Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York

Places for Maddie’s wish! 🤩

As Maddie navigates her critical illness, performing has become increasingly challenging. Yet, through unexpected medical flare-ups and surgeries, she has never missed a show. Theater has always been a bright light in her life, an escape from her reality, and a source of inspiration that led her to wish to perform on a Broadway stage.

Maddie's wish came true as she stepped on stage alongside the incredible cast and crew of And Juliet Broadway. Just like Juliet, Maddie’s story is a reminder that she is the author of her own story. 🖋️✨

BroadwayWorld

New York, we heard you roar! 👏

Last night at our 2026 Gala, you brought the energy, the heart, and the joy to the room. We're proud to share that together, we raised a record-breaking $2.3 million (and counting) to continue granting wishes for kids with critical illnesses right here in New York. 🎉

Thank you for showing up and showing out for wish kids. We couldn't have done it without you. 💙

New York, we’re ready for you… now all that’s missing is YOU! ✨

The 2026 Make-A-Wish Gala is tomorrow, and we can’t wait to celebrate the life-changing power of a wish with our incredible Metro New York community. 💙

Can’t join us in person? You can still be part of the celebration! Follow along on our stories for all the behind-the-scenes moments, and bid in our silent auction to help grant wishes from wherever you are.

Visit https://bit.ly/49E2UnV to explore the auction and start bidding. See you tomorrow! 🎉

We’re sitting down with Bettirose, a wish kid, cancer survivor, and author of her very own book, "Althea." 📖💫

Diagnosed with cancer on her first day of 8th grade, Bettirose faced a journey she never expected. Through it all, she found strength in her story, which inspired "Althea," a fantasy novel rooted in her battle with leukemia.

Writing "Althea" was her wish, but hearing readers connect with it continues to give her hope as she steps into adulthood. 💙

Hear from Bettirose about what makes "Althea" so special, and discover her story at your local bookstore. 📚

Run the 2027 Tokyo Marathon with Team Make-A-Wish! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💫

If you’ve ever wished of taking on one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors in one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the world, now is your chance. Join Team Make-A-Wish and race through Tokyo’s iconic sights, all while helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses right here in New York.

Run, don’t walk, to https://bit.ly/4dMNsXI to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and make your miles matter. 🌟

Erik’s wish journey is out of this world. 🚀

Erik's parents shared that the year Erik was in treatment was one of the most difficult years of their lives, but Erik was the bravest of them all. During chemotherapy, he found escape in watching rocket launch videos. He soon started dressing up like an astronaut because it made him feel brave.

For his wish, Erik finally stepped into the world he had only seen from a hospital bed with a visit to the Kennedy Space Center. The highlight was watching a real rocket launch right before his eyes!
“This wish is a breath of fresh air for our family and a celebration of how far he’s come,” his parents shared.

Erik’s journey is taking off into a new chapter filled with hope. 🌟 You can help more wishes lift off this by visiting https://bit.ly/42XZAjB. 💙