MakeAWish Illinois

Make-A-Wish Illinois is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. The organization employs 135 people and generates approximately $20 million in annual revenue. Make-A-Wish Illinois grants life-changing wishes to children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who are battling critical illnesses. They work with the community to make these wishes a reality. Referrals can come from medical professionals, parents, guardians, or the child themselves. The organization emphasizes that there is no cost to families for a wish. Through the support of donors and volunteers, Make-A-Wish Illinois aims to provide hope, strength, and transformation to hundreds of children annually. For more information about Make-A-Wish Illinois and to see stories of hope, visit their website at wish.org/illinois or follow them on social media @wishillinois.