Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia

Our Mission

The Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia grants wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. We are proud to have served more than 12,500 children in 57 Pennsylvania and 23 West Virginia counties in our 28-year history.

More than 85% of all donations fund wish granting activities.

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Spot Says… A combined 89 percent of nurses, doctors, social workers and child life specialists surveyed say they believe that the wish experience can influence wish kids' physical health.

Deep Sea Fishing

Jonathan's Dream Comes True In Nags Head, NC

Jonathon, a 16-year-old boy from Peterson, W.V., loves fishing and the outdoors like many other boys his age. When asked what his most heartfelt wish would be, his choice was easy. He chose a fishing trip to Nags Head, N.C.

Deyna Celebrates Her 18th Birthday with a Special “Quinceañera” Style Fiesta

Deyna of Reading, PA was unable to have a Quinceañera celebration because of her illness. So when she had the chance to be granted a wish, she knew a Decimoctavo fiesta, or 18th birthday party, would be the perfect wish.

Zoe’s Dream for a Castle Playhouse Becomes A Reality

Zoe, an eight-year-old from White Oak, PA, likes to pretend that she is a princess like Ariel of The Little Mermaid. It was no surprise, then, when Zoe wished for a castle playhouse so she could make her dreams of becoming a princess more of a reality.

Princess Nikita's Bedroom is Tranformed into a Castle

Once upon a time, a beautiful girl named Nikita wanted to live like a princess. When given the opportunity to be granted her fondest wish, Nikita eagerly leapt at the chance to have her room made fit for a princess.

Haley's Swimming Pool 'The Highlight of the Year'

Like most kids her age, Haley loves the summer time and playing outdoors. When she was approached about her wish, Haley decided she wanted her very own swimming pool in her backyard.