Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida

The power of community was on full display when Dave Peckham witnessed a heartwarming wish reveal at a child's home. Thanks to the generous support from Sam's Club, a delightful backyard playground was installed, transforming more than just the garden—it lifted the spirits of an entire family.⭐ 💙 Dave shared his reflections while on the back porch with the parents, observing the joyous scene. This moment underscored the profound impact of our mission, reaching beyond the children to touch the hearts of their families, providing them with reasons to smile and celebrate together.✨ Join us in creating these life-changing experiences. Every gesture of support helps us bring magic and hope to more families.💫

Join Wine and Canvas Orlando at their Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida FUNdraiser with Island Wing Company UCF on September 15th from 5 PM - 8 PM! 🎨 ✨ Wine & Canvas will be donating $5 per ticket sold for this paint and sip event to Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida to help make wishes come true. Even if you can’t make it to the event, Island Wing Company is graciously offering a FREE kid’s coloring project as well as donating 20% of food & beverage sales for the ENTIRE day!💙 Create lifelong memories while painting your own piece of art by purchasing tickets today at https://lnkd.in/eAzrJSHK!

Meet 13-year-old wish kid Sebastion!💙⭐ Sebastian wished to visit the Orlando Theme Parks where he and his family enjoyed all that they had to offer!✨ “I think my favorite part of the experience was seeing Sebastion’s face when he got to meet the characters!” -Wish Mom, Kelly #MakeAWish #WishGranted

"We wanted to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you and your team for what you guys did for our family. Riley was able to experience her wish with us at her side and the girls were so excited and enjoyed every moment! Thank you again for helping us create wonderful memories with little stress!" -Wish mom, Reshawn💙⭐

Meet Christian who was presented with a newly customized car at a local exotic car show, thanks to the incredible team at Ultimate Auto! This wish made a huge impact on Christian and his family, who were incredibly thankful to attend and see the newly revamped car get revealed!💙⭐ After speaking with Christian privately, he was SO happy with the results of his vehicle customization! He said the car was perfect and even more than he was expecting. Christian even revved the engine at the end of the night as he drove the car home!🚗

A huge thank you to our amazing donors, dedicated staff, devoted volunteers, inspiring wish families, and generous corporate sponsors! Your support has been the magic behind granting 425 wishes this fiscal year. ⭐💙 We couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. Here’s to the power of community and making wishes come true together!

🌟 #FlashbackFriday to an unforgettable moment of heroism and community spirit! Thanks to the bravery of Officer Stone and the incredible support from all of you, a dog napper and soccer jersey thief were brought to justice! 🦸♂️💙 A huge shoutout to everyone who rallied behind Stone’s wish to become a police officer. Your dedication turned his dream into reality and filled his day with excitement and true heroism. ✨🌠 Special thanks to our community partners, the Orlando Police Department, Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando Magic, Orlando City Soccer Club, and all the amazing wishmakers who helped make Stone’s wish come true. From media partners to Stone’s family, and everyone who followed his journey on social media—thank you! Your support made this incredible day possible. 💙

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the Jeff's Bagel Run Give Back campaign this August! 🌟 To everyone who ordered those delicious blue bagels and refreshing blue lemonade, your participation helped us raise crucial funds to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses in Central and Northern Florida. Your generosity truly makes a difference. 🥯✨ A huge thank you to the outpatient hematology and oncology teams at Orlando Health for placing catering orders and contributing to this amazing cause. 💙 A special shoutout to Jeff's Bagel Run for their incredible generosity in matching the amount raised during the campaign. This generous act doubled the total raised and will allow us to grant even more wishes to deserving children. Thank you for your commitment to making wishes come true! We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the employees at Jeff’s Bagel Run locations for their enthusiastic support throughout the campaign. Together, we’ve made a significant impact, and we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. Thank you for your support and for helping to bring hope and joy to children fighting critical illnesses. ⭐ 💙

🌟 Wish Wednesday: Whitley's Day as a Zookeeper! 🌟 Dreams roared to life for Whitley when her wish to be a zookeeper turned into an unforgettable adventure! At just 8 years old, Whitley, battling cystic fibrosis, stepped into her zookeeper boots and took on a day filled with caring for animals and learning the ropes at the zoo. From feeding the majestic giraffes to behind-the-scenes encounters with playful primates, her day was packed with joy and new experiences. Whitley's courage and love for animals shone as brightly as her smile, proving that sometimes, the best medicine comes with fur and feathers! Dive into Whitley's heartwarming story and discover how a single day can leave an everlasting imprint on a brave heart.

🌟✨ Meet 15-year-old, Aiden, who is bravely battling lymphoma. Aiden recently had his wish granted thanks to our amazing Wyoming chapter! 🐻🌲 Aiden’s dream trip to Yellowstone was filled with incredible experiences: exploring the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, enjoying the Circle of Fire tour, and taking in the breathtaking Twilight on the Firehole Historic Yellow Bus tour. 🚍🌌 His mom, Anett, shared her joy: “It was unbelievable! We had so much fun—thank you so much. We got so lucky; just before we left, the geyser erupted, and we captured a great photo of Aiden! 🥰” We’re thrilled to have been a part of making Aiden’s wish come true. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! ⭐ 💙