Our mission is simple, yet powerful: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.Every year, thousands of parents deal with the news of a child’s life-threatening diagnosis. Childhood is changed as playdates are replaced with appointments, procedures, and treatment. At Make-A-Wish®, we transport children to a world of possibility, offering hope, strength, and joy when it is needed most.The 2022 Wish Impact Study found that wish alumni, parents, and medical providers overwhelmingly agree that the wish experience contributes substantially to physical, mental, and emotional health. Founded in 1983 and having granted nearly 10,000 wishes, Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada delivers on the promise only a wish can provide.