Make-A-Wish Hawaii

06/18/2026

You’ve got a friend in me. 💙✨

This weekend’s Toy Story buzz has us reminiscing about Kaylie’s special visit to Toy Story Land during her wish to go to Walt Disney World®!

At just 5 years old, Kaylie from Waipahu bravely endured a year of chemotherapy for her rare disease. Her wish trip gave her and her family the chance to leave treatment behind for a little while and step into a world of play, laughter, and imagination.

From exploring Toy Story Land to making magical memories together, the experience was a reminder that sometimes the best adventures happen when you reach for infinity and beyond. 🚀

Mahalo to First Insurance Company of Hawaii, LTD for helping make Kaylie’s wish come true. 💫

06/17/2026

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Wish Granter, we’ve got great news! The next statewide, virtual Wish Granter training session will be held Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 🗓️⁠
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Wish Granters work with a partner to meet with wish kids and their families to help determine their heartfelt wishes, and then work with our staff to make those wishes a reality. Each wish is a uniquely personal decision and represents hope, strength, and joy during an otherwise difficult time for a child facing a critical illness. ⁠
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Registration is limited! If you’re interested in attending, please email Will Phelps at [email protected].

06/15/2026

Living with a critical illness often means spending more time focused on treatments, appointments, and medical needs than on simply being a kid.

Children ages 2 ½ to 17 who depend on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) may be eligible for a wish that helps restore hope, build strength, and create lasting joy. 💫

Learn more and refer a child today: wish.org/refer-a-child

06/12/2026

A small-world moment with a big reminder: our Make-A-Wish mission connects us across oceans. 💙

During his visit to New Zealand, our Volunteer Outreach Manager Will Phelps had the chance to stop by the Make-A-Wish Auckland office—where a family connection brought our global wish-granting ‘ohana even closer together. Mahalo to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Zealand team for the warm welcome and for all you do to bring hope and joy to wish children and families in New Zealand!

It's a small world after all.

Our Volunteer Lead Lisa recently connected that one of our incredible Make-A-Wish Aotearoa volunteers, Dr Kelly Phelps from Whakatāne, is the cousin of Will Phelps, Volunteer Outreach Manager for Make-A-Wish Hawaii

This week, while Will was holidaying in New Zealand, he and Kelly stopped by our Auckland office for a visit, this special visit reminded us that while Make-A-Wish is a global movement, every wish is made possible by local people who care deeply about children in their own communities.

For 40 years, volunteers across Aotearoa have helped us bring hope, strength and joy to critically ill Kiwi kids. And today, one family connection helped make our Make-A-Wish world feel just a little bit smaller.

💙 Thank you to every volunteer who helps make wishes come true.

06/11/2026

Wish granted! 💫

Judah is a loving, expressive 9-year-old from Haiku with a nervous system disorder who delights in imaginative play and magical stories. His wish to go to Walt Disney World® was inspired by his favorite characters from Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out” and a longing to step into the world he had only seen in pictures and movies.

Thanks to generous support from the Goodfellow family, Judah experienced a world of wonder—from themed rides to beloved characters and the magic of Give Kids The World Village. For the first time, he felt truly carefree. 💙

“Judah got to experience constant joy for a week and step outside of his comfort zone to try new experiences,” said Judah’s mom, Stacey. “The wish meant so much to our family because we were able to focus on being together and just having fun. It gave us happiness, hope, and memories we will cherish forever!” ⭐

With your help, more keiki like Judah can experience the transformative power of a wish. Make a gift today at hawaii.wish.org/donate.

06/10/2026

We were honored to be named one of Hawaii's Best Workplaces! 🎉

Photos: PBN hosts the 2026 Hawaii's Best Workplaces companies >> See the full article below ⬇️

06/09/2026

A wish gives children something powerful to look forward to. 💫

If your child is between 2 ½ and 17 years old and relies on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for nutrition support, they may be eligible for a life-changing wish.

Know a child who may qualify? Start the referral process today: wish.org/refer-a-child ✨

06/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming summer interns Leah, Leiana, and Landee to Make-A-Wish Hawaii! We’re excited to have them on the team. ☀️

Know a college student looking to make a difference? Applications are open for our Fall 2026 internship program! We’re seeking mission-driven students eager to gain real-world experience while helping bring hope and joy to keiki with critical illnesses. Learn more and apply by June 15 at hawaii.wish.org/intern-us. 🍁

06/05/2026

Wish granted! 💫

Blaize, a 16-year-old from Ewa Beach, wished to go to Walt Disney World® with his family after a challenging year of treatment for lymphoma. More than anything, he wanted time together—a chance to create happy memories.

Thanks to the caring support of Show Aloha Challenge Foundation, his wish came true. ✨

“It gave me great memories of me and my family that we will remember and look back on for years to come,” said Blaize. “Thank you so much for allowing my family to do this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” 💙

With your help, more keiki like Blaize can experience the transformative power of a wish. Make a gift today at hawaii.wish.org/donate.

06/02/2026

For children who rely on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), everyday life can look very different.

If your child is between 2 ½ and 17 years old and depends on TPN to receive nutrition, they may be eligible for a life-changing wish. If you know a child facing this journey, help connect them to the hope, strength, and joy a wish can bring. 💫

Refer a child today: wish.org/refer-a-child ✨