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. 

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Donate airline miles for smiles

Transform lives by donating unused airline miles for a child's wish to come true.

Dom using the force with his Star Wars friends

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. 

Hailey outside of treehouse

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. 

Jade concentrates playing violin

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! 

Leona hugging mom in pirate costumer

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. 

Vicente holding ball in his new backyard.

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. 

Jazmyn smiling

Create A Legacy through Planned Giving  

Turn your gift into something that grants wishes for generations to come.

Irene & wish kid

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.