Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana

10/30/2026

💙🍄 Andres’ wish was a Mario fan’s dream come true! 🍄💙
When it comes to favorites, 6-year-old Andres from Houston keeps it simple: favorite book? Mario. Favorite show? Mario. Favorite cake? Mario! It’s safe to say he’s Mario’s #1 fan.

His greatest wish was to visit Super Nintendo World and step into the world of his favorite characters, including Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and even Bowser! From thrilling adventures to unforgettable character encounters, Andres soaked up every magical moment of his wish experience. Just one look at the smiles on his face says it all. Andres was overjoyed every step of the way!

A special thank you to our friends at Halliburton for helping make wishes like Andres’ come true and creating life-changing memories for children and their families. 💙✨

10/29/2026

Last week, Chi Omega LSU welcomed wish kids Harper and Gabe to their annual Swishes for Wishes fundraiser, creating an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 💙✨

These incredible ladies have raised more than $60,000 for Make-A-Wish so far this year! From the dunk tank to shooting hoops, there was no shortage of smiles and excitement throughout the event. 😊

A huge thank you to Chi Omega LSU for your continued dedication to our mission and for making Harper and Gabe feel so special. We are so grateful for your support! 🌟

10/28/2026

🎯 Help Us Fill the Course! 🎯
The countdown is on! We're just weeks away from the 4th Annual Shoot for the Stars Sporting Clays Tournament presented by EOG Resources on December 8, 2026, at Greater Houston Sports Club, and we're looking to fill the course with supporters ready to make a difference. 💙

Gather your team, enjoy a day of friendly competition, and help grant life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Every shooter, team, and sponsor helps bring hope, strength, and joy to wish kids and their families. 💫

Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible event. Let's fill every spot on the course and make an even bigger impact together! ⭐ Register your team or explore sponsorship opportunities today https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0013c00001qMjqtAAC/events/vevt:24d7b980-bb31-4ca3-a299-94214ec3e520/home/story

10/27/2026

Our 2026–27 Teen Leadership Council is officially underway! 🎉🚀
This year, more than 150 incredible students across the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana are stepping up to make a difference through our Teen Leadership Council program. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish as they help create hope, spread joy, and make wishes come true for local children facing critical illnesses. 💙⭐

A special thank you to Topgolf Baton Rouge and Five O Fore Golf Entertainment for hosting our Louisiana kickoffs once again. Your continued support helps make this program possible, and we’re so grateful to have you as partners in our mission! 💫

Interested in learning more about our Teen Leadership Council program? Visit https://wish.org/texgulf/teen-leadership-council

10/26/2026

Wish celebrations are the perfect way to kick off an unforgettable adventure, and our friends at NOV gave 4-year-old Andrew a sendoff he'll never forget! 💙

Andrew's greatest wish is to visit Disney World, where he can't wait to meet his favorite characters, explore Animal Kingdom, and ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. 🚂🐭

The night before his wish reveal, Andrew wrote a heartfelt letter to Mickey Mouse, sharing all the things he dreamed of doing at Disney and even asking if he could come visit if he was good. The very next day, Andrew and his family arrived at a baseball field for a surprise celebration where the NOV team told him they were Disney ambassadors and had a special message from Mickey himself: his wish was coming true! ✨

At one point, Andrew leaned over to his mom and whispered, "Do these people work for Mickey?" 💙☺️

The fun didn't stop there! Thanks to NOV, Andrew also enjoyed an exciting wildlife encounter where he met an alligator, crocodile, turtles, and even held a snake. 🐊🐢🐍

Thank you, NOV, for creating such a magical day and helping make unforgettable memories for Andrew and his family!

10/23/2026

New Orleans friends! If you're part of the Mardijong Monday Krewe, you can help bring joy to local wish kids by bringing one NEW, unwrapped toy each Monday when you gather. 🎭🀄 **Gifts for kids ages 12-18 are needed.

And for our Houston friends, mark your calendars! 📅 Join us for Mardijong for Wishes on December 10. Stay tuned for more details. Tickets and event information will be available soon! ⭐🎟

In November, we’re inviting our Mardijong Monday Krewe to bring one NEW, unwrapped toy to help us spread a little Christmas magic!

On December 10th, we’ll deliver all of your generous donations to Mahjong for Wishes, helping make the holidays a little brighter for children who deserve so much joy.

We have always believed that mahjong is about so much more than the game. It’s about gathering people, building community, and using our tables to make a difference.

So grab a toy, bring it to the table, and let’s show what this incredible NOLA mahjong Krewe can do when we come together! 💜

Made for the game. Meant for Good.

10/22/2026

THANK YOU, Gexa Energy, for throwing Peyton an unforgettable Home Alone-themed celebration ahead of her upcoming wish trip to visit New York City for her very own Home Alone 2 experience! 🗽

The Gexa team went all out to bring the magic of NYC during the holidays to life, creating a special day filled with excitement, joy, and memories Peyton and her family will cherish forever. ✨ We're so grateful for partners like Gexa who help create life-changing moments for wish kids when they need them most. 💙 Your generosity and dedication make wishes like Peyton's possible!

A special thank you to KHOU 11 News for helping share Peyton's story and celebrate her incredible wish journey! 💫

Eight-year-old Peyton loves "Home Alone 2" and dreams of experiencing New York City just like Kevin. Gexa Energy and Make-A-Wish help turn that dream into reality.

10/21/2026

Austin's LSU Football wish came true! 💜💛🏈

Austin, a devoted LSU fan from Richmond, TX, wished to experience LSU Football from the sidelines at Tiger Stadium during the LSU vs. Texas A&M University game. From a behind-the-scenes tour of the football practice facility to the iconic Victory Walk, Austin was treated like a true VIP every step of the way. The excitement of being on the sidelines and taking in the energy of game day created unforgettable memories for Austin and his family. And to make it even sweeter, LSU dominated the game! 👏

These are the moments wishes are made of. Thank you, LSU Football, for making Austin's wish possible and showing him what it means to be part of Tiger Nation. 🐯

10/20/2026

Dig into the brand-new Wishes Snackbox, now on board United. ✈️

Packed with treats selected by 7-year-old wish kid Chantz and featuring artwork designed by wish kids Elise, Eli, and Isabella, this Snackbox grants life-changing wishes. 🌟

United Airlines is donating $1 to Make-A-Wish America for every Wishes Snackbox sold, up to $250,000, helping more wishes soar. 💙

On board now for a limited time!