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 27-year history.

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

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

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Heather becomes the newest player for the Pittsburgh Steelers

When ten-year-old Heather, diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, was given the chance to make a wish, she knew she wanted to see her favorite football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, in action. more
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A Golfer's Dream Come True: Elliott Company Golfer's Dream Package Tickets Now on Sale

Tickets are available now for the Golfer's Dream Package Raffle,... more

Be a part of the Walk for Strength 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Saturday, August 7, 2010; 9 a.m. startHartwood AcresMiddle Road Entrance... more

The Spring Hill Foundation Makes Generous Donation to the Simone Stefanelli Endowment Fund

Donna Caputo of the Spring Hill Foundation recently presented a... more
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Erin is all smiles after ringing up a big sale. Wish child Caitlin writes a note to Santa at the Lehigh Valley Macy's Believe Desk. Golfer Ray Gregorek is happy to receive his golfer gift presented by committee member Kathy Marianelli. For his senior project, Shaler Area High School student Mike Lydon held a softball tournament for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  He raised $3,588.80 and presented the proceeds to Make-A-Wish Development Coordinator Elizabeth Bach on October 13, 2009. Bob Maxwell (back right) organized the KOMAX Business Solutions 5th Annual Charity Golf Tourney in South Charleston, WV, which fully funded two wishes.