wishes like Nathaniel’s to life!

04/30/2024

The countdown to Walk for Wishes 2024 is on! 🔥 Only 11 days away - but who’s counting? 🏃🏃‍♀️

Haven’t registered yet? Save your spot now: https://tr.ee/8mbbj-EK0r

Last year’s Walk for Wishes raised over $360k for Georgia wishes! Think we can beat it this year? 👀

04/29/2024

It’s finally World Wish Day! We’ve been keeping a HUGE secret 👀

To celebrate the real magic of World Wish day, our team is excited to announce that we collaborated with Coca-Cola to continue the dream of one remarkably inspiring young woman - wish kid Lexie 💙💫

Thank you to our amazing partners at Coca-Cola for helping to spread Lexie’s message that beauty truly comes from within!🫶

Make-A-Wish Georgia Sending Child to Disney World 04/24/2024

Make-A-Wish Georgia Sending Child to Disney World Neighborhood Nonprofit: Make-A-Wish Georgia and Good2Grow Sending Child to Disney World

Photos from Make-A-Wish Georgia's post 04/24/2024

Sebastain, 5, and his family traveled to Disney World in November 2023 and Sebi got to experience the Disney magic after completing his cancer treatment! 🏰

His family said his wish, “brought our family closer together during a challenging time, providing us with strength, hope, and cherished moments that will be etched in our hearts forever.” 💙

Without our Wishmakers, we would never be able to bring moments like these to life for Georgia wish kids.

Volunteers - we rely on you and appreciate you more than you will ever know!

Photos from Make-A-Wish Georgia's post 04/23/2024

Wishes come true because of our WishMakers, including volunteers like Rosemarie! Thank you, volunteers - we couldn't do it without you 💙

For National Volunteer Week, share why you volunteer in the comments 👇 or tag us with your favorite wish memories!

04/22/2024

Wishes don’t come true by luck or chance. They come true because of WishMakers – especially our incredible volunteers! ⭐Happy National Volunteer Week!

As long as children face devastating critical illnesses, they’ll be counting on our volunteer WishMakers to create the hope and strength they need to fight.

Thank you, volunteers, for being a WishMaker and making wishes come true!

04/15/2024

Attention Adventurers! 🥾

Join us for our April Trailblaze info sessions on Saturday, April 20th at REI Atlanta, or Wednesday, April 24th at Mutation Brewery to learn more about this awesome event!

Come discover how you can hike with a purpose and transform the lives of our Georgia wish kids ⭐️

Are you up for the challenge? Register here: http://trailblazega.org/

04/10/2024

Joshua, your wish is coming true!!! ⭐️

Thank you to everyone involved in this special surprise, this is what it’s all about! 💙

Photos from Make-A-Wish Georgia's post 04/09/2024

Our 20th annual Walk For Wishes is just over a month away! 👟

If you want to explore Truist Park and support wishes during a special 5k, this event is for you! Registration is open now ⭐️ https://tr.ee/8mbbj-EK0r

04/06/2024

Enmarket has raised $1million in the last five years for Make-A-Wish Georgia and the ! 🎉

We are so proud to partner with such an amazing organization that is committed to making wishes come true and investing in their community. 💙⭐️

Here’s to many more years of golfing for wishes! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️

04/05/2024

✨This month we’re dedicated to making magic happen!

Did you know April is World Wish Month? To celebrate the anniversary of Make-A-Wish’s founding, we are recognizing the people who make our organization so special - our WishMakers! 🥳 Thanks to your support and tireless efforts, we are able to make huge differences in the lives of children year after year like Parker.

Parker dreamed of visiting Hawaii while he finished treatment and thanks to WishMakers his wish came true!

So here’s to you, and granting more wishes like Parker’s! 🥂

Photos from Make-A-Wish Georgia's post 03/04/2024

From wish to touchdown! We were thrilled to fulfill Jacob’s wish to attend the Superbowl last month 🏈🌟
 
Jacob and some fellow wish kids had the incredible opportunity to go on a shopping spree at , have early access to the game along with a stadium tour, attend the NFL Honors wearing suits donated by , and meet some of the game’s biggest stars ✨🤵‍♂️✨
 
Thanks so much to the official Make-A-Wish sports partner, !
 

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Our Story

Since 1995, Make-A-Wish Georgia has been granting the wishes of local children facing critical illnesses. More than 20 years later, nearly 8,000 lives have experienced the impact of a life-changing wish. Make-A-Wish Georgia is a movement, powered by you, to renew families and communities disrupted by serious childhood illness. We all have the power to make wishes come true. To learn how you can become a part of the story, visit www.georgia.wish.org.

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What an incredible night! Huge thanks to Amazon MGM Studios   for inviting us to the Atlanta screening of John Cena’s ne...
✨Tell us what your Wish would be in the comments✨Want to help grant wishes? Click here: https://tr.ee/a4r1-wsTgHDo you k...
More than 800 Georgia wish kids are waiting for their wishes to be granted – YOU have the power to make their wishes com...

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