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Meaghan Stovel McKnight, Chief Executive Officer Of Make-A-Wish Canada, Earns Spot Among Canada’s Most Powerful Women

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Make-A-Wish® Canada Appoints Zulu Alpha Kilo as Creative Agency of Record

October 15, 2024, Toronto, Ontario—Make-A-Wish Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of Zulu Alpha Kilo as its creative agency of record.

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More Than 377,000 Canadians Connected Through Wishes in 2023

Make-A-Wish® Canada’s 2023 Annual Impact Report reveals a country unified in support of the wellness of children with critical illness.

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43 Canadian Landmarks Light Up Blue for World Wish Day on April 29th

43 landmarks across Canada will be illuminated in blue on April 29th to commemorate World Wish Day®

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Volunteers of the Year Recognized by Make-A-Wish® | Rêves d’enfants Canada

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, four exceptional individuals across Canada have been selected as Volunteers of the Year for Make-A-Wish

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Make-A-Wish Canada Partnering With Autism Canada To Strengthen Communication With Non-speaking Wish Kids

Make-A-Wish® Canada has partnered with Autism Canada to provide specialized training to Make-A-Wish staff

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What Canadians are Wishing for this Holiday Season: Share Your Wish for a Chance to Win

As the holiday season approaches, Canadians are eagerly making their wish lists and dreaming of the perfect gifts.

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Make-a-Wish Canada Launches New Wishgifts to Make More Children’s Wishes Come True

Make-A-Wish® Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of its new charity gift program called WishGifts

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Record Year for Make-a-Wish 48 Hour Ride With More Than $3M Raised

The 15th annual 48 HOUR RIDE in support of Make-A-Wish® Canada took place September 22-24, at Mirabel International Airport.

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Inaugural Women For Wishes Campaign raises over $1,000,000 for Make-A-Wish Canada

Make-A-Wish Canada is thrilled to announce the successful completion of our first annual Women for Wishes campaign, exceeding our $1 million campaign

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Wishes Really Do Come True for 40 Canadian Wish Families on Historic Group Trip

“I can’t believe it’s over!”, remarked 7-year-old Aisha from Ontario who was one of 40 wish kids on a historic group wish trip to Florida

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40 Canadian Families With Critical Illness Off to Florida in Special 40th Anniversary Wish Trip July 18-25

In celebration of Make-A-Wish® Canada’s 40th anniversary, 40 wish families from across Canada will have their wishes granted

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Blue Cross Provides a 5-year Transformational Partnership With Make-a-Wish Canada

Blue Cross — a long-time supporter of wish granting efforts — will help grant over 6,000 new travel wishes to over 26,000 wish kids and their families

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48-hour Ride Raises More Than $2M for Make-a-Wish

Over the course of 48 hours in mid-September, more than 1,700 cyclists, 300 volunteers and dozens of sponsors came together

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K+S Potash Canada Pledges $150K To Make-A-Wish Canada

Make-A-Wish® Canada is excited to be the recipient of $50,000 each year for the next three years, from K+S Potash Canada, to help grant wishes to kids

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National Convenience Week Just Around the Corner

Make-A-Wish® Canada is excited to once again partner with the Convenience Industry Council of Canada (CICC) and thousands of convenience stores

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Make-A-Wish Canada And Vidday Launch Partnership That Celebrates Community

At Make-A-Wish® Canada, we know the powerful impact a heartfelt message can have in the lives of loved ones, good friends, even colleagues

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Pita Pit Continues to Support Life-changing Wishes

Pita Pit is partnering with Make-A-Wish® Canada for the 5th year to help create hope for children with critical illnesses.

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365 sports keeping the FUN in fundraising for Make-A-Wish Canada in 2022

Since 2016, 365 sports and entertainment has partnered with Make-A-Wish® Canada to help raise critical funds for the granting of life-changing wishes.

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Quebec Entrepreneurs Make Largest One-time Donation in Make-a-wish | Rêves D’enfantsmd Canada History

Make-A-Wish® | Rêves d’enfantsMD Canada is able to fulfill its mission of creating life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses

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Make-A-Wish Canada Welcomes Meaghan Stovel McKnight as Chief Executive Officer

Make-A-Wish® Canada’s Board of Directors announce the appointment of Meaghan Stovel McKnight as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 14, 2022.

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