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Meet Aroha
An extraordinary 13-year-old, with a generous heart using her wish to give back
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Inspirational news and stories
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Make the impossible, possible
We’ve made unicorns fly, sent kids to the moon and, together with our #WishForce, we’re on a mission to grant a wish for every eligible child.
Wishes have a remarkable, uplifting and positive impact that extends far beyond the wish itself.
Meet a volunteer from Behind the Wish
Behind The Wish: Jo Hazell
30 March 2023
Small in stature but with a big heart, Jo Hazell felt a calling to join the Make-A-Wish Wish Force.
Behind The Wish - Rick Ielpo
30 March 2023
Rick has seen first-hand how wishes change lives.
Behind The Wish - Robyn Moore
30 March 2023
National Patron, long-time volunteer and everyday superhero who has been adding a dash of extraordin...
Wish children featured on this page:
Aroha, 13, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia - wish to help make more wishes come true
Marcus & Jacob - wish to visit a 'CandyLand' where they can eat everything in sight!
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