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.

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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.

Princess in Pink

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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. more
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Stirring Up Wishes with Betty Crocker!

Give a little, get a lot! This year, Betty Crocker... more

Walk for Wishes at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community

Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the Highmark Walk for a... more

Home Office's Feathered Neighbors

The chapter headquarters in Pittsburgh is located in The Gulf... more
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Craig Adams and Max Talbot pose for a funny photo with wish kid Kaitlyn. Walkers were treated to breakfast and lunch, thanks to our generous sponsors and in-kind donors: Old Time Coffee, Donut Connection, Chick-fil-A and the US Food Service.
NAIFA Pittsburgh recently finished their 19th year of making wishes come true. They held a very successful golf tournament and raised $3,400.  They have raised more than $55,000 over the past 19 years. Pictured here is Al Todd with a colleague. President and CEO Judi Stone interviews 11-year-old Deondre, whose wish for a shopping spree was fulfilled this past year. Stella!, the Make-A-Wish mascot, hangs out with wish kids and volunteers at Station Square during Pittsburgh's Light Up Night 2009.