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 9,000 children in 57 Pennsylvania and 23 West Virginia counties in our 26-year history.

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

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Spot Says… For the second year in a row, our Make-A-Wish chapter has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, showing sound fiscal management and responsibility.

10,000 WISHES AND 25 YEARS STRONG

Jacob's Wish to be a Pittsburgh Penguin Marks Milestone for the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Jacob, an 8-year-old from Connellsville, started his day as an honorary Pittsburgh Penguin with a meeting with team General Manager Ray Shero to sign his contract.

Ashley’s Wish for a Shopping Spree Comes True

For most 17-year-old girls, nothing beats a day filled with shopping. After experiencing her shopping spree wish, Ashley of Renfrew, Pa., cannot disagree. From the moment the limo pulled up to her house, Ashley was all smiles.

A wish of prehistoric proportions as we celebrate our 7,000th wish

Six-year-old Zack knew immediately what he wanted for his wish—his very own Tyrannosaurus Rex in his backyard. But he didn’t know when, or how rather, it would arrive.

B.J.’s Basement is Transformed into an Electronic Game Room

B.J. especially loves hanging out with his friends and playing video games. When asked what he wanted to wish for, B.J. knew he wanted to have some new electronics so he could create a fun game room in his basement.

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.