Results from the 2022 Wish Impact Survey

In 2010, Make-A-Wish led a study that defined the impact of wishes on the children, siblings, parents and medical professionals that are part of the wish journey. This first-of-its-kind study provided quantitative measures of the impact of the Make-A-Wish mission. Now in 2022, this research has been expanded to a much larger population of Make-A-Wish families and medical professionals who overwhelmingly agree the positive effects of a wish can include improved physical, emotional and mental strength and well-being.

“Her wish will bring joy to all of us by seeing how happy she is. It’ll give us all a place to play and have fun with Clara where she will enjoy it the most.”

- Wish Kid Clara’s mom, Megan

“Our child was really struggling mentally, emotionally, and physically from his ongoing treatments. Our wish experience came at the perfect time and allowed our child to put the stresses of treatment aside, even if only for a short while.” - Wish mom Amy

9 10OUT OF wish alumni said their wish brought their family closer together.

“Hao Hao has faced many challenging medical situations. I have seen the effects on him as well as on his siblings. To get a camper for his wish would bring some much-needed excitement and opportunity to invest in happy family memories.” - Wish Kid Hao Hao’s mom, Heather

95% of wish alumni said the wish helped them overcome feelings of sadness.

Make-A-Wish recognized

We’re thrilled to announce that Make-A-Wish has been recognized as the #1 Most Trusted Nonprofit Operating Locally Across 50 States! We’re proud to uphold this mark of quality and excellence, based on 2022 Morning Consult data. Thank you to supporters like you who have positioned Make-A-Wish to be the nation’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, operating in every community in the United States.

Driving for Dreams

More than 40 vehicles are driving South Dakota’s roads to help kids! Driving For Dreams provides an opportunity to promote your company and Make-A-Wish while adopting the wish of a child with a critical illness in South Dakota.

Levels are $1,500, $3,000 or $6,000 a year. Any business with company vehicles is welcome to participate. By participating in Driving For Dreams, you can transform the lives of children with critical illnesses.

Learn more by contacting us at 800.640.9198 or info@sdmt.wish.org

WW Tire in Brookings, SD is one of eight locations in South Dakota that support our Driving for Dreams program.