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

Featured Donor

Spot Says… Last year, we granted 324 wishes to Disney World or Disney cruises, delivered 26 computers and installed 20 swimming pools.

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.

Haley is Barry's Biggest Fan

Move over Lola! 12-year-old Haley of Pittsburgh, PA, is Barry Manilow’s biggest new fan. Haley and her family met the singer after his show at the Hilton Theater in Las Vegas.

Marissa takes on the west coast

Ten-year-old Marissa of Lower Burrell, PA, was nervous for her first plane ride to sunny California. Disneyland was her destination spot so that did not stop her from boarding the plane. A great trip set before her and the anxious feeling quickly passed

Welcome to the Southwest Sammy

As 17-year-old Sammy's eyes were glued to the television set, the only wish that came to this Patriots' fan mind was to be a part of the biggest event of the year, the Superbowl.

Micah is welcomed to the Aloha Stadium

What better way for a huge sports fan to spend an otherwise cold week in February than in the state of Hawaii at the Aloha Stadium for the 2007 Pro Bowl.