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Skate, donate and have fun! (24/05/2013)

ATB Skate Warehouse are supporting Make-A-Wish with a unique charity fun day at their skate park on Wednesday 29th May. The fundraiser has been inspired by 11 year old Harry Kemp, from Swindon, who recently had his fast-train wish granted - you can read more about Harry's wish *here*. After Harry recently visited the skate park, the staff decided that they wanted to to hold a charity fun...

See our latest newsletter, online (02/05/2013)

Here's a direct link to the new issue of our newsletter, 'I Wish...'. This is the latest issue, covering May - August 2013. We publish three times a year; the next issue is due in August. *Wish child Deakon* Please click here to enjoy our new issue... You can: ...

“He had a smile on his face the whole day” (01/05/2013)

Thomas had been having headaches for some time. The doctor advised Mum Stephanie to come back for a check-up in a couple of months. But when he started falling asleep at strange times, Thomas was rushed to a specialist unit in Bristol. “Everything changed that...

Take on the Beard and Moustache Competition! (29/04/2013)

Ten year old Chloe, from Chard in Somerset, had her wish to go to Paris granted in April last year. Since she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in September 2011, Dad Andy (see picture above) has raised more than £6,000 for the various charities...

Could your child win the Buyagift Young Authors Competition? (28/04/2013)

Does your child enjoy books and stories of all stripes and types? Could they be the next J.K. Rowling? Special offers website Buyagift has announced its first Young Authors competition – a chance for budding writers to see their work made into their very...

A volunteering story… (05/03/2013)

Last May, Reading-based actor and businessman Kevin Hallett decided to run the Reading Half Marathon for us. He’s since signed up to become a volunteer and recently attended his first fundraising event and cheque presentation. Here he tells us all about it: *By Kevin Hallett* I...

Book a holiday - and fundraise for wishes! (26/02/2013)

We’re delighted to announce a fantastic new way of raising funds for Make-A-Wish – just by going on holiday! \"\"[http://makeawish.rivieratravel.co.uk/] Award-winning escorted tours operator Riviera Travel[http://makeawish.rivieratravel.co.uk/]is going to donate 10% of the full cost of any holiday booked by supporters of Make-A-Wish. Voted the UK’s Second Best...

Heart radio appeal launched to help seriously ill children (14/02/2013)

We're thrilled to announce that we're one of the charities being supported by this year's Heart radio Have a Heart appeal! Have a Heart is the charity of Heart radio, and aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged children living in the communities that Heart...

New study reveals impact of wishes on seriously ill children (13/02/2013)

A new study has found that a third of parents whose children receive a wish through Make-A-Wish see an improvement in their child’s physical health after their wish has been granted. The study, which is the first of its kind to have been carried out...

Make-A-Wish Ball puts stars in the mood for romance! (12/02/2013)

*Daniel Brocklebank, Hayley Tamaddon, Linda Lusadi, Sam Kane * A host of celebrities attended the Make-A-Wish Valentine’s Ball on Saturday night, held at The Dorchester in London. *Auctioneer Christopher Biggins* A great night was had by all, with guests enjoying cocktails and a superb three-course dinner from...