Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna Valley

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Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna Valley Welcome to the Official Page of Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Shop for a cause with Monkey Fish Toys!From November 6–15, Monkey Fish Toys is helping make wishes come true with a spec...
11/06/2026

Shop for a cause with Monkey Fish Toys!

From November 6–15, Monkey Fish Toys is helping make wishes come true with a special 10/10/10 promotion!

Get 10% off your purchase and 10% of qualifying purchases will be donated to Make-A-Wish.
Shopping in store? Show the Make-A-Wish flyer at checkout to receive your discount. Shopping online? Use code MAWSHOP26!

Whether you're shopping for an upcoming birthday or getting an early start on your holiday shopping, it's the perfect time to find something special while supporting local wish kids.

November 6–15
662 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA
In-store: Show the Make-A-Wish flyer

Online: Use code MAWSHOP26

Thank you, Monkey Fish Toys, for helping bring more wishes to life!

11/06/2026

💙 Are you or someone in your family running the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend? 💙

We want to hear from you!

Whether you're taking on the full marathon, half marathon, or 8K, we'd love to connect with any Make-A-Wish alumni, wish families, or friends who will be participating this year!

Make-A-Wish is proud to be part of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Charity Partner Program, and we'd love to celebrate our wish community out on the course! ⭐

💙 Drop a comment below or send us a message. We'd love to connect with you!

11/02/2026

Are you a high school student or faculty member? Join us for Rising Stars 2027- a high impact fundraising challenge where local students make a difference for kids in our community. Contact [email protected] or visit wishrisingstars.org to learn more.

Fall is all about cozy moments. For Mamie, those moments now happen in a very special place of her own. Living with a re...
11/01/2026

Fall is all about cozy moments.

For Mamie, those moments now happen in a very special place of her own.

Living with a respiratory disorder means doctor appointments, medications and treatments are part of daily life. But when Mamie received her wish, she asked for something simple: a she shed where she could read, spend time with friends and cuddle with her dog.

Today, her she shed is exactly that.

"There is no machine here. No nebulizer or special drinks. That will all stay out of here. It really is a like a little house. A little place of her own."

head to https://wish.org/philadesv to donate and help grant wishes like Mamie's.

Enzo has always dreamed big.Before cancer changed his world, he could be found in the backyard playing army, digging tre...
10/30/2026

Enzo has always dreamed big.

Before cancer changed his world, he could be found in the backyard playing army, digging trenches and shouting, “Police with a warrant!” as he and his brother, Otto, played SWAT.

When Enzo was diagnosed with brain cancer at 8 years old, hospital rooms replaced the backyard. After surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy and months of physical therapy, Enzo needed something he had always had: a chance to dream.

But choosing just one wish was impossible. He wanted to be SWAT, a Navy SEAL, a Coast Guard member and part of a Hazmat team.

So we brought them all together.

From riding in a Coast Guard boat and exploring tactical equipment to riding in a BearCat, meeting K-9s and connecting with a retired Navy SEAL, Enzo's wish gave him the chance to let his imagination run wild again.

“We left that weekend feeling on top of the world,” his mom shared.

The next day, Enzo returned for scans. His doctors had incredible news: his scans were completely clear.

“Make-A-Wish gave us back the joy and wonder of childhood that cancer had tried to take away.”

Enzo’s wish reminded him that even after the hardest days, there is still room to dream.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Celebration of Wishes: A Night with the Stars at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Lib...
10/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Celebration of Wishes: A Night with the Stars at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Together, we celebrated the hope, strength, and joy that wishes bring to children and families in our community.

From Mia’s unforgettable wish reveal to our Star Walk of Fame, where our wish kids were the true stars of the evening, every moment celebrated the hope, strength, and joy that wishes bring to children and families.

A special thank you to our Event Chair, Thomas Harvey, for his leadership, passion, and dedication to making this evening so meaningful. Reflecting on the experience, Thomas shared:

“Serving as chair of this year’s Celebration of Wishes has been a deeply meaningful experience, reinforcing for me the extraordinary impact a wish can have on a child facing a critical illness and their family. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, event leadership, volunteers, vendors, staff, wish families, and every guest who helped make this evening such a success. Your generosity helps Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley bring life-changing wishes to children who need them most. Together, we are helping make wishes come true.”

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, event leadership, volunteers, vendors, staff, wish families, and guests for making this evening possible. Your generosity helps bring life-changing wishes to children facing critical illnesses.

And to our wish kids: you will always be the stars of our story. Thank you for reminding us why wishes matter.

Together, we make wishes come true. ⭐

View all event photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KHE6fmH1GjU1PkBo9

10/29/2026

September was full of hope, strength and joy!

Last month, 29 children had their wishes granted, creating unforgettable moments for wish kids and their families.

From magical trips to Disney World and Hawaii, to meeting the Philadelphia Eagles, cheering on the Dodgers in Los Angeles, enjoying a shopping spree, and receiving long-awaited items like a PS5 or Nintendo Switch, every wish was as unique as the child who made it.

Behind every wish is a child who deserves a moment of joy and the chance to focus on being a kid. Thank you to everyone who helps make these life-changing wishes possible.

✨ 40 YEARS OF WISHES. 9,000+ WISHES GRANTED. COUNTLESS LIVES CHANGED.For 40 years, Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & ...
10/28/2026

✨ 40 YEARS OF WISHES. 9,000+ WISHES GRANTED. COUNTLESS LIVES CHANGED.
For 40 years, Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley has brought hope, strength, and joy to children facing critical illnesses.

Since 1986, our chapter has granted more than 9,000 wishes, creating life-changing experiences and unforgettable memories for children and the families who stand beside them. Now, we’re celebrating four decades of wishes at Wishes & Wonder, a special evening dedicated to the power of a wish and the community that makes it possible.

Join event chairs Barry Smith, Partner at CFGI, Amy Smith, and E. Barry Smith on:
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
📍 Please Touch Museum | Philadelphia

Guests will enjoy heartfelt wish stories, heavy hors d’oeuvres, w**e and b**r, and a special 40th anniversary birthday dessert tasting featuring some of Philadelphia’s favorite bakeries and sweet treat makers.

We’re also proud to recognize EDA Contractors as our 2026 Power of a Wish Awardee for their outstanding support and commitment to helping make more wishes possible.

Forty years of wishes. Thousands of lives changed. Countless possibilities still ahead.
Be part of what comes next. 💙

Join us for Wishes & Wonder: wishphiladelphia.org

10/24/2026

Due to low attendance for tomorrow, 10/25 we will not be hosting a MAW campsite at Shady Brook Farm, but please continue to utilize our discount code for 10% off tickets through Oct 30!

This Make a Difference Day, we’re reminded that making a difference can start with one simple idea: helping someone else...
10/24/2026

This Make a Difference Day, we’re reminded that making a difference can start with one simple idea: helping someone else.

When Sammy was granted a wish, he could have wished for anything. Instead, he wished to help people experiencing homelessness and support local shelters.

Now, Sammy is turning that wish into action. He’s sorting, packing and preparing items that will be shared with people in his community through our partnership with Families Forward Philadelphia.

Sammy’s wish shows us that a wish can be bigger than the person who makes it. It can bring people together, inspire kindness and create meaningful change for others.

This Make a Difference Day, we’re celebrating Sammy and the heart behind his wish: a desire to help others feel supported, cared for and seen.

One wish can make a difference. And Sammy is showing us just how far that difference can reach.

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Three Bala Plaza West, Suite 700
Bala Cynwyd, PA
19004

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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+12156549355

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