News & Media

Inspiring NL: RCMP Wish Tree Campaign in support of Make-A-Wish

Global News Talks Trees of Joy Halifax

STARboard member Canon and his dad Dan Talk about the Power of a Wish on Global

Trees of Joy 2025 National Recap 

George Springer and Make-A-Wish Canada launch Jack Astor’s Santa’s Secret Menu

Breakfast Television Share Heartwarming Stories from 10th Trees of Joy in Toronto

CTV visits Trees of Joy London

Your Morning Ottawa Encourage Viewers to Attend Wine for Wishes in Ottawa

Make-A-Wish® Canada Announces Holiday Giving Initiatives 

Women for Wishes in Manitoba

Make-A-Wish® Canada Marks 10 Years of Holiday Magic with Trees of Joy Events Nationwide 

Canada Post Service Disruption

Chapter Check-in: Make-A-Wish Canada, Saskatchewan

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Kian’s Journey in The Globe & Mail

Make-A-Wish Canada redefines the impact of a wish in new brand campaign, ‘Wishes Are Medicine’

Cindy Ouellet, Canadian Paralympic Champion & Ambassador of the 2025, Make-A-Wish Canada 48-HOUR RIDE

Brampton First Responders Support Bunkie Wish For Local Heroes Campaign

The 17th Annual Make-A-Wish® Canada 48-HOUR RIDE  Aims to Raise $4M for Children with Critical Illnesses

Celebrating 3 Years as a Great Place To Work®! 

30 Wish Families Head to Planet Hollywood Cancun with Sunwing Vacations

Braelynn’s Wish Journey

Calgary boy gets Disney World wish fulfilled

Mi’kmaw youth’s Rowen’s wish comes true thanks to Make-A-Wish 

World Wish Day; Helping make dreams come true

Volunteers & Corporate Partner of the Year Recognized by Make-A-Wish® Canada

Nova Scotia Chapter Director, and STARboard Member Canon visit CTV Morning Live on World Wish Day

April 29 is World Wish Day

Make-A-Wish Canada Opens the Market

PEI Wish Mom Verity now works for Make-A-Wish

Historic Wish Granting in 2024 Delivered Health Benefits for Canadian Kids

Lily, 13, shares her story on CTV News in celebration of 40,000 wishes granted

Make-A-Wish Canada on Global News Morning

A Milestone 40,000 Wishes Granted in Canada

Make-A-Wish Canada marks the celebration at the start of World Wish Month

Charity Accreditation Earned for Accountability & Excellence

11-year-old cancer survivor helps vulnerable Edmontonians

Make-A-Wish® Canada has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Workplaces™ Led by Women

Make-A-Wish Canada Launches New Fund for Children with Rare Conditions

Wish Kid Cameron Meets NHL Heroes

Record Number of Wishes Granted for Sick Children in 2024

Tax Receipt Extension

The government has announced an extension to the tax receipt deadline for donations eligible for the 2024 tax year.

Wish Kid Mason in the News

Mason, 12, traveled to watch his favourite team play, the NBA Champion Boston Celtics.

Trees of Joy presented by CN 2024 National Recap

Make-A-Wish Canada Warns of $3M Shortfall Amid Postal Strike

Breakfast Television joins Jack Astor’s and Make-A-Wish Canada for some holiday cheer

Meaghan Stovel McKnight Honoured at “Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award” Gala

Global News Joins for the Kick Off of Our Trees of Joy Campaign

Dr. Thomas Cheung Appointed to Make-A-Wish International Board of Directors

Make-A-Wish® Canada’s Annual Trees of Joy Event Goes National in Partnership with CN  

Meaghan Stovel McKnight, Chief Executive Officer Of Make-A-Wish Canada, Earns Spot Among Canada’s Most Powerful Women

Make-A-Wish® Canada Appoints Zulu Alpha Kilo as Creative Agency of Record

October 15, 2024, Toronto, Ontario—Make-A-Wish Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of Zulu Alpha Kilo as its creative agency of record.

More Than 377,000 Canadians Connected Through Wishes in 2023

Make-A-Wish® Canada’s 2023 Annual Impact Report reveals a country unified in support of the wellness of children with critical illness.

43 Canadian Landmarks Light Up Blue for World Wish Day on April 29th

43 landmarks across Canada will be illuminated in blue on April 29th to commemorate World Wish Day®

Volunteers of the Year Recognized by Make-A-Wish® | Rêves d’enfants Canada

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, four exceptional individuals across Canada have been selected as Volunteers of the Year for Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish in the Media

Make-A-Wish Canada Partnering With Autism Canada To Strengthen Communication With Non-speaking Wish Kids

Make-A-Wish® Canada has partnered with Autism Canada to provide specialized training to Make-A-Wish staff

Make-a-Wish Canada Launches New Wishgifts to Make More Children’s Wishes Come True

Make-A-Wish® Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of its new charity gift program called WishGifts

Record Year for Make-a-Wish 48 Hour Ride With More Than $3M Raised

The 15th annual 48 HOUR RIDE in support of Make-A-Wish® Canada took place September 22-24, at Mirabel International Airport.

Inaugural Women For Wishes Campaign raises over $1,000,000 for Make-A-Wish Canada

Make-A-Wish Canada is thrilled to announce the successful completion of our first annual Women for Wishes campaign, exceeding our $1 million campaign

Wishes Really Do Come True for 40 Canadian Wish Families on Historic Group Trip

“I can’t believe it’s over!”, remarked 7-year-old Aisha from Ontario who was one of 40 wish kids on a historic group wish trip to Florida

40 Canadian Families With Critical Illness Off to Florida in Special 40th Anniversary Wish Trip July 18-25

In celebration of Make-A-Wish® Canada’s 40th anniversary, 40 wish families from across Canada will have their wishes granted

Blue Cross Provides a 5-year Transformational Partnership With Make-a-Wish Canada

Blue Cross — a long-time supporter of wish granting efforts — will help grant over 6,000 new travel wishes to over 26,000 wish kids and their families

48-hour Ride Raises More Than $2M for Make-a-Wish

Over the course of 48 hours in mid-September, more than 1,700 cyclists, 300 volunteers and dozens of sponsors came together

K+S Potash Canada Pledges $150K To Make-A-Wish Canada

Make-A-Wish® Canada is excited to be the recipient of $50,000 each year for the next three years, from K+S Potash Canada, to help grant wishes to kids

National Convenience Week Just Around the Corner

Make-A-Wish® Canada is excited to once again partner with the Convenience Industry Council of Canada (CICC) and thousands of convenience stores

Make-A-Wish Canada And Vidday Launch Partnership That Celebrates Community

At Make-A-Wish® Canada, we know the powerful impact a heartfelt message can have in the lives of loved ones, good friends, even colleagues

Pita Pit Continues to Support Life-changing Wishes

Pita Pit is partnering with Make-A-Wish® Canada for the 5th year to help create hope for children with critical illnesses.

365 sports keeping the FUN in fundraising for Make-A-Wish Canada in 2022

Since 2016, 365 sports and entertainment has partnered with Make-A-Wish® Canada to help raise critical funds for the granting of life-changing wishes.

Quebec Entrepreneurs Make Largest One-time Donation in Make-a-wish | Rêves D’enfantsmd Canada History

Make-A-Wish® | Rêves d’enfantsMD Canada is able to fulfill its mission of creating life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses

Make-A-Wish Canada Welcomes Meaghan Stovel McKnight as Chief Executive Officer

Make-A-Wish® Canada’s Board of Directors announce the appointment of Meaghan Stovel McKnight as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 14, 2022.