• Granting a child's wish can give them incredible joy in the midst of the pain they may be going through.
    Alexandria Brown, Donor

Information for Parents

Thank you for your interest in getting your child involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles!

As a parent, you are a motivator and a support system for your child's fundraising efforts. We also hope that parents will help their children by overseeing the money and coordinating the donations with the Foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. My child has to do a community service project and chose the Make-A-Wish Foundation. How can my child help?

A. What a great choice! Your child can help by planning a fundraising project for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. Some popular fundraising projects are collecting recyclable cans and bottles for the California Refund and donating the money raised, collecting cell phones to recycle for cash to donate, or the old favorites such as bake sales and car washes. Your child can also collect disposable cameras that we use to give to the wish children so they can be sure to have a camera on hand to take photos of their wishes.

Q. I want to get my whole family involved in helping. Are there any opportunities for families?

A. Yes, families can get involved by participating in one of our most fun fundraising events, Walk For Wishes. Our annual event is presented by Mattel and held in May. This walk-a-thon includes a post-walk celebration with kid-friendly activities such as face painting, photos with Barbie and more! Learn more information about this event including how to register.

If you have more questions or need more information, contact Brooke Dafesh at 310-788-9474.