How are wish-granting costs covered?
We receive many generous donations from individuals, corporations and other foundations. In fact, we receive no government funding and 100 percent of our revenue comes from generous donors in our communities. To defray cash expenses, we also accept donated goods and services. On behalf of the wish children, any goods used for a wish, such as computers or toys, must be new or of new quality. Click here to learn how you can help support the Foundation. What do children wish for? Wishes reflect a child’s heartfelt desire, and can range from something grand and complex to something simple and basic. Often, a wish is limited only by the child’s imagination and physical ability to participate in the wish. Most wish requests fall into four categories: I wish to go: Some Make-A-Wish kids wish to travel to a favorite theme park, while others wish to visit an exotic beach, go on a cruise, or attend a major sporting event. I wish to be: Children search the depths of their imagination when they wi
