Ways To Help

For a child with a life-threatening medical condition, a wish experience can provide hope, strength and joy… helping to give back much of what their illness has taken away. A wish can help a child forget about being sick, and inspire them to keep making plans for the future.

You have the power to help grant a wish to a local child. There are many ways to make a difference, including sponsoring an event, donating air miles, or volunteering your time. On average, a wish is granted every 3 days in Western New York and you can be a part of one of these incredible stories.

Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to help. We invite you to share the power of a wish® whether you can give a few hours each month or a few days each year.

You can help make the wishes of special children come true in your local community when you become a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Western New York. Our mission is only possible thanks to the dedication of our volunteers.

Donate

A wish is granted every 40 minutes. Donate in honor of a loved one, become a monthly giver, and more. Help grant wishes today! We welcome all levels of donation, whether it’s a one-time gift, a monthly donation or the establishment of a matching gifts program.

You can donate by mail, online, at work, as part of a matching-gifts program, and even by purchasing select Make-A-Wish Foundation® -branded products.

Sponsor

Every wish is a unique and memorable experience for the wish child, the wish family and all those who participate in the wish. And many donors say they began their support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and its endearing mission after hearing a child’s memorable wish story.

Now you can help create more heartwarming stories for children with life-threatening medical conditions through the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Western New York Adopt-A-Wish program. This giving option allows donors to fund a single wish experience in its entirety.