Make-A-Wish Canada, Southern Alberta

Make-A-Wish Canada, Southern Alberta Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Make-A-Wish Canada, Southern Alberta Office
2308 24 St SW, Bay 4
Calgary, AB T2T 5H8

10/13/2026

What if your next meal could help a sick child?🍗Now it can, thanks to ! 🐝 From October 11 – November 15, $1 from every 10-piece Jolly Crispy Chicken Bucket purchased at Jollibee Canada will be donated to Make-A-Wish Canada to help us grant more wishes for children across the country.

So grab your family, pass the bucket and dig in! Every bucket purchased helps bring a wish closer for a child waiting for theirs. 💙 Because when we eat together and share joy, we can help make a meaningful difference for children in Canada living with critical illnesses. ✨

And if you’d like to give a little extra, customers can also make an additional donation at checkout.
Let’s eat together and help make wishes come true!🍗💙

A wish can give a child something to look forward to. 💙 When facing a critical illness, childhood can start to feel very...
10/09/2026

A wish can give a child something to look forward to. 💙 When facing a critical illness, childhood can start to feel very far away. There can be fear, uncertainty and sadness — and so much of life gets put on pause.

✨ Then comes five simple words: “Your wish is coming true.”

A wish gives kids a chance to imagine a world beyond their diagnosis. And the impact is real: 95% of wish kids say their wish improved their well-being and helped them with feelings of sadness.

Because a wish isn’t just a moment of happiness. It can be a powerful reminder that there is still so much to look forward to. 💙✨This , we’re celebrating the power a wish brings to a child and their family.

💡 Did you know there’s another way to help make wishes come true?October 8 is DAF Day in Canada. Did you know you can am...
10/08/2026

💡 Did you know there’s another way to help make wishes come true?

October 8 is DAF Day in Canada. Did you know you can amplify your charitable impact with a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?

DAFs offer a flexible way to support the causes you care about, providing immediate tax benefits while allowing your contributions to grow tax-free.

Learn how you can create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses through a DAF. Read more 👉https://brnw.ch/21x6gtg

10/05/2026

The impact of a wish starts long before the wish is fulfilled. 💙 The journey begins the moment they are qualified. For a child facing critical illness, the anticipation of a wish can give them something positive to focus on beyond their illness. Something to look forward to. Something that can build strength, perseverance and hope through the hardest days of treatment.

A wish can be there alongside a child throughout their medical journey, just like any other member of their care team, helping them face difficult procedures, navigate challenging days and find moments of possibility beyond their diagnosis.

That’s the heart of Wishes Are Medicine.

After years in the making, Sana’s wish finally came true! 💙It started with a plane ride to Florida and the excitement of...
10/02/2026

After years in the making, Sana’s wish finally came true! 💙

It started with a plane ride to Florida and the excitement of knowing that something very special was waiting on the other side. Then came the magic of Walt Disney World fall decorations, favourite characters, princesses, thrilling rides and plenty of moments that brought the biggest smiles.

But perhaps the sweetest part was getting to experience it all together. Sana’s family was by her side through every hug, every adventure and every unforgettable moment. Her wish wasn’t just a trip to Walt Disney World Resort®. It was time to make memories, enjoy being together and celebrate a moment that had been a long time coming.

This is the power of a wish. ✨

09/29/2026

This month, we shared a few of the incredible stories behind the wishes we grant and a glimpse into why wishes matter so much for children facing cancer. 💙

But these stories are just a few among thousands. Nearly half of all wish requests in Canada are for children with cancer, making Childhood Cancer Awareness Month especially meaningful for our wish community. Behind every wish is a child with a story, a dream, and a future worth believing in.

Wishes will continue to change lives long after this month ends — and today is the final day to have your donation to Make-A-Wish Canada matched 3X. Your gift can help bring hope, joy, and unforgettable memories to a child waiting for their wish.

Here's to all the stories still waiting to be written. 💛

At just two years old, Kamahri was diagnosed with leukemia. Years of treatment, chemotherapy and periods of isolation ma...
09/29/2026

At just two years old, Kamahri was diagnosed with leukemia. Years of treatment, chemotherapy and periods of isolation made childhood feel very different than he had imagined. But through it all, his love for technology — and the people who stayed by his side — gave him a way to find connection and joy.

Now in remission, Kamahri’s wish was to have a gaming corner of his very own. ✨

In 2025, that wish came true! His new space was complete with LED lights and all the gaming equipment he could have hoped for. He was so excited that he stayed up all night taking it all in. 💙

For Kamahri, his wish created a space to play, connect and simply be a kid again.

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, you can help give them something to look forward to. Every donation to Make-A-Wish Canada will be matched 3X, helping more children begin their wish journey. Because every child deserves something to look forward to. ⭐💛

Who better to help shape the future of our organization than the young people who’ve experienced a wish themselves? 💙 Me...
09/28/2026

Who better to help shape the future of our organization than the young people who’ve experienced a wish themselves? 💙 Meet STARboard, Make-A-Wish Canada’s Youth Advisory Board. Made up of wish alumni from across the country, these incredible young leaders help guide our work, share their experiences, and make sure the voices of wish kids continue to shape the future of our organization.

Today, we’re welcoming four new voices:

⭐ Ryan, 18 — Wish Granted 2026
⭐ Karim, 18 — Wish Granted 2025
⭐ Holley, 18 — Wish Granted 2025
⭐ Nour, 17 — Wish Granted 2025

They join returning members Ansh, Ming, Sarah, Jill, Hannah, Daniel and Uju, bringing together young wish alumni from communities across Canada.

Since STARboard launched in 2024, members have contributed their lived experiences to important organizational conversations. As one of our leaders puts it: “Make-A-Wish has always been child-focused, but through STARboard, we’re becoming child-led too.” 💙

We’re so grateful to every STARboard member for sharing their experiences, lending their voices and helping shape what comes next. And we can’t wait to see what this next group accomplishes together. ✨

Congratulations, Ryan, Karim, Holley and Nour!

Madelyn's wish helped bring back a little of the sparkle that had been missing. ✨💛 At just two years old, Madelyn was di...
09/26/2026

Madelyn's wish helped bring back a little of the sparkle that had been missing. ✨💛 At just two years old, Madelyn was diagnosed with leukemia. Over the next two-and-a-half years, she faced blood transfusions, hospital visits, scans, needles and medications. As treatment continued, she began to withdraw — even becoming afraid that a simple car ride might end at the hospital.

Then she learned her wish was coming true: a trip to Walt Disney World 🎠

After months of looking forward to her adventure, Madelyn met her favourite princesses, rode carousels, dined in a magical castle and even had her hair styled like her favourite snow queen.

But perhaps the most special part was seeing Madelyn make friends again. Surrounded by kids who understood what she had been through, her family watched their social butterfly come back to life. 💛

Today, Madelyn is embracing adventure, trying new things and making up for lost time — with photos from her wish capturing that bright personality shining through again. ⭐

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2308 24 Street SW, Bay 5
Calgary, AB
T2T5H8

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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