Together, we grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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22 Sep 2025
We are thrilled to share that in fiscal year 2025, Make-A-Wish Connecticut granted 231 life-changing wishes! ππ₯³
We can't wait to see the magic fiscal year 2026 will bring, and can't wait for YOU to be a part of all the exciting events and wishes ahead. π
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ποΈβ¨ Join us at the Trumbull Ladies' Annual Tag Sale! β¨ποΈ
The Trumbull Ladies are excited to bring you amazing finds, all while supporting a great cause! Every purchase helps Make-A-Wish Connecticut make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. ππ
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Last Saturday, three of our wish alumni returned to hang their stars on our Reflection Bridge β a symbol of hope, strength, and the lasting impact a wish can create. π
Are you a Make-A-Wish Connecticut wish alumni? Email alumni@ct.wish.org for more information. β
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40 cars. 40 years.
We're celebrating 40 years of granting wishes in Connecticut β and we're doing it with your help. We need 40 donated vehicles to fund wishes for kids facing critical illnesses.
Free towing. Tax deduction. A child's life transformed. π
ct.wish.org/cardonation
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π» Summer of Wishes β Save the Date π»
July 18β26
Over 300,000 sunflowers are expected to bloom at our annual Sunflowers for Wishes event at Buttonwood Farmπ»π
To learn more visit ct.wish.org/sunflowers.
#SummerOfWishes #SunflowersForWishes #MakeAWishCT #WishMore
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When Eyden was just eight months old, his familyβs world changed in an instant when he was diagnosed with a heart condition.
Today, this brave 7-year-old is thriving β and his joyful spirit continues to shine as he waits for his wish to go to Rocking Horse Ranch to come true. π
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Weβre thrilled to share that 18 wishes were granted in May β each wish bringing hope and joy to children across Connecticut. π
Visit ct.wish.org/40 to learn how you can help us make more wishes come true! π
#MakeawishCT40 #WishesGranted #MakeAWishCT
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βοΈ Summer is here, and so are amazing ways to support Make-A-Wish Connecticut! Join us at our upcoming events and help create brighter days for wish kids across the state. πβ¨
Check out all the details and mark your calendars: ct.wish.org/our-events
#SummerofWishes #MAWCT40
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In honor our 40th anniversary, we have a simple goal: 40 vehicle donations to grant 40 life-changing wishes. π
Vehicle donations help fund the joy and hope that a wish provides, all with the convenience of free pickup and a tax deduction for you.
ct.wish.org/cardonation
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Today we celebrate Natalia, whose incredible courage and resilience has inspired us all. After bravely battling a brain tumor and finishing her very last round of chemotherapy, Natalia is finally off to The Walt Disney World Resort for a well-deserved adventure! π
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With the hope of a wish, children with critical illnesses discover renewed optimism for brighter days ahead. Like Evan whose wish to go to the Walt Disney World Resort was a welcomed escape. Evan said "it made me feel free"π
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In April, we granted 18 magical wishes! π
Visit ct.wish.org/40 to learn how you can help us make more wishes come true! π
#MakeawishCT40
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Today is #WorldWishDay! On this day, we honor Chris, whose wish sparked a global movement β & celebrate the hope, strength & joy that wishes continue to bring to children & families in our community. π
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Our Evening of Wishes silent auction is open!
Even if youβre not with us in person, you can take home something unforgettable. From keepsakes to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, thereβs something waiting to be discovered.
Register and bid online NOW at ct.wish.org/gala!
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Celebrate 40 years of wishes β with Renee DiNino, Director of Community Affairs at WFSB and host of Hello CT, and Scot Haney, Meteorologist and co-host of Better Connecticut, as our emcees for the night! β¨
Hotel rooms at our special rate close 4/17!
πct.wish.org/gala
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WishMakers are at the heart of our community. π
Showing up with your time, talent or resources can change a childβs life β¦ and yours, too.
Become a #WishMaker this World Wish Month: ct.wish.org/world-wish-month
#WishMakersWanted
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In March, we granted 23 magical wishes! π
Thank you to all of our WishMakers who make these life-changing experiences possible! π
Visit wishmaker.org/ct or go to the #linkinbio to learn how you can help us make more wishes come true!
#MakeawishCT40
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Every great story begins with a single momentβ¦
On May 2, be part of one that changes lives.
Join us for our Evening of WishesΒ gala as we celebrate 40 years of hope, joy, and wishes that have shaped our community, and help us write our next chapter.
β¨ ct.wish.org/gala
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π Wish Big Wear Blue π
We're kicking off World Wish Month with a month of blue to help make wishes come true. Schools across Connecticut are joining us by wearing blue and spreading hope all month long.
Want to get involved? Reach out to Darby at dhudd@ct.wish.org β
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World Wish Month is here! π
Weβre celebrating the people who power wishes β and inviting you to discover how you can be part of that impact. π
Learn what it means to be a #WishMaker and how your support can help grant more wishes: ct.wish.org/world-wish-month
#WishMakersWanted
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Help us find 40 new monthly WishMakers for World Wish Month π
First 40 new $10 /month donors in April receive a MAWCT swag bag.
π Join today: ct.wish.org/monthly
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