Alberta & NWT Chapter
Welcome to the Make-A-Wish Canada Alberta & NWT Chapter! We are dedicated to granting life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses across our vast region. Through grassroots initiatives and community events, we unite caring individuals and local businesses to bring hope and joy to these brave children and their families.
How to Get Involved
There are many ways to support Make-A-Wish Canada and help grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.
Volunteering
We are always looking for passionate and energetic people to join our volunteer team.
Start a fundraiser
Whether you’re an individual, organization, or community group, bring your fundraising vision to life.
Donate to our mission
Your generous tax-deductible donations help to grant wishes to children battling critical illness.
Our 2025 Provincial Impact Report is Here
Thanks to supporters like you, each wish fulfilled last year helped children and families facing critical illness find hope, strength, and resilience. Our Provincial Impact Report celebrates the work in your community and shows how wishes help children heal, because Wishes Are Medicine.
What’s Happening in Your Local Region
Trees of Joy Grande Prairie
Alberta & NWT
November 17, 2026
Trees of Joy, brings together compassionate corporate donors with wish kids and their families, to make more wishes come true.
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Trees Of Joy Calgary
Alberta & NWT
November 27, 2026
Trees of Joy, brings together compassionate corporate donors with wish kids and their families, to make more wishes come true.
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Trees Of Joy Edmonton
Alberta & NWT
December 1, 2026
Trees of Joy, brings together compassionate corporate donors with wish kids and their families, to make more wishes come true.
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5th Annual Heroes Challenge Edmonton 2027 – presented by WEM Toyota
Alberta & NWT
April 29, 2027
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Wishes Granted in Alberta & NWT Last Year
259
The Power of a Wish
Wishes have the power to transform the lives of children battling critical illness, their families, and their communities. Here are the heartfelt stories from those whose lives have been changed by a wish.
Meet the Team
Cathy Gabucci
Vice President, Western Canada
Northern Alberta & NWT
Jen Garden
Chapter Director
Northern Alberta & NWT
Kathryn McLean
Manager, Development
Northern Alberta & NWT
Patricia Snow
Manager, Development
Northern Alberta & NWT
Laurie Gawlicki
Development Officer
Northern Alberta & NWT
Chapter Advisory Board
Jennifer Geggie
Chair
Russell Keddie
Chair
Rita Dube
Vice-Chair
Patrick Kearley
Member
David Murray
Member
Andrew Ramsay
Member
Scott Lovett
Member
Stephanie Stimpson
Member
Tanya Zurock
Member
Adam Merrick
Member
Alastair McKenzie
Member
Alykhan Ladha
Member
Alyson Hodson
Member
Barry Murphy
Member
Candice Bjornson
Member
Ian Stephenson
Member
Jason Weiss
Member
Matt Siminiuk
Member
Patrick Kickham
Member
Tyler Malden
Member
Contact us
Our doors are always open, and we invite you to stop by and say hello. Whether you’re dropping by to share your experiences, learn more about our mission, or simply connect with fellow members of our community, we love having visitors. Your presence enriches our journey and reaffirms the impact of our collective efforts.
If you need to contact our chapter or have any questions by email or phone, our dedicated Donor Care team is here to help. To streamline communications, all inquiries are channeled through this team. They will either assist in resolving your query directly or guide you to the relevant department.
Donor Care
Telephone: 780.444.9474
Toll Free: 1-888-822-WISH (9474)
Fax: 780-489-9477
Email: info@makeawish.ca
Phone Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am to 4pm MT
Northern Alberta Office
16007 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T5V 1C7
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MT
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Southern Alberta Office
Suite 5, 2308 24 Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 5H8
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MT
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