THE CHALLENGE – Hike 28 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail in one day! This scenic trek provides participants an opportunity for adventure, fun and fitness while making a direct impact on the lives of children in our community battling critical illnesses. The hike caters to all fitness levels, from novice to advanced outdoor enthusiasts.
THE PROGRAM – From January through June, our program will prepare you for your journey in both training and fundraising. For those new to adventuring, you'll receive a personal training schedule, have the opportunity to participate in weekly training hikes and receive instruction on footwear and hiking gear from seasoned professionals. Make-A-Wish will make sure that you have every tool available to make you successful on and off the trail!Our goal is to bring people together to build community around families who are faced with the harsh realities of critical illnesses. When you take your first step on your journey as a Trailblazer, you are paving the way for a brighter tomorrow for children right here in your community.
Hike Weekend Dates
May 3rd-5th: Wrightwood, CA
May 17th-19th: Big Bear, CA
May 31st-June 2nd: Big Bear, CA
How Do I Get Started?
Registration has closed for the 2024 Trailblaze Challenge. Please click "Request Info" to be added to our First to Know list for our 2025 Trailblaze Challenge.
Charlotte, 5
"Children like Charlotte need a wish because it gives them hope … It made her forgot about the bad times, living in the hospital, the needles, the pain, the teas — it gave her the hope that we couldn't. To have this wish made her believe that there is good to be found in the world, too."
Estela, Charlotte’s mom
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David, 13
"The wish has brought so much joy to David's life. He now has something he can look forward to every morning. He can physically touch it, hold it and see it, and that brings him so much hapiness."
Maria, David’ mom
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