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Southern Alberta Region

Welcome to Make-A-Wish Canada’s Southern Alberta region! We’re devoted to granting impactful wishes for children facing critical illnesses. By fostering community engagement and hosting local events, we connect compassionate individuals and businesses to inspire hope and joy. Join us to create unforgettable moments for kids who need it most.

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.

Events

Join one of our many events across Southern Alberta.

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Volunteering

We are always looking for passionate and energetic people to join our volunteer team.

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Start a fundraiser

Whether you’re an individual, organization, or community group, bring your fundraising vision to life.

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Donate to our mission

Your generous tax-deductible donations help to grant wishes to children battling critical illness.

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Get in touch

Send us a message, we love to hear from our community!

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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.

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What’s Happening in Your Local Region

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Pull for Wishes

Southern Alberta

September 24, 2026

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Sparkles & Spells Wish Night

Southern Alberta

October 30, 2026

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Trees Of Joy Calgary

Southern Alberta

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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Our Local Partners

Wishes Granted in Southern Alberta Last Year

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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.

I wish to travel with my family

Wish Story

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I wish to go to Sesame Street

Wish Story

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I wish to go to my favourite theme park

Wish Story

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Canada: why going gold matters 

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How wishes support children with cancer in Canada 

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I wish to experience a personalised shopping trip

Wish Story

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I wish to feast with the princesses

Wish Story

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I wish to throw the first pitch

Wish Story

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I wish to meet my favourite pro golfer

Wish Story

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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: 403.228.3666
Toll Free: 1-888-822-WISH (9474)
Fax: 403-246-0946
Email: info@makeawish.ca

Phone Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm MT

Southern Alberta Office (Calgary)

Suite 5, 2308 24 Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 5H8
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MT

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Meet the Team

Simona Lupas

Chapter Director

Southern Alberta

Amanda Horricks

Manager, Development

Southern Alberta

Katherine Simunkovic

Manager, Development

Southern Alberta

Chapter Advisory Board

Jennifer Geggie

Chair

Rita Dube

Vice-Chair

Patrick Kearley

Member

David Murray

Member

Andrew Ramsay

Member

Scott Lovett

Member

Stephanie Stimpson

Member

Alykhan Ladha

Member

Candice Bjornson

Member

Tyler Malden

Member