Make-A-Wish Greater PA and WV

Did you know that creating a will can change a wish kid's life? ✨

This is the last day of Make-A-Will Month, and our partnership with FreeWill makes it easier than ever to leave a legacy of hope. By creating your will through FreeWill, you can ensure your loved ones are taken care of while also supporting the magic of Make-A-Wish. 💖

How it works:

Create a legally valid will in minutes for free. ✍
Choose to include Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia as a beneficiary. 💙
Your gift will help grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. 🤩

It's a simple way to make a big difference. Visit https://wish.org/greaterpawv/makeawill to be the spark of hope for wish kids today! 💫

📣 📣 Attention Students! 📣📣 Are you passionate about giving back and making a difference for other children in your community? Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia invites you to be a game-changer for wish kids through our Youth Leadership Council program.

By joining our Youth Leadership Council, you'll learn skills in philanthropy, public speaking, marketing and much more- all while encouraging others to give back and create relationships that last well beyond the classroom.

Your membership also entitles you to volunteer hours and an official certificate of completion. Apply now and secure your spot before October 14 at

YLC Application Form 2024 2024 - 2025 Youth Leadership Council Application Thank you for your interest in Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia's Youth Leadership Council! This is a volunteer group of high school students from across the state who work to spread awareness and fundraise for Make-A-Wish to help ...

📣 Attention golfers! Help our friends at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. sell out their September golf outing. Details below ⬇️

Are you ready to PAR-TEE?! 🏌️

Join us for our second annual Charity Golf Outing on September 16 at Montour Heights Country Club in Coraopolis, PA. Come prepared for a day of fierce competition 😉 as we raise funds and awareness for Make-A-Wish Greater PA and WV.

We only have five (5) foursome slots remaining before we are sold out! Help us fill our roster and CRUSH our fundraising goal!

🔗 HURRY! Learn more and register no later than September 3: https://hubs.li/Q02N0_Xv0

👻SPOOKY ALERT 👻

Tickets for the 12th Annual Boo & Brew Bash are officially here! 😱

Grab your best ghouls and goblins for an evening of fang-tastic cocktails, brews and a hauntingly good time while touring some of Downtown Pittsburgh's best bars on Saturday, October 26, from 6 to 11 p.m. 🎃

Get your tickets today at https://wish.org/greaterpawv/boo&brew

Did someone say cupcakes? 😋😋💙💙

It’s only right that a cupcake queen eats a cupcake for breakfast! 🙌🏼

We are celebrating 10 sweet years for one final day of the . Join us in Valley Park, WV from 11am-8pm. 🧁

We have a full schedule of events. Check the comments! 👀👇🏼

🔗WV Cupcake Festival - Celebrating 10 Sweet Years

Entry to the festival is FREE, we do accept donations for Make-A-Wish Greater PA and WV. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish. ⭐️

Check out this Back To School Fit! 🚌🎒✏️

Wish kid Scout’s mom sent us this adorable photo from her first day of school. From toe to bow, she’s ready to go!

🚨Wish Kids🚨 Drop your back-to-school pictures below and show us your academic attire! 📸⬇️ ✨

Today is the last day to shop with Kendra Scott and help grant wishes!

When you shop online using promo code GIVEBACK-GZMMF, 20% of your purchase will support local wishes. When you enter the code, the words "shop for Good" will appear in red under each item in your cart.

Shine bright and do good at https://www.kendrascott.com

Declan is just starting his wish journey, and we think it's safe to say he's pretty excited about it! 🤩

Learn more about how you can refer a child in need of a wish-come-true at wish.org/refer-a-child. 🔗

The clock is ticking on Erie Gives! ⏰

With just a small donation, you can bring immeasurable joy to a child facing a critical illness. Together, we can create unforgettable memories. Give before midnight at https://wish.org/greaterpawv/eriegives.

Time to makes wishes come true! ✨

Today is Erie Gives! Every dollar counts in granting the wishes of brave kids living with critical illnesses. Show your community spirit and support Make-A-Wish®️ Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Don't miss this chance to bring hope and joy to a child's life. Give now at wish.org/greaterpawv/eriegives.

Every child deserves a moment of pure magic. ✨

Erie Gives is your chance to grant that wish. Give to Make-A-Wish®️ Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia from midnight to midnight on August 13 and help bring joy to local children living with critical illnesses: wish.org/greaterpawv/eriegives.

Your donation can transform a life. 💙

Did you know that creating a will can change a wish kid's life? ✨

This August, we're celebrating Make-A-Will Month and partnering with FreeWill to make it easier than ever to leave a legacy of hope. By creating your will through FreeWill, you can ensure your loved ones are taken care of while also supporting the magic of Make-A-Wish. 💖

How it works:

Create a legally valid will in minutes for free. ✍
Choose to include Make-A-Wish®️ Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia as a beneficiary. 💙
Your gift will help grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. 🤩

It's a simple way to make a big difference. Visit https://wish.org/greaterpawv/makeawill to be the spark of hope for wish kids today! 💫

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Shine bright, do good! ✨

Bring out your inner sparkle at the Kendra Scott Gives Back Event benefiting Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia on Sunday, August 18 from 2-4 p.m. at the Kendra Scott Lehigh Valley Mall (Whitehall, PA). 💫

See above for details on how you can attend and support local wish kids! ☝

Lemonade for wishes! 🍋

Learn more about how you can give back for Pittsburgh wish kids with 412 Gives Back below! 👇

Mark your calendars! Erie Gives is back for its 14th year on August 13. 💪

Right now, 26 local children are waiting for their wish to come true. You can be the spark of hope they desperately need. ✨

Visit eriegives.org to learn more about how YOU can make a difference! 🤩

Shape your future, grant a wish. ✨

August is National Make-A-Will Month! Create your will for FREE with FreeWill and leave a legacy of hope for children with critical illnesses. Your generosity can make a world of difference. 🌎

Learn more at https://wish.org/greaterpawv/makeawill.

It's CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK! 🏆

Join us on August 3rd starting at 8 a.m. for the final showdown at the Moms for Make-A-Wish®️ Softball Tournament at Schuylkill Haven Island Park! Watch as the best teams battle it out for the title, concluding with the final championship games at 6:30 p.m.

Spectators can also enjoy a break at 2 p.m. for the chance to win incredible raffle prizes and the long-awaited Homerun Derby. ⚾

Let's fill the stands and cheer on these amazing athletes while supporting local kids in need of a wish-come-true! ✨

Don't miss the Co-Ed Heroes Game TOMORROW, July 26, at 6 p.m. at the Moms for Make-A-Wish®️ Softball Tournament! ⚾️💪

Watch Schuylkill County first responders take the field at Schuylkill Haven Island Park to support Make-A-Wish®️ Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It's going to be a home run! 🏆

Continue to help us make a BIG difference with Big Lots! Through July 31, support Make-A-Wish by donating at the register in your local Big Lots store. Any amount helps, and you'll receive a $5 off coupon for your next purchase of $15 or more! Your donation makes dreams come true for kids like Francesca, who wished for a princess playroom. Big Lots made it happen with a stunning room makeover! Join us in spreading joy to wish kids all over the nation!

A huge thank you to ESPN and SportsCenter for helping grant 5 incredible wishes for yet another fantastic series. Their continuous support of Make-A-Wish America does not go unnoticed.

Did you join us this week? Tell us about your favorite moment! And in case you missed it, you can always revisit and catch up on all the action here: wish.org/mywish

National Lollipop Day is coming up on July 20th! 🍭

We’re excited to announce that our amazing partner IT'SUGAR will donate 100% of their lollipop sales* on this special day to support our mission. Each lollipop you buy helps us bring joy and grant wishes to children with critical illnesses. You can help make this the sweetest day ever! 💖

*Sales do not include branded lollipops ex: Blow Pop, Tootsie Pop

The 33rd Annual Moms for Make-A-Wish®️ Softball Tournament is swinging into action on Friday, July 26 at Schuylkill Haven Island Park!

This event is your chance to:

- Cheer on local teams battling it out for the championship title!
- Enjoy a heartwarming opening ceremony with a Co-Ed Heroes Game. ‍‍‍
- Take a swing at winning awesome prizes in the raffle.
- Support a great cause – granting wishes for local children with critical illnesses.

Admission is FREE! Come out for a fun-filled weekend supporting a cause close to the heart.

Donate to your favorite team at https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=5597&team_id=47830.

Cheer on baseball enthusiast Gunnar as he strives against his respiratory disorder. He doesn't let anything extinguish his passion for baseball. Check out the moment his ultimate wish of meeting his hero, Freddie Freeman from the Los Angeles Dodgers, turns into reality on SportsCenter's at the link below🧢⚾💫

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=09nq4GKBQXWwYSdW&v=51W0yt4XO_Q&feature=youtu.be

Don't miss the 10th Annual Practice Makes Perfect Co****le Tournament! ️ This Saturday, July 20, head to Washington Township Recreational Park in Pine Grove, PA, for a day of fun supporting Make-A-Wish®️!

What to expect:

Exciting co****le games (all ages & skill levels!)
Registration 10 a.m. -10:45 a.m. - $25 /team
Delicious food & refreshments
$500 Cash Prize for the 1st Place Team

Join the Schuylkill County community in cheering on the teams and supporting a great cause. Learn more at wish.org/greaterpawv/10th-annual-practice-makes-perfect-make-wish-tournament.

Gunnar, a young South Carolina baseball player, faces a daily battle with a respiratory disorder. But this warrior never lets his condition dim his spirit or his passion for his favorite sport – baseball. He faces his treatments with the same fire he brings to the baseball field. His wish? To meet his hero, Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tomorrow, at 7am EST on SportsCenter, witness as his wish comes true on ESPN’s .

Yisroel’s story of strength and his wish to hang out with the unparalleled Tua Tagovailoa is one you need to see! 🙌

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnGypOdzuwQ

Join us in rooting for Yisroel, our hero on and off the field! He's facing his health challenges head on and living his dream with Tua Tagovailoa for a day. It's all about hope, determination and football. Follow his remarkable journey on ESPN’s series on SportsCenter tomorrow. Go Yisroel, go! 🐬🏈

There are few rivalries as famous as Duke Men's Basketball Blue Devils and the UNC Tar Heels. What is even better is that Bradee’s wish to see the rivals play against one another was granted! Make sure you watch this West Virginia kid's inspiring story on ESPN’s : youtube.com/watch?v=fFL3RczIY-E.