Make-A-Wish Georgia

Make-A-Wish Georgia Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. 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.

This week's Wish Wednesday is extra special, because it features not one, but two wish kids from the same family. 💙⁠⁠Our...
09/02/2026

This week's Wish Wednesday is extra special, because it features not one, but two wish kids from the same family. 💙⁠
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Our friends at 11Alive are sharing a new wish kid story every week, and this week they're featuring sisters Eloise and Edith, two Georgia girls who both live with heart conditions and both received wishes of their own.⁠
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Last year, 11-year-old Eloise wished to visit Paris. She and her family explored the City of Lights, climbed the Eiffel Tower, and even learned to make macarons. This summer, it was her younger sister's turn. Ten-year-old Edith wished to visit the Bahamas, where she spent her wish day at Atlantis enjoying beaches, waterslides, dolphins, and the highlight of it all: swimming with the famous pigs. 🐷🌊⁠
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Two sisters. Two wishes. Two unforgettable stories.⁠
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For this family, each wish created space for joy, discovery, and togetherness, and memories they will carry for a lifetime. ✨⁠
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Click the link below to watch all of our Wish Wednesday features on 11Alive! 💙

www.11alive.com/wish-wednesday

This week's Wish Wednesday is a celebration worth ringing in. 💙⁠⁠Our friends at 11Alive are sharing a new wish kid story...
08/26/2026

This week's Wish Wednesday is a celebration worth ringing in. 💙⁠
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Our friends at 11Alive are sharing a new wish kid story every week, and this week they're featuring 17-year-old Markus, who faced cancer with incredible courage and came out the other side cancer free.⁠
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When Markus learned he was being granted a wish, he knew exactly what he wanted: a bell ringing celebration to thank everyone who had carried him through his journey. He arrived by limo to a blue carpet welcome, and the day was filled with barbecue, karaoke, heartfelt speeches from his mom and grandmother, and a 360 camera capturing every joyful moment.⁠
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Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for. Surrounded by family, friends, coaches, and teammates, each with their own bell in hand, Markus rang his bell as a symbol of strength, gratitude, and a brand new chapter. ✨⁠
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Markus's wish is a beautiful reminder that a wish can do more than grant a dream. It can create space to celebrate healing, honor community, and look forward with hope.⁠
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Click the link belowto watch all of our Wish Wednesday features on 11Alive! 🔔💙

www.11alive.com/wish-wednesday

This week’s Wish Wednesday is all about a little girl who loves Barbie, big adventures, and being completely herself. 🎀O...
08/19/2026

This week’s Wish Wednesday is all about a little girl who loves Barbie, big adventures, and being completely herself. 🎀

Our friends at 11Alive are sharing a new wish kid story every week, and this week they’re featuring 6-year-old Isla, who battled cancer with the kind of spirit that lit up every room she walked into and is now in remission.

During her treatment, Isla held onto one wish: a Barbie-themed space designed just for her. And last week, that wish came true. Her new room features a climbing wall, foam pit, playhouse, monkey bars, and a custom desk where she can create, imagine, and play to her heart’s content.

The space was brought to life in partnership with Sunshine on a Ranney Day, an Atlanta-area nonprofit that designs inspirational spaces for children with special needs and long-term illnesses at no cost to families. 💙

More than a beautiful room, Isla’s wish gave her a place built around who she is: creative, curious, active, and full of life.
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Click the link below to watch all of our Wish Wednesday features on 11Alive! 🌟

https://www.11alive.com/section/wish-wednesday

This week's Wish Wednesday is one for the history books. 💙Our friends at 11Alive are sharing a new wish kid story every ...
08/12/2026

This week's Wish Wednesday is one for the history books. 💙

Our friends at 11Alive are sharing a new wish kid story every week, and this week they're featuring 14-year-old Jonah, who has been battling cancer with incredible strength and a deep fascination with one thing: the Roman Empire.

So, when Jonah learned that he was being granted a wish, he knew he wanted to go to Italy and experience the history he had spent so much time imagining. Before departing, he was treated to a Roman Empire-themed send-off hosted by our partners at Classic Subaru of Atlanta, complete with a pizza oven and a gelato cart. Then, wish day arrived.

Jonah and his family explored the Colosseum and the Vatican in Rome, took part in a gladiator experience near the Colosseum, and finished their adventure in Venice with a gondola ride on a perfect spring day. ✨

For a kid who spent so many hard days holding onto a dream, this wish was about so much more than travel. It was wonder, discovery, and joy replacing the hard days with memories that will last a lifetime.

Click the link below to watch Jonah's full Wish Wednesday feature on 11Alive! 🏛💙

https://www.11alive.com/section/wish-wednesday

Last month, 82 Georgia children had their wishes granted. 💙From Disney adventures and Hawaiian getaways to celebrity mee...
08/10/2026

Last month, 82 Georgia children had their wishes granted. 💙

From Disney adventures and Hawaiian getaways to celebrity meet-ups, shopping sprees, and so much more, every wish was as unique as the child behind it.

Because of supporters like you, 82 children facing critical illnesses got to experience the hope, joy, and wonder that a wish can bring. That's what this is all about. ✨

Thank you to everyone who helps make these life-changing moments possible!

This week's Wish Wednesday is a back-to-school story worth celebrating! 💙⁠⁠Our friends at 11Alive are sharing a new wish...
08/07/2026

This week's Wish Wednesday is a back-to-school story worth celebrating! 💙⁠
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Our friends at 11Alive are sharing a new wish kid story every other week, and this week they're featuring 12-year-old Lindley, who received a life-changing liver transplant and wished for something every kid deserves: the confidence to walk into a new school year feeling ready with a back-to-school shopping spree.⁠
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Lindley kicked off her wish day in style with a limo ride to the Mall of Georgia, where she spent the day shopping at Target, American Eagle, Sephora, Claire's, Dick's Sporting Goods, and more. She even got a makeup lesson at Sephora and did her very own checkout at Target. From new clothes and school essentials to a bag of Sephora goodies, every moment was designed to make her feel celebrated and seen. ✨⁠
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We cannot wait to see her shine in 7th grade!⁠
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Click the link below to watch Lindley's full Wish Wednesday feature on 11Alive! 🎒

www.11alive.com/section/wish-wednesday

For the past decade, the Atlanta Young Professionals have helped Make-A-Wish Georgia bring hope, joy, and strength to ch...
08/06/2026

For the past decade, the Atlanta Young Professionals have helped Make-A-Wish Georgia bring hope, joy, and strength to children facing critical illnesses. Now it's time to celebrate 10 incredible years of impact, and we'd love for you to be part of it. 💙⁠
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Join us THIS weekend for an evening of connection, celebration, and fundraising on Saturday, August 8 at the Distillery of Modern Art for the ATL YPs Summer Event benefiting Make-A-Wish Georgia.⁠
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Whether you're a current or former YP member, a friend of Make-A-Wish, or simply looking for a meaningful night out, this event is for you. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Georgia, helping grant life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available, but time is running out!⁠
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Click the link below to grab your ticket today. ✨

https://onecau.se/_h5k9t1

A huge thank you to our friends at Peachy Airport Parking for their continued generosity toward our wish families! 💙For ...
08/03/2026

A huge thank you to our friends at Peachy Airport Parking for their continued generosity toward our wish families! 💙

For families like Miller's, the wish journey begins the moment they leave home. Miller's wish was to travel to Italy, and what an adventure it was: pasta-making classes, a gondola ride through Venice, and a visit to the Colosseum in Rome, just to name a few. Peachy Airport Parking helped make that journey a little smoother by donating free parking spots, so his family could focus on what matters most: the magic ahead.

We are so grateful for partners who show up for our kids and families in such a meaningful way. Thank you, Peachy Airport Parking, for being part of the wish experience! ✨

Did you know you can grant a wish without writing a check? 💙⁠⁠Through Wheels for Wishes, donating your unwanted car, boa...
08/03/2026

Did you know you can grant a wish without writing a check? 💙⁠
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Through Wheels for Wishes, donating your unwanted car, boat, RV, motorcycle, or trailer is a simple and meaningful way to support Make-A-Wish Georgia kids. You'll enjoy free pickup anywhere in Georgia, a 100% tax-deductible receipt, and the peace of mind knowing your donation is helping a child with a critical illness experience the joy of a wish come true. ✨⁠
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Since 2010, Wheels for Wishes has donated over $124 million to Make-A-Wish chapters across the country. That is a lot of wishes made possible by people simply letting go of an unwanted vehicle.⁠
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Click the link below to learn more and get started today!

www.wheelsforwishes.org/georgia/

At five years old, Webb loves being outside, riding his tricycle, and playing with his siblings. But since being diagnos...
07/30/2026

At five years old, Webb loves being outside, riding his tricycle, and playing with his siblings. But since being diagnosed with a brain tumor, outdoor play has looked a little different for him.⁠
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That all changed last month when his wish came true! Webb received a custom playset designed with his needs in mind, giving him a space where climbing, swinging, and playing alongside his brother and sister feels natural, comfortable, and fun. More than a backyard playset, it is a place where therapy feels like play and everyday childhood moments can be shared with the people he loves most. ✨⁠
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Thank you to our generous supporters who help make these incredible moments possible! 💙

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