Make-A-Wish Oregon

This week marks the 20th anniversary of a wish that’s touched millions. An Oregon 12-year-old named Katie charged into the national spotlight. ⚾🎥 With @espn cameras rolling, she led her little league team onto center field to meet the @Mariners. ➡️Oregon.wish.org/katie

We’re so proud of you, Asher! 💙

Wish Kid Sammy made a splash at Stayton High School and reminded students how powerful a wish can be. 💫 Thanks to the Stayton community for raising funds to make wishes possible - and letting Sammy join the fun and dump water on a teacher as part of a fundraising challenge! 😜

What started as a drawing of Mickey Mouse became a magical adventure for Wish Kid Preston!💫 Experiencing the wonder of @WaltDisneyWorld with his family was the perfect reminder that dreams really can come true. “He will look back on this and remember it forever!"

Adoniah’s wish to meet Blue, the @Colts mascot became so much more than a moment, it created lasting joy. Together with @MakeAWish & @Fanatics, we’re celebrating 1,000 wishes granted. 💙 Join us in celebrating the power of partnership and the impact of every wish.

Want a fun activity that grants wishes? Join us at Westside Comic Con this Saturday and Sunday (5/23 & 5/24) at Wingspan Event & Conference Center in Hillsboro. Each donation made will be matched with up to 25% of event profits! For details, visit westsidecomiccon.com

The energy was high at Sprague High School where Wish Ambassador Oaklyn led the prom court to the stage last month, which included Wish Alum Kirra. 👑 Kirra’s wish to visit Disneyland came true 14 years ago and she’s now among students raising funds for future local wishes.💙💫

Derek’s wish to meet Lightening McQueen in @Disneyland brought him nothing but pure joy! “He smiled more than I’ve ever seen. He was so happy and loved meeting different characters,” said Derek’s mom. “This meant so much to our family!"

One wish, endless adventures. 💙 Adan’s wish for an outdoor playhouse made him jump for joy! This play structure will be a place for Adan and his family to make memories and find moments of happiness during a difficult journey.

✨Best day ever!✨ Lucy’s wish to go to American Girl in Chicago made her feel special for the entirety of her weeklong visit. “This is a memory that will forever be cherished,” said Lucy’s mom. “I will always remember how much my daughter smiled.”

WISH GRANTED 🇪🇸⚽ Sam’s lifelong dream to visit Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Spain came true, thanks to supporters like you. After all he’s been through, this experience in home of Real Madrid meant everything. 💙

Thank you to all the WishMakers who made it possible to send local wish kids around the globe in April and have unforgettable experiences here at home! 👏⭐

We’re proud to join @MakeAWish in celebrating #DisneyWeekOfWishes as part of #WorldWishMonth ✨~40 wish kids saw their superhero & creator wishes come true at @Disney’s Wishes Assemble. 💙Grateful for all the #WishMakers that make #DisneyWishes possible.

We are so grateful to have an incredible community of WishMakers across Oregon & SW Washington. 🤩 Thank you for celebrating World Wish Day with us and turning the PNW blue! Tonight you’ll see the Moda Center glow blue to shine a light on the true power of a wish come true.💙

Today is #WorldWishDay! On this day, we honor Chris, whose wish sparked a global movement – & celebrate the hope, strength & joy that wishes continue to bring to children & families in our community. 💙 Become a #WishMaker in honor of World Wish Day: oregon.wish.org/worldwishmonth

Join us in cheering @trailblazers ahead of tonight’s playoff game!   This season, they invited dozens of wish families to attend games and even brought kids on the court to high-five the players.   Thanks for giving us all a little extra hope - on and off the court! ❤️🖤

An extraordinary local teen is using his wish to give back to the hospital that helped save his life. 🩺💙 “It was the best place to donate to, they really helped me,” said Ian. Read more: facebook.com/share/p/1BUork…

There are some WishMakers who will go to infinity and beyond to bring hope and joy to local children who need it most. 💫 WishMakers like Rob, who just reached a magic milestone of GRANTING 100 WISHES in our community! 🙌 Join us in celebrating him this #NationalVolunteerWeek !

Ever wonder what it’s like to meet a real-life princess?! 👑✨ Wish Ambassador Oaklyn is here to fill us in! Thank you to all the WishMakers who make local wishes like Oaklyn’s possible! Want to join them? Visit Oregon.wish.org/worldwishmonth for all the ways you can get involved.

Behind every wish granted, stands a big-hearted team of volunteers. 🤝💙 This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we want to celebrate the dedicated WishMakers who help turn a child’s wish into a truly life-changing experience. Want to join them? Visit Oregon.wish.org/volunteer