Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic (Make A Wish Mid Atlantic)

Founded in 1983, Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic has granted over 10,000 wishes of children fighting critical illnesses.

• For every wish granted, there is at least one local child waiting to receive a wish.
• The Mid-Atlantic chapter serves children who reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland and northern Virginia.
• Any child facing a critical illness who is between the ages of two and a half and under the age of 18 at the time of referral and who has not previously been granted a wish by any Make-A-Wish chapter or by any other wish-granting organization is eligible for a wish.
• Following referral, a certified medical professional must verify that the child has a critical illness. There are no other qualifications based on sex, race, religion, socioeconomic status or any other demographic category.
• More than 450 volunteers help the Mid-Atlantic chapter maintain its grassroots support by delivering the organization’s mission to seriously ill children.
• Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic is one of 60 Make-A-Wish chapters. Make-A-Wish America is located in Phoenix, AZ.

Our Impact

Research shows a wish can give kids the strength to fight against and even overcome a critical illness.

For every wish we grant, there are three more children with critical illnesses whose wishes need your financial support

*Ranges calculated below based on payroll deductions from 24-26 total paychecks in a year.

How Your Workplace Donations & Matching Gifts Make a Difference:

$100 - $250

Total Annual Pledge

($5 - $10 per pay period)

$250 - $650

Total Annual Pledge

($15 - $25 per pay period)

$10 per pay period (x 26 paychecks = $260) provides a princess makeover. $20 per pay period (x 26 paychecks = $520) provides furniture for a room redo.

$780 - $1300

Total Annual Pledge

($30 - $50 per pay period)

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