Make-A-Wish Michigan began in 1984 when Joshua, an 11-year-old from Tecumseh, wished to go to Walt Disney World® Resort. Fourteen other courageous children experienced the joy of a wish in that first year. Today, Make-A-Wish Michigan grants wishes to hundreds of Michigan children annually, granting more than 12,500 wishes in its history. Our goal in 2026 is to grant over 500 wishes.
The mission of Make-A-Wish Michigan is elegantly simple: We create life-changing wishes for Michigan kids with critical illnesses. Our vision is to grant a wish for every eligible child in Michigan.
To learn more about Make-A-Wish Michigan, visit our chapter's website.
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
9 out of 10 wish kids
reported that the wish experience relieved them from traumatic stress.
100% of medical providers
report that the wish experience improves a child’s – and their own – emotional well-being.
9 out of 10 wish kids
reported that they felt more joyful, confident, and hopeful for their future.
8 out of 10 medical providers
reported that a wish is a necessary part of a child’s treatment journey.
9 out of 10 wish parents
report that their child’s wish experience strengthened their relationship with loved ones.
When a wish comes true it creates strength, hope and transformation in a child - and community
