Wishlist Foundation - a Pearl Jam Fan-Run Nonprofit Organization

06/02/2026

Kudos to the Rippole Family and the Pittsburgh Plunge for Patterson community for ending the plunge season with an incredible SPLASH!

The Pittsburgh plunge TRIPLED their fundraising goal for EB Research Partnership this season. Way to go!

It’s not too late to donate. Head to:
https://give.ebresearch.org/team/808393
TODAY!

05/29/2026

Take the plunge or donate! 🦋🌊

give.ebresearch.org/team/808393

The last plunge of the season is Saturday, May 30, at 1 PM, hosted by the Rippole family. DM us for the address.

Let’s make a difference together!

🎥: Edited by Jason Leung at

EB Research Partnership Wishlist Foundation - a Pearl Jam Fan-Run Nonprofit Organization Plunge for Elodie Eddie Vedder

05/26/2026

Hey Wishlist Foundation community! 📣

There is still one more Plunge to go, and there are a few ways to show your support for families who are fighting EB.

1. Attend the Plunge for Patterson in Pittsburgh this Saturday, May 30th!

2. Take your own plunge in a lake, the beach, the pool, a cold plunge tub (by June 1st)!

3. Donate directly to the Pittsburgh Plunge at give.ebresearch.org/team/808393
(Add Wishlist in your comment at checkout)

Show your support for our friends with EB in one of the three ways listed above, and you will be featured on socials and entered in a contest to win some Wishlist Foundation and/or Ohana Festival swag.

Just email a video or picture of your plunge in Pittsburgh (or your own plunge) to [email protected]

As our friends at have said, “Every plunge, every donation, and every ounce of awareness matters more than you know. Let’s finish Plunge season strong together.💪🏼🦋”
🦋

05/23/2026

Join “Candle of Thought” podcast host Chrissie Ferguson for an inside look at all things Ohana with Ohana Festival’s Tiki Stage Manager, Josh Arroyo.

Chrissie and Josh dive into what fans can expect this year, as they discuss the must-see sets and some behind-the-scenes stories from the past. Plus, they share their thoughts on the future of Pearl Jam — including the big question on everyone’s mind: Who could be the band’s next drummer? Whether you’re a longtime festivalgoer, a Pearl Jam fan, or just love live music culture, this is the laid-back conversation you won’t want to miss.

Head to our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/r91LlVCIfJg

Or listen on Spotify:
https://bit.ly/ohanafestival2026

05/11/2026

To the mothers who taught their children how to love fiercely, sing loudly, survive hard days, and keep dancing away.

From blasting “Alive” in the car to raising humans with grit, heart, and a little grunge spirit, today we celebrate YOU!

Happy Mother’s Day, Pearl Jam Mamas. You are ALL rockstars! 🤘

05/09/2026

Were you in Nashville one year ago today?
It was a very good day!

At the start of the encore at the Pearl Jam concert on 5/8/2025 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, Eddie Vedder talks about the Wishlist Foundation, King...

05/06/2026

Pearl Jam released “Wishlist” as the second single from their fifth studio album, Yield, on May 5, 1998.

🎥: at April 2025

05/01/2026

It’s week 3 of PJ Fan Friday!

Prompt: First Pearl Jam Concert

This week’s story is from Matt K:

“My first show was in my hometown of Pittsburgh (Burgettstown) at Coca Cola Starlake Ampitheater on August 25th, 1998. I was 15.

Middle and high school were really hard, especially having been forced to move to a new school and didn’t know anyone. My mental health was really in a dark place for a long time, which is why I connected so much with Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and a few other bands. When Yield came out in February of that year, those songs really hit me in a way nothing had before. I had only been to a handful of other concerts at this point . . . “

Read Matt’s full story by heading to wishlistfoundation.org.

04/29/2026

This past weekend marked the one-year anniversary of two epic shows, with two epic preparty fundraising events, in one INCREDIBLY EPIC venue!

We loved ! 🤘🎸

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04/25/2026

It’s Week 2 of PJ Fan Friday! 🤘

Prompt: “First Pearl Jam Concert”

This week’s story is from Brian V. :

“This started with me as a senior in high school. I played baseball and had a game on the day you had to call to get tickets (Because ticketmaster sucks). I had the number all set up for my mom. All she had to do was call and get the tickets.

The whole week I bugged her about getting the tickets and reminded her that it was a certain time that she had to call. Even if she got a busy signal, she should hang up and keep trying.

So the whole game I kept thinking I hope my mom got those tickets. We had to go into extra innings and I was able to hit a sacrifice fly to get the winning run in. After the game my mom came to talk to me.

The first question out of my mouth was ‘Did you get the tickets?’” . . .

Head over to wishlistfoundation.org to read the full story, under “News.”