Make-A-Wish Maine

09/02/2026

“While I’m only able to give a small amount each month, I love knowing that together with other monthly donors, my support is helping to grant wishes.” – Make-A-Wish monthly donor

You can make a big impact by becoming a monthly donor today! Sign up now by selecting “monthly” and know that any gift amount adds up to making a real difference for Maine’s wish kids: https://wish.org/maine?form=079-000

08/31/2026

“We’ve seen Josie experience a lot of pain. The moments we had in Hawaii, witnessing her experience exhilarating joy felt like a balm to our trauma.” – Molly, Josie’s mom 💙🌴

A wish brings hope and strength to children like Josie when they need it most, and every mile traveled for a wish is made possible by supporters like you.

✈️ Help make more wishes take flight: wish.org/travel

08/31/2026

🥾 A group of our 2026 Trailblazers conquered 12.5 miles at the Unity Training Hike this weekend and had a special visit from wish mom Ellen and Kevin, the puppy behind wish alum Kayleb’s 2019 wish! 🐾 It was a treat to catch up and get some tail wags along the way!

A big thank you to Ellen for the refreshments and inspiration, and to our amazing volunteers who helped make the day a success. And a huge kudos to all the 2026 Trailblazers who are gearing up for the big hike!

Trailblaze Challenge 2026 presented by Skowhegan Savings Bank is just a few weeks away and is set to be our biggest hike to date! 🌟💙

08/28/2026

Five-year-old Ava, who loves water adventures and animals, recently enjoyed her wish trip to Great Wolf Lodge! 🌟💙 From staying in a themed suite and splashing in the water park to visiting Southwick's Zoo, the trip was filled with family fun and unforgettable memories.

08/28/2026

Don't miss out on these game-worn and autographed Portland Sea Dogs jerseys!

The Sea Dogs' Star Wars jerseys are now up for auction. The jerseys are game-worn and autographed. The auction benefits Make-A-Wish Maine.
www.seadogs.com/auction

08/27/2026

The Gowell family hosted the Wishes in the Meadow Garden Party and raised an incredible $23,000 for Make-A-Wish Maine! 🌟🌷 We're so grateful for the Gowell family's continued support and for everyone who helped make this special event such a success!

08/26/2026

Splish, splash...Adley's wish has been granted! ☀️

5-year-old Adley wished for a swimming pool and now it's time to dive into endless summer fun! Happy swimming, Adley! 🏊⭐

Photos by: Casey London Photography

08/25/2026

🏆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗨𝗣 🏆

For this year’s Community Cup, we’re excited to partner with Make-A-Wish® Maine

All proceeds and donations from the game will benefit Make-A-Wish Maine and help them continue making a difference in the lives of children and families in our communities.

🤝 SJC Men's Soccer vs USM Men's Soccer
🏟️ SJC ATHLETICS COMPLEX
🕰️ 6:00 PM
📍 Standish, Maine

Come out, support the game, and help us make a difference! 💙

08/22/2026

Wish brother Trent has officially reached his goal of raising $20,000 for Make-A-Wish Maine by his 14th birthday! 🎈

The 2023 recipient of the Brendan Batson Youth Engagement Award, Trent continues to inspire us with his generosity, leadership, and heart. Through his annual yard sale and other fundraising efforts, Trent's dedication has helped bring joy to wish kids across Maine—and all of it is done in memory of his brother, Brady.

Happy birthday, Trent, and thank you for your incredible generosity. ⭐💙

08/21/2026

We are proud to present the WishMaker Award to CBS13 & FOX23 in recognition of their extraordinary partnership and commitment to Make-A-Wish Maine.

Since launching the Share the Power of a Wish Telethon in 2021, CBS13 & FOX23 have helped raise nearly $700,000 to grant wishes for Maine children with critical illnesses. Their partnership has done far more than fund wishes. It has expanded awareness of our mission, inspired new supporters, and connected more families to the hope and joy of a wish.

We are incredibly grateful for their dedication, generosity, and thoughtful storytelling, which have helped share the power of a wish with communities across Maine. 💙⭐

➡Learn more about their impact: https://wgme.com/features/make-a-wish-maine/cbs13-fox23-named-make-a-wish-maines-wish-granter-of-the-year

CC: WGME CBS 13 News, Portland; FOX23 Maine