Ways to Get Involved
Thanks to passionate supporters like you, Make-A-Wish shines a light of hope for children fighting critical illnesses when they need it most.
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses during their darkest days. Whether you are an individual donor, corporate sponsor, fundraising advocate, or volunteer, your generous support transforms lives, one wish at a time.
Donate airline miles for smiles!
Transform lives by donating unused airline miles for a child's wish to come true.
Fundraising empowers you to make a greater impact
Whether it’s through athletic events, lemonade stands or birthday fundraisers, passionate supporters rally their networks to grant wishes in their communities.
Volunteers are the backbone of making wishes come true
They are at the airport greeting a wish family, delivering gifts or helping a child determine a heartfelt wish. Share your time and talents as a volunteer and transform a child’s life.
Corporate sponsors transform lives
Our generous local corporate sponsors help grant life-changing wishes through innovative and customized sponsorship programs. Learn how your company can make a difference today!
There are many other ways to support
Make-A-Wish
Whether you donate airline miles, Adopt-A-Wish® or establish a charitable giving plan – there are so many ways you can transform kids' lives.
Turn your car into a child's wish
Avoid the hassle of selling or trading, donate your unwanted car or vehicle and help grant life-changing wishes.
Create A Legacy through Planned Giving
Turn your gift into something that grants wishes for generations to come.
Support Wishes In Honor of Irene Oberbauer
In memory of longtime supporter Irene Oberbauer, Make-A-Wish San Diego has established an endowment fund in her name to grant wishes in perpetuity.