Make-A-Wish OCIE

And the winner is? “Waffle eating contest” at Cappy’s Café that pitted NBPD vs. NBFD Chiefs against each other raises more than $1,200 for Make-A-Wish® OCIE. Read this story at stunewsnewport.com/waffle-eating-…. (Photos: @MakeAWishOCIE)

We are #hiring a Senior Development Manager and currently recruiting interns! ✨ We are hiring passionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children facing critical illnesses. Learn more and apply today! wish.org/ocie/careers-i…

💙 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝘂 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟱 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 – one being “Subaru Loves to Care.”, which is why the Subaru Summer Concert Series is proud to partner with Make-A-Wish to bring hope and joy to children facing critical illnesses.

At El Dorado High School, the @MakeAWishOCIE committee, along with the support of EDHS students, staff, and the Golden Hawk community, successfully raised $8,000 to grant another child’s wish. ✨ #PYLUSD 🔗 Story at goodnews.pylusd.org/?p=27779

When the community comes together to support one common goal—to transform a child’s life—it shows how powerful we are together. Watch the full reveal of Xayden’s wish journey now! youtu.be/XH6yGW4MzPs #makeawishocie #makeawish #wishjourney #giveback #community

✨SWAG BAG REVEAL👛 All It’s In The Bag guests will receive an @EsteeLauder swag bag! On April 28th, enjoy a fashion show sponsored by @saks an opportunity drawing for a gorgeous @Hueb_Official piece, and support local wish kids. Tickets: itsinthebag-wish.org

On her wish day, Ayla glowed with excitement as she hunted for eggs, laughed with her family and gave the Easter bunny a big hug. 🐇🌼 Most importantly, Ayla's wish gave her renewed energy on her journey to health. 💙🌟 @MakeAWish @MakeAWishOCIE #happyeaster

YOU ARE INVITED! Fasten your seatbelts, prepare to be #inspired by wish kid Ewan at the Palm Springs Air Museum. This event will transport you back to the golden age of aviation! Tickets & Info at DesertSpeakeasy.org #makeawishocie #palmsprings

The Women's Circle of Wishes is hosting a luncheon fashion exposé inspired by the arts. Join us for an afternoon of art-filled entertainment, Fashion Show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, auction of designer handbags, and the magic of wishes! Itsinthebag-wish.org

Saturday, March 23, wishes take flight at The Desert Underground, a speakeasy event that transports you back to the golden age of aviation. Join us for craft cocktails, dinner, & inspiring wish stories, followed by a night of dancing around aircrafts DesertSpeakeasy.org

18-year-old Eduardo from Riverside is a huge football fan and has always dreamed about attending the Superbowl. Eduardo’s wish came true! He and his dad got to attend Superbowl LVI. Eduardo was beyond excited to experience the Superbowl in person for his wish.

Eliana always asks for a soft play party. Elaina has the joy of her own soft play set in her backyard. She also has a fun water play set and puzzle area to keep cool and continue her learning while she plays. Now whether after treatment or just after lunch time!

Nicolas loves to be outdoors, especially on a lake. Nicolas wished to go to Lake Tahoe so he could spend time outdoors and have the chance to go fishing. Nicolas was super excited to go on a boat and spend the day fishing with his family! He had a fantastic wish trip!

Salma loves everything Disney, so it made perfect sense for her to wish to go to Disney World with her entire family. Salma has been battling leukemia and having her Disney World trip to look forward to has helped Salma and her family a lot. Thank you for all the support!

15-year-old Jennifer loves to watch the show Full House and especially loves seeing Comet the family's golden retriever on screen. Ever since learning more about golden retrievers Jennifer has dreamed about having her own. Jennifer is super excited about her new puppy!

Meet wish kid Jaxson! He is a 7-year-old from Trabuco Canyon. Jaxon wished to have a shopping spree so he could decorate his room with posters from his favorite movie Space Jam! He also wanted to get some new educational games since he loves math and reading.

More than ever, the hope and joy of a wish is the most valuable gift you can give this holiday season. Thank YOU for everything you do for these kids, and we hope your holiday season is spent with the people you love the most!

Meet wish kid Laiyah! She is 5 years old and her blood disorder could not come in the way for her love of playing! She loves to go on the swings and slides. Since Laiyah loves to explore and play she wished to go to Great Wolf Lodge to see what she could play on there!

Happy 1-year anniversary with Make-A-Wish OCIE, Azalea! Thanks for all you do and your dedication to the mission!