Make-A-Wish® San Diego

Aegis is an inquisitive 6-year-old boy who loves space, spaceships, and of course astronauts so Make-A-Wish San Diego teamed up with some incredible partners (Virgin Galactic , To The Stars Academy of Arts & Science, To The Stars, Inc., Tom DeLonge, and Gnarlywood) to make Aegis’ wish come true. Be a part of our vast community of wish heroes by donating today. https://bit.ly/3kNOk0B Produced by: Matt Thompson Productions

Make-A-Wish San Diego grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses in our community and we are HIRING for an Operations Coordinator. Please check out the job description to learn more about the role and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gTC6DNZb

At the age of three, Iuliana's wish was to go to Disney World to meet her favorite Disney princesses. She is a vibrant and active kid who loves crafts, singing, dancing and spending time with her family. Today, we are thrilled to share that Iuliana, at six years old, has just graduated from kindergarten! Despite her leukemia diagnosis, her enthusiasm and zest for life continue to inspire everyone around her. When asked how things are going with Iuliana, her father Rene stated, "Things are going great. Iuli is not just surviving but thriving". Congratulations, Iuliana, on this wonderful milestone!

We are currently accepting Summer Internship applications! At Make-A-Wish, we are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day. We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in an internship with Make-A-Wish, please see the Summer 2024 Internship Application below! https://lnkd.in/gmdEcKaM

There’s still time to be a Wish Hero at Make-A-Wish® San Diego! If you’re looking to make a difference in San Diego, we would love for you to become a Wish Granter. This is a special volunteer opportunity where you would work with a local child and help them determine their one true wish! Thanks to our community partners like the San Diego Padres, we’re able to grant wishes for kids like Eric who wished to be a San Diego Padres for the day. And special thanks to Fernando Tatis, whose support and involvement have been invaluable in spreading the message of hope and joy in our community. Click the link here to apply to be a Wish Granter today: https://lnkd.in/e4yTm6p9

Our volunteer application cycle is now OPEN and we are recruiting wish-granting, special event, and office volunteers. Volunteers are at the heart of granting wishes in our community! We especially need bilingual Spanish-speaking wish granters to help determine wishes with our local families. Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/gGCsR9Q

Congratulations to our very own Lisa Paul-Hill with Wheelhouse Credit Union for being nominated for the San Diego Business Journal's "Women of Influence" 50 over 50 list! We are honored to have Lisa as Make-A-Wish® San Diego's current Board Chair who is a true champion for wish kids in the community.   You can read the issue here: https://lnkd.in/dshaQ7Gv   #WomenOfInfluence #SanDiegoLeaders #CommunityFirst 

Thank you to #spotlightonthecommunity for hosting us to talk about granting local wishes! Drew Schlosberg Suzanne (Albert) Husby Christine Reed https://lnkd.in/gXQ9RjuC

Thank you to all the volunteers with Associated General Contractors of America who came out yesterday to build Chris' man cave wish. We are so grateful for partners like AGC, it takes a whole community to grant wishes for kids with critical illnesses!