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 25-year history.

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

Our Donors

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Spot Says… The chapter has more than 450 wishes pending right now!

Go-Go Gadget Shopping Spree

Lisa shops for electronics

Fourteen-year-old Lisa of Wilkes Barre, PA, is a very active teen. You can find her on the basketball court shooting hoops or writing poetry in her spare time.

Emile Cruises to Alaska

Fourteen-year-old Emile of State College, PA, always knew he wanted to visit Alaska and discover what the serene state had to offer. It was a natural choice for him to pick an Alaskan cruise and he couldn’t wait to embark on the journey.

Alexander Wishes in Hi-Definition

Sixteen-year-old Alexander of Bethel Park, PA, is busy due to his many interests. Movies and video games are on the top of his to-do list and this includes watching his favorite movie, "Hunt for Red October"

You're never too young to love the luxury of a shopping spree

When a shiny black limousine pulled up outside Ross Park Mall, spectators gathered to see who could be inside. A local celebrity? A special dignitary?

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.