Happy July!

As summer is officially underway, there are so many ways to make a difference for local wish kids. Whether you participate in a fundraising initiative, attend an upcoming event, or help spread awareness, your support helps bring hope, strength, and joy to children facing critical illnesses.

Cam’s Slam Dunk Wish with Stephen Curry

Cam is a 15-year-old from Laurel, Maryland with big aspirations! She loves playing basketball and spending time with her friends and family.

Basketball has always been a huge part of Cam’s life, especially during the time she was undergoing treatment. Through it all, one person stood out as a constant source of inspiration: Stephen Curry.

Cam admires his determination and work ethic. For Cam, his story is a powerful reminder that no matter the setbacks, if you keep working hard, you can achieve your goals.

She had the incredible opportunity to meet Stephen Curry in person, the very player who helped her stay motivated throughout her treatment. She also enjoyed a private screening of GOAT and explored the sights and energy of the city.

This wish gave Cam the chance to celebrate how far she has come and honor her resilience, strength, and love for the game. It also allowed her to experience a brand-new city with her family by her side, making every moment even more meaningful.

Her parents shared, “We are so thankful for this positive core memory you provided for our daughter and our family as a whole.”

Support Wish Kids in Summer of Wishes

Summer is a season for making memories—the moments families look forward to, the adventures they'll never forget, and the time spent together that lasts long after the season ends.

Through our Summer of Wishes campaign, you can help create those life-changing moments for children facing critical illnesses. Because when a wish comes true, its impact doesn't end on wish day. It becomes part of a child's story for years to come.

For wish kid Donovan, that lasting joy comes in the form of his four-legged best friend, Mia.

Summer days are even sweeter with Mia by his side, whether they're heading out for walks, exploring together, or simply enjoying everyday moments.

For Donovan and his family, the impact of his wish didn't end the day he met Mia. It continues every day.

Right now, 485 children across Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia are waiting for wishes of their own. Some are dreaming of travel.

Some are hoping for a special experience. Others, like Donovan, are wishing for something that will become part of their lives long after wish day.

Every wish starts the same way: with people who choose to help.

Make your gift today and help another child's wish become reality.

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Solar Energy World x Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic

Solar Energy World is offering a promotion that helps you save on energy costs and supports us in our mission to bring hope and joy to children facing critical illnesses in Maryland, DC, and northern Virginia.

Make-A-Wish® Member Offer:

20% discount on complete solar system (including installation)
$500 new customer bonus (paid via Prepaid MasterCard Debit Card)

With every installation Solar Energy World contributes up to $1,000 to Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic to help make children's dreams come true.

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Enter for Your Chance to See BTS Live

Enter for a chance to win 4 tickets to the M&T Bank Suite + parking for the BTS World Tour on Tuesday, August 11, 2026!

With a suggested $100 donation, you'll be entered for the chance to experience this unforgettable VIP concert while helping Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic grant life-changing wishes for local children facing critical illnesses.

The winner will be randomly selected and contacted on Friday, July 31 at 12:00 PM.

Every donation helps create hope, strength, and joy for wish kids across our community. Thank you for your support, and good luck!

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Save the Date for Alumni Reunion

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Bar T Ranch in Gaithersburg, Maryland for a day full of fun, laughter, and reconnecting with fellow wish alumni and their families.

Enjoy exciting activities like ziplining, climbing rock walls, arts and crafts, and so much more.

We can’t wait to celebrate together and create more unforgettable memories!

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Amentum Helps Support Wishes Like Ozzy's Through Operation Dream Maker

Four-year-old Ozzy from Fort Belvoir, Virginia has a remarkable ability to brighten every room he enters. Friendly, curious, and always ready to strike up a conversation, Ozzy's joyful spirit has remained strong even as he faces cancer.

Ozzy's greatest happiness comes from spending time with the people he loves most. Whether he's playing with his cousin or making memories with his grandparents, family is at the heart of everything he does. When it came time to choose his wish, Ozzy dreamed of visiting a theme park in Florida where he could meet his favorite characters and experience the magic alongside his family.

Through Operation Dream Maker, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic's program supporting children battling critical illnesses from active duty, veteran, and retired military families, Ozzy's wish became a reality. As an active Army military family, opportunities to spend quality time together are especially meaningful, making Ozzy's wish an unforgettable experience for the entire family.

Amentum's generous support of Operation Dream Maker helps make wishes like Ozzy's possible, ensuring military children and their families can experience hope, strength, and joy during some of life's most difficult moments. Their commitment helps bring comfort, create lasting memories, and remind military families they are surrounded by a community that cares.

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