Make-A-Wish America

Make-A-Wish America

Non-profit Organizations

Phoenix, Arizona 92,482 followers

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

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At Make-A-Wish® America, we are more than a great place to work – our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thoughts and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values – values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the transformational work we do, every day. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, serving children in every community in the U.S. and in 50 countries worldwide. More than 40 years ago the inspiration for Make-A-Wish began with one little boy’s wish to be a police officer. Today, together with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 life-changing wishes and transformed countless lives worldwide. There is nothing more powerful than making a child’s wish come true. And at Make-A-Wish, we will stop at nothing to ensure every eligible child received a life-changing wish. We believe – and research shows – that a wish gives kids the resilience, courage and strength they need to fight their critical illnesses. A wish doesn’t signify an end or one happy moment in time … a wish truly has the power to transform lives. This is why wishes matter. This is Make-A-Wish. Mission: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Website
http://www.wish.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1980
Specialties
wish granting, nonprofit, charity, kids, and children

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    Make-A-Wish America

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    Summer isn't over yet! Thanks for having us at the WWE 2k booth last weekend 😊💙

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    2K

    297,774 followers

    “The Biggest Party of the Summer” is back! The 37th annual WWE SummerSlam returned this past weekend in Cleveland, Ohio, and the WWE 2K24 team joined in on the event with live integrations, photo opps, gaming stations, and fan content on the ground. Manager, Social Media Marketing - Sports, Alexis Polk told us more about how the team stepped into the story: “SummerSlam is one of the biggest WWE events of the year, and presents an opportunity to capitalize on the excitement surrounding the weekend to drum up even more buzz for the game while engaging with our core audience IRL. The weekend began with an activation on Dawg Pound Drive right outside of FirstEnergy Stadium before the event, where we gave out free swag and set up gaming kiosks for fans to check out WWE 2K24. We even hosted an integration giving attendees the chance to be commentators over WWE 2K24 gameplay, complete with a lead-in from WWE personality Cathy Kelley. We also had the honor of bringing our Bianca Belair SummerGlam Contest winner to the event to meet the team, grab some exclusive SummerSlam swag, and enjoy the show with his dad. One of the most memorable parts of SummerSlam was hosting Make-A-Wish America at the WWE 2K booth on Saturday, and creating a special experience for kids to participate in commentary, play the game, and take photos with the iconic WWE 2K Title, along with gifting them some 2K swag and game codes. Definitely a highlight of the weekend!” Check out photos from Alexis’ time in Cleveland below:

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    Lauren Geerdes

    National Director, Corporate Partnerships and Development at Make-A-Wish

    Today, August 8th, marks what would have been the 52nd birthday of Christopher James Greicius, the inspiration for the founding of Make-A-Wish. In 1980, Chris’s dream of becoming a police officer came true, thanks to a community of compassionate individuals who came together to make his wish a reality. His wish sparked a movement that has since granted more than 580,000 wishes, transforming the lives of countless children and their families. Chris’s legacy is a powerful reminder of the impact that a single act of kindness can have. Each wish granted brings hope, strength, and joy to children facing critical illnesses, creating moments of happiness that resonate far beyond the wish itself. As we remember Chris today, let’s celebrate the incredible work of the thousands of volunteers, staff members, corporate partners, donors, and supporters who make these wishes possible. Together, we continue to honor Chris’s memory by spreading hope and making the impossible possible for children around the world. 🌟 Make-A-Wish America

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    Make-A-Wish America

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    Calling all frequent-flyers! ✈️ You can go the extra mile by donating your frequent-flyer miles to Make-A-Wish. 🌟 Donating your unused miles means you can send wish kids and their families to amazing destinations across the nation, just like wish kid L.A., who wished to go to New York City! 🗽 L.A. and her family still lean on the joyful memories for continued resilience. ✨ Every mile counts. Donate today at wish.org/travel

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    Make-A-Wish America

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    We are so grateful for this partnership! 💙

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    Lamar Advertising Company

    25,942 followers

    With more than 1 billion DOOH impressions generated nationwide, Lamar’s in-kind partnership with Make-A-Wish America was a smashing success. Across 1,300 digital billboards located in 118 markets, Lamar helped Make-A-Wish amplify its message, raise greater awareness of its mission, and maximize fundraising efforts. In some cases, Lamar billboards were even incorporated into the granting of wishes. Watch and see how Lamar and Make-A-Wish were able to bring joy and make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses throughout the year long partnership. ⭐ https://lnkd.in/gBWSCFRQ #Makeawish #LamarAdvertising #digitalbillboards

    Make-A-Wish + Lamar Advertising | In-Kind Partnership Recap

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    Make-A-Wish America

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    Continue to help us make a BIG difference with Big Lots! ✨ Through July 31, support Make-A-Wish by donating at the register in your local Big Lots store. Any amount helps, and you'll receive a $5 off coupon for your next purchase of $15 or more! Your donation makes wishes come true for kids like Francesca, who wished for a princess playroom. 👑 Big Lots made it happen with a stunning room makeover! 🪄 Join us in spreading joy to wish kids all over the nation!

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    Make-A-Wish America

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    What a week! Every year our friends at ESPN and SportsCenter help grant wishes and share the stories of wish kids who have a true passion for sports through the My Wish series. We are so grateful for their continued support. We want to know, were you able to tune in this week and hear all about these wishes? Tell us! But if you need to catch up on all the action, make sure to watch the stories here: wish.org/mywish

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