News & Media

Wishes granted for children facing cancer more than double over five years  

Make-A-Wish brings Ghostbusters adventure to Stampede

A Wish Takes Flight: WestJet and Make-A-Wish^® Canada Make a Dream Come True

 A story of strength, hope and giving back 

Sombra man sets off on journey of hope

Supporters join Cambridge resident as she finishes milestone fundraiser walk at age 100

The 48-Hour Ride highlighted on CIME MEDIA

Édouard, a young heart transplant recipient, speaks with Radio-Canada to share the story of fulfilling his lifelong wish.

TVA: Heart transplant: a 17-year-old volleyball lover fulfills his wish

Make-A-Wish Canada CEO Recognized by McMaster Alumni Association for Community Impact

Zoe sits down with CTV Your Morning Ottawa to share her wish experience!

Make-A-Wish^® Canada Announces Transformative $1 Million Pledge from Jersey Mike’s Subs

B.C. pediatric oncology nurse named first recipient of new Make-A-Wish^® Canada award

REGISTER NOW: Secure your spot for  Make-A-Wish Canada’s iconic 48-HOUR RIDE, returning September 18–20, 2026

CTV News at 5: Blake has wish fulfilled at Blue Jays Game on World Wish Day

Annapolis Valley Register: Nathan gains new independence through his Boomerbuggy wish

Make-A-Wish Canada’s Lynda Debono and wish mom Katelyn celebrate World Wish Day on CHCH

2025 Tax Receipts

Dr. Stasa Veroukis celebrates World Wish Month on CTV News Winnipeg

“Prescribed by Doctors. Delivered by You”: Make-A-Wish Canada Celebrates World Wish Month with New Community-Focused Theme

CTV Winnipeg: Police support Make-A-Wish Canada through Brave the Shave

Listen to The Hope Episode: Wishes Are Medicine on ‘The Flourish Feed Podcast’

CEO Meaghan Stovel McKnight on the latest episode of The Discovery Pod

Celebrating “Wish Song” on CP24 Breakfast!

Make-A-Wish Canada launches “Wish Song” original track by Stacey Ryan supported by TikTok Canada 

CBC News: Myer Scores The Ultimate Pittsburgh Penguins Wish

Global News share Liam’s Wish to Gift Custom Hockey Gear to Auston Matthews

Two Small Men with Big Holiday Spirit!

NTV: Inspiring NL: RCMP Wish Tree Campaign in support of Make-A-Wish

Global News Talks Trees of Joy Halifax

STARboard member Canon and his dad Dan Talk about the Power of a Wish on Global

Trees of Joy 2025 National Recap 

George Springer and Make-A-Wish Canada launch Jack Astor’s Santa’s Secret Menu

Breakfast Television Share Heartwarming Stories from 10th Trees of Joy in Toronto

CTV visits Trees of Joy London

Your Morning Ottawa Encourage Viewers to Attend Wine for Wishes in Ottawa

Make-A-Wish^® Canada Announces Holiday Giving Initiatives 

Women for Wishes in Manitoba

Make-A-Wish^® Canada Marks 10 Years of Holiday Magic with Trees of Joy Events Nationwide 

Canada Post Service Disruption

Chapter Check-in: Make-A-Wish Canada, Saskatchewan

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Kian’s Journey in The Globe & Mail

Make-A-Wish Canada redefines the impact of a wish in new brand campaign, ‘Wishes Are Medicine’

Cindy Ouellet, Canadian Paralympic Champion & Ambassador of the 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada 48-HOUR RIDE

Brampton First Responders Support Bunkie Wish For Local Heroes Campaign

The 17th Annual Make-A-Wish^® Canada 48-HOUR RIDE  Aims to Raise $4M for Children with Critical Illnesses  

Celebrating 3 Years as a Great Place To Work^®! 

30 Wish Families Head to Planet Hollywood Cancun with Sunwing Vacations

Braelynn’s Wish Journey

Calgary boy gets Disney World wish fulfilled

Mi’kmaw youth’s Rowen’s wish comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish 

World Wish Day; Helping make dreams come true

Volunteers and Partners of the Year Honoured by Make-A-Wish  

Nova Scotia Chapter Director, and STARboard Member Canon visit CTV Morning Live on World Wish Day

April 29 is World Wish Day

Make-A-Wish Canada Opens the Market

PEI Wish Mom Verity now works for Make-A-Wish

Historic 2024 Wish Granting Improved Health for Kids

Lily, 13, Shares Her Story on CTV News

Make-A-Wish Canada on Global News Morning

A Milestone 40,000 Wishes Granted in Canada

Make-A-Wish Canada marks the celebration at the start of World Wish Month

Make-A-Wish^® Canada Earns Charity Accreditation for Accountability and Excellence

11-year-old cancer survivor helps vulnerable Edmontonians

Make-A-Wish® Canada has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Workplaces™ Led by Women

Make-A-Wish Canada Launches New Fund for Children with Rare Conditions

Wish Kid Cameron Meets NHL Heroes

Record Number of Wishes Granted for Sick Children in 2024

Choose Your Tax Year: Renew Your Support by February 28th

The government has announced an extension to the tax receipt deadline for donations eligible for the 2024 tax year.

Wish Kid Mason in the News

Mason, 12, traveled to watch his favourite team play, the NBA Champion Boston Celtics.

Trees of Joy presented by CN 2024 National Recap

Make-A-Wish Canada Warns of $3M Shortfall Amid Postal Strike

BT Joins Jack Astor’s & Make-A-Wish for Holiday Cheer

Meaghan Stovel McKnight Honoured at Top 100 Women Gala

Global News Joins for the Kick Off of Our Trees of Joy Campaign

Dr. Thomas Cheung Joins Make-A-Wish International Board

Make-A-Wish^® Canada’s Annual Trees of Joy Event Goes National in Partnership with CN  

Meaghan Stovel McKnight Named Among Top 100 Women Leaders

Make-A-Wish Canada Appoints Zulu Alpha Kilo as Agency

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.

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.

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®

Volunteers of the Year Honoured by Make-A-Wish Canada

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

Make-A-Wish in the Media

Partnering With Autism Canada to Support Wish Kids

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

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

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.

Women for Wishes Campaign Raises Over $1M Nationwide

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

Wishes Come True for 40 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

40 Canadian Families Head to Florida for Wish Trip

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

Blue Cross Provides 5-Year Partnership With Make-A-Wish

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

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

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

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

Vidday and Make-A-Wish Canada Launch Community Partnership

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

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.

365 Sports Made Fundraising Fun for Make-A-Wish 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.

Quebec Entrepreneurs Make Record Donation to Make-A-Wish

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

Meaghan Stovel McKnight Joins as CEO of Make-A-Wish

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