Nova Scotia Region
Welcome to Make-A-Wish Canada’s Nova Scotia region! We grant heartfelt wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Through community events and grassroots efforts, we unite caring individuals and local businesses to inspire hope and joy. Together, we create unforgettable experiences that impact these brave kids 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.
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NEW! 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
Wishes Granted in Nova Scotia Last Year
59
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
Jessica Feader
Chapter Director
Nova Scotia
Joyce Nifort
Senior Manager, Development
Nova Scotia
Ashley Stobo
Manager, Development
Nova Scotia
Hollie Quick
Development Officer
Nova Scotia
Chapter Advisory Board
John Flemming
Chair
Cory Bell
Past Chair
Annie Grigg-Branchflower
Member
Dr. Bruce Crooks
Member
Cynthia Warnica
Member
Darren Nantes
Member
Dean Shea
Member
Fred Dundas
Member
Grant Baldwin
Member
Holly Bond
Member
Jillian Sexton
Member
Phil Otto
Member
Scott MacKinnon
Member
Tammy Mercier
Member
Tracy Bentley
Member
Our Local Partners
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 region 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: 902.492.1984
Toll Free: 1-888-822-WISH (9474)
Fax: 902.492.1908
Email: info@makeawish.ca
Phone Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm AT
Nova Scotia Office (Dartmouth)
125 – 202 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1T5
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm AT
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Nova Scotia Office (Sydney)
1464 George Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 1P3
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