News & Stories

Two years on from the first lockdown, Make-A-Wish UK's CEO, Jason Suckley reflects on how we've had to learn and adapt as an organisation, in the wake of the Covid pandemic. Read more

Anthony has turned his extraordinary near-death experience into an opportunity to inspire others. As such, he was kind enough to give us a rare in-person motivational talk at our Reading Hub. Read more

You’ve heard of the phrase ‘walking encyclopaedia’? Well Lindsey Thurlow is a running one! There’s not much she doesn’t know about choosing a challenge, maximising fundraising, and staying nourished. Read more

On 20th November 2021, STARboard, our Children and Young People's Board, met for the first time in person at our Hub in Reading after working together virtually for 18 months. It was a jam-packed day. Read more

Zahra, sister of wish child Sophia, tells us about the impact of her sister's wish and how creative writing has helped her cope with the pressures that serious illness can place on the whole family. Read more