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 11,000 children in 57 Pennsylvania and 23 West Virginia counties in our 26-year history.

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

Our Donors

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Spot Says… You can support the Make-A-Wish Foundation through your local United Way. Email us at email@wishworld.org to learn more.

Makeover Magic

The Make-A-Wish Foundation Converts Hannah’s Basement into a Teenager’s Dream

Like most teenage girls, 13-year-old Hannah craves her own personal time and space. Hannah wished for her family’s basement to be transformed into her own mini-apartment.

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.

New Wish Kid Captain Charts His Course as a Buccaneer

Ahoy! Raise yer swords and grab yer mates! Tyler, the newest pirate in Pennsylvania, is back from his excursion to unchartered territories, and he is ready to duel!

Dillon explores some of nature’s greatest wonders at Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons

Thirteen-year-old Dillon of Greensburg, PA, loves the outdoors. He enjoys fishing, hiking, and hunting so it is no surprise when he wished to go to one of America’s greatest national parks, Yellowstone.