Make-A-Wish New Jersey

For Zion and his family, his wish to go to @Disneyland Resort reignited their hope for the future and allowed them to experience @Disney magic and create precious memories together. “It was magical to see it through his eyes. We got to just live in this magical moment with him. Seeing him able to experience a roller coaster for the first time … it was just a magical experience to be able to see him just be a kid.” – Annette, Zion’s mom 💫 Thank you, Disney for helping create enchanting moments that will last a lifetime. For more, visit wish.org/Disney @Make-A-Wish America @Make-A-Wish Arizona #DisneyWishes

🌟 Join us for our Walk & Roll For Wishes event presented by @popscoffeenj! 🌟 Make-A-Wish New Jersey invites YOU to be part of a heartwarming day of hope, joy, and community! Whether you walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, your support helps grant life-changing wishes to children battling critical illnesses. Visit nj.wish.org/walkandroll to sign up today. We hope to see you there! 📅 Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 🕗 Time: 8:00 AM 📍 Location: Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, Monroe Township, NJ

Did you know that August is national “Make A Will Month?” Each year, this represents an opportune time to consider the importance of drafting or updating your will to ensure that familial and charitable intentions are memorialized consistently with your desired plan. We encourage you to speak with a member of our Development team, your trusted advisor, or by visiting our partners at FreeWill below and consider membership in our “Legacy of Wishes” Society. It is this forward-thinking generosity that strengthens our ability to grant an increasing number of wishes today, tomorrow, and in the years to come! https://lnkd.in/eyS2Yfnj

Back to school means more than just time in classrooms – it’s about connection, imagination and community. Just like Florence’s wish🎒🍎After spending months in treatment for a devastating brain tumor, Florence longed to reconnect with her peers and discover the joy of play. Her wish? A play farmyard right at her preschool🌽🐔🚜Complete with a produce stand and details inspired by her favorite storybook, Florence’s play farmyard wish continues to spark imagination for every child who visits✨ “This wish is very special to me and to our whole family in a sense that it’s added another layer to [Florence’s] story. Make-A-Wish didn’t only create a farm for Flo or grant Flo a wish, but they’ve granted a community of kids that are going to be generational and passing through this farm. Every time I go back to that school, I hear something new about that farm and how it’s changed and inspired a kid that was playing in it.” – Rich, Florence’s dad💙 @MakeAWish

Wishes can often be life-changing for children facing critical illnesses – bringing hope, joy and strength when they need it most. And when a wish leads them to an unforgettable destination, it can open up a whole new world of possibilities🌎 Like Mary Alice, whose wish to go to a dude ranch to meet real-life horses came true! She and her family traveled from home to the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado for the adventure of a lifetime🐴⛰️ Give children with critical illnesses a world of hope by helping more wishes take flight. Donate your airline miles and points today: wish.org/travel✈️💙 @MakeAWish @MakeAWishIllinois

Did you know? Becoming a sponsor is a great way to get involved with our Walk & Roll For Wishes! With multiple sponsorship opportunities available, not only will your company reach thousands of members of the Make-A-Wish New Jersey community, but you’ll be helping to make more life changing wishes come true for children battling critical illnesses in the Garden State. To find out more information on how to become a sponsor contact Dominique Gleason at 609-371-9474 or dgleason@nj.wish.org. To form a team please visit nj.wish.org/walkandroll.

Planning your summer activities? Athletic events, lemonade stands, and birthday fundraisers are great ways to make wishes come true for kids like Ethan! Set up your online fundraiser today at nj.wish.org/wishyourway.

Make-A-Wish New Jersey recently celebrated the generous partnership of our friends at Pop’s Coffee Shop in Ortley Beach, NJ. Each year, the owner, team, and customers of Pop’s play an invaluable role in raising significant funds to grant the heartfelt wishes of children with critical illnesses throughout our state. This special commitment will continue for the remainder of the summer, so please stop in for a great cup of coffee while helping to make more wishes possible!

Happy National Parents’ Day to the people who support and advocate the most for wish kids – their parents! Today we celebrate all wish parents for being a positive light for their children throughout diagnosis, treatment and navigating the daily challenges of their child’s medical journey. Join us in celebrating everything parents do. Visit nj.wish.org/donate today to give in honor of a parent💙

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.🌟Help us make every wish come true at nj.wish.org.