Make-A-Wish International Secures $0 Funding

Make-A-Wish International has secured an undisclosed amount of investment capital from investors. This funding round represents a strategic injection of resources aimed at advancing the organization's global mission to create life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Since its founding in 1980, Make-A-Wish has grown into the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, successfully granting over 615,000 wishes across nearly 50 countries and territories. The organization’s core work involves providing unique experiences that restore the childhood often stolen by a critical illness diagnosis. These wish experiences are recognized for their positive impact, contributing to improved physical, psychological, and emotional well-being for the children involved. Every 25 seconds, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, making them eligible for a wish, underscoring the continuous and pressing demand for Make-A-Wish’s services. The newly secured investment capital will enable Make-A-Wish International to bolster its operational capabilities and expand its reach globally. The organization plans to use the funds for strategic growth initiatives, including strengthening its infrastructure to support more wish-granting activities and enhancing its programs to serve a greater number of eligible children and their families. This financial backing from investors highlights a recognition of the profound social impact and the robust operational framework that supports Make-A-Wish’s mission, which is executed with the support of generous donors, staff, and over 27,000 volunteers worldwide. This funding positions Make-A-Wish International to accelerate its efforts in bringing hope and joy to children with critical illnesses globally. The organization anticipates that this capital will be instrumental in expanding its capacity to grant even more wishes, ensuring that the transformative power of a wish-come-true continues to reach those who need it most, contributing to their recovery and well-being in the years ahead.