Celebrate World Wish Day

Join us on April 29 as we honour the life-changing impact of a wish—and the children, families and communities behind every story.

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How it all started: the origins of World Wish Day

Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Greicius, an energetic 7-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia, who wished to be a police officer.

In 1980, his Phoenix community came together to make his wish come true. Little did Chris know that his wish would create a movement that would transform millions of lives.

Make-A-Wish all over the world celebrates World Wish Day on April 29, the date Chris's wish was granted.

Grace's fairy party wish

From mermaids and fairies, to sparkling potions and treasure hunts, 7-year-old Grace's one true wish came true at the Maroochy Botanical Gardens

You're invited to Grace's fairy wish party in the woods! 🦋🌲✨ So grab your magic wand, take a seat, and click play ▶️ to watch the fun unfold!

Be a Wish Maker this World Wish Month

Join in this World Wish Month (1-30 April) and fundraise to help make wishes come true for critically ill kids across Australia.

We’re spending the month celebrating the uplifting and positive impact of a wish, and we'd love for you to join in! Whether you’re painting the town blue, or hosting an out-of-this-world challenge, let your imagination take flight and help make wishes come true.

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