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.

Our Donors

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Spot Says… Last year, we fulfilled 390 Walt Disney World^® Resort or Disney Cruise Line^® wishes, 56 dreams to go on a shopping spree, 31 celebrity meetings, 16 wishes for play sets or play houses and 16 swimming pool wishes.

A Birthday Party To Remember

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.

Reading Wish Kid Visits Her Favorite Stores

Even though 14-year-old Monique has many different interests, she knew exactly what she wanted for her wish -- a shopping spree!

Haiti Earthquake Survivor's Wish Comes True

Haiti earthquake survivor Kenson was brought to Pittsburgh for cancer treatments and was thrilled at the opportunity to be granted his wish for a laptop computer.

Bruce becomes the perfect addition to Tyler's family

Some kids wish for a trip to the Walt Disney World® resort or to go on an exciting shopping spree. But two-and-a-half-year-old Tyler of Lewiston, Pa., had a different idea. He wanted a puppy of his very own.

Ashley becomes a member of Bobby Labonte’s Pit Crew

As a devoted NASCAR fan, eighteen-year-old Ashley decided that she wanted to see the racing action up close as a member of NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte's pit crew.