Signature Events

Catherine Wish Reveal
Wish Night

Our largest annual fundraiser, Wish Night brings together hundreds of guests for a magical evening in celebration of the life-changing power of a wish. 

Taking on a new theme each year focused around one featured Wish Kid, this unparalleled evening at Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, CT benefits local children battling critical illnesses.  

Stay tuned for more information about Wish Night November 9, 2024!

Alivia Gala Reveal Moment
Evening of Wishes Gala

Tickets are on sale for our annual dinner, dance, and auction on April 20, 2024. Our annual Evening of Wishes Gala at Mohegan Sun features powerful storytelling, special guest appearances, and an exciting program! It's a night you don't want to miss!

Walk Wish Reveal
Walk For Wishes®

Walk For Wishes® is a nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraiser that celebrates the more than 300,000 wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future wishes. It's a family-friendly fundraiser powered by wish families, volunteers, companies, donors and friends who walk side-by-side to help raise funds for local children battling critical illnesses. 
 
Count on tons of fun as we raise funds for local wishes.

Register for Walk for Wishes on May 11, 2024!

trailblaze
Trailblaze Challenge

The Trailblaze Challenge is both a physical and philanthropic challenge. Hikers come together for a weekend-long experience centered around the 26.2 mile hike throughout the terrain of Bear Mountain in ONE DAY! This is a hike, not a race, and caters to all levels from novice to advanced outdoor enthusiasts. 
 
As well as being an extraordinary physical test, the real challenge is to raise much needed funds to grant the wishes of children in Connecticut with critical illnesses. A wish gives children renewed energy and strength, brings families closer together and unites communities. 
 
By supporting the Trailblaze Challenge, you will help Make-A-Wish Connecticut grant wishes to every eligible child this year.  Trailblaze will take place September 6-8.

Registration is open!

Taste of Wishes 2023
Taste Of Wishes

Join local celebrity chefs and wish kids in the kitchens of Aitoro's for an evening of food, fun and celebrating local wishes! 

Previous chefs have included:  

  • Bill Taibe: The Whelk, Kawa Ni, Don Memo
  • Dan Kardos: Oar & Oak, Oar & Oak Bistro, Oar & Oak Birdhouse
  • Matt Storch: Match Restaurant, Match Burger Lobster  
  • Robin Selden: Marcia Selden Catering, Naked Fig Catering
  • Jes Bengtson: Terrain Garden Cafe, Amis Trattoria

 

Stay tuned for information about Taste of Wishes 2024!