Make-A-Wish International

Every child deserves to receive gifts and toys, especially those who are living with a critical illness 🎁 In fact, over half of our wish children choose ‘to have’ something as their wish across Make-A-Wish International Affiliates and territories. Toys can have the power to give a child like Lesli a sense of normalcy while going through hospital treatments. You can give childhood back this holiday season by becoming a donor today https://ow.ly/rR8G50Umv5h

Today marks #InternationalVolunteerDay, and at Make-A-Wish we are incredibly lucky to have 27,000 of dedicated volunteers across the world. From volunteering at fundraising events, to helping source balloons for a princess party or furniture for a bedroom makeover, they give their all to bring joy to our wish children. Creating the magic of a wish is no easy task and we could never do it without our cherished volunteers. Consider becoming a volunteer with your local Make-A-Wish Affiliate or donate to us at Make-A-Wish International so we can reach more potential volunteers 💙 https://lnkd.in/e7u5riqV

Be a part of a global movement of generosity this #GivingTuesday 🌏💙 https://lnkd.in/esY2-tUZ Today, we are asking you to help give childhood back to children who are living with critical illnesses like Jasper, who was diagnosed with leukemia. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, life can become hospital visits and pain, but a wish has the power to restore hope and joy. This holiday season, more than 200,000 children across Make-A-Wish International affiliates and territories will be diagnosed with a critical illness, and may be eligible for a wish.* Help us grant wishes to more of those children by donating today, on Giving Tuesday 🌟 *Make-A-Wish International Prevalence and Incidence Research

Make-A-Wish® France raised an amazing €238,000 for children living with critical illness during their Gala hosted at BNF Richelieu last week 🙌 With thanks to generous partners and donors, Make-A-Wish France shows us just how impactful Gala events can be. Now, many more children can have their wish granted 💙

On the biggest shopping day of the year, we want to remind you that the holiday season isn't just a time for people to consume. In fact, over a quarter of charitable giving happens in December,* showing us that giving back is still an important part of people’s traditions during the holidays. #BlackFriday #CharitableDonations #CorporateGiving *2024 M+R Benchmarks Study

Happy Thanksgiving! 💙🧡 https://ow.ly/ccwy50UhrpX As we celebrate, we're acknowledging our blessings and the support of kind-hearted individuals like you. The generosity of our followers brings hope and joy to children with critical illnesses, turning their dreams into reality. Together, we can uplift the spirit of children facing critical illness around the world 🌏

Something many children are wishing for around this time of year: Snow! ❄️ Despite living with a blood disorder, Mohamed approaches life with boundless enthusiasm and a love for adventure. When asked what his wish was, Mohamed responded without hesitation. "I want to go to Bosnia and see snow. I've always dreamed of building a snowman and having a snowball fight with my family." Make-A-Wish Foundation®UAE flew Mohemed and his family to Bosnia, where everywhere they looked, there was a blanket of pure white snow stretching out as far as the eye could see. Mohamed and his family spent hours building snowmen, sledding down hills, and having epic snowball fights. ☃️ Creating happy memories with family is essential for children living with critical illnesses. Unwrap the power of a wish this holiday season by becoming a monthly donor https://ow.ly/pZfx50Ugy1V

With #GivingTuesday coming up next week, we wanted to re-share this brilliant employee engagement activity from our partner, Robert Half, as inspiration for how companies can give back this holiday season 🎁 For more information, on how companies can support Make-A-Wish International this holiday season, don't hesitate to reach out to us at corporatealliances@worldwish.org

This #WorldChildrensDay, we're focusing on the theme "Listen to the Future". Truly listening to a wish child and understanding them is at the core of our wish granting. For Sydney, a 5-year-old who is recovering from leukemia, we found that animals are what bring him most joy. Our Make-A-Wish Deutschland gGmbH volunteers created a unique day for Sydney. By working with a local zoo, they invited him to help the animals and get a behind-the-scenes experience. Today, you can help us listen to the future for World Children’s Day. Your support will allow more children with critical illnesses to unwrap the power of a wish and see their future in a joyful, magical light. https://ow.ly/ewoV50Ua7aL

So, what is Giving Tuesday? And why should your company participate? Giving Tuesday, on 3rd December 2024, is a global movement encouraging companies and individuals to give back through donations and community initiatives. It’s an opportunity for your company to enhance social impact, engage employees, and make a difference in local communities worldwide. Companies can take part by matching every hour of employees' wellness activities with a donation to Make-A-Wish, turning wellness into impactful giving. Find out more by reaching out to us at corporatealliances@worldwish.org