| Every wish begins with someone who believes in its power. | The 2026 fiscal year was filled with hope, joy, and unforgettable moments for local wish kids. Thanks to your support, we granted 295 wishes to children fighting critical illnesses across Maryland, D.C., and northern Virginia, bringing joy to children and their families. | | Coach Lincoln Leads the Nationals to Victory | Six-year-old Lincoln from Haymarket, Virginia, is a sweet and active baseball fan who loves collecting cards and playing the game. Living with a heart condition, Lincoln dreamed of taking the field as a coach for a baseball team. His wish came true at Nationals Park, where he worked side by side with Nationals Manager Blake Butera and met two of his favorite players, CJ Abrams and Nasim Nuñez. His day was packed with pregame preparation, joining his fellow coaches for a hitters meeting, and answering questions from the media. The day ended with a 7-0 Nationals victory—and we can’t help but think Lincoln was the team’s good luck charm! | | | | Join us this Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11 AM –2 PM at Bar-T Ranch for our Alumni Reunion! Enjoy face painting, ziplines, a magic show, and more, including the Laytonsville Fire Department, and the Washington Commanders mascot and cheerleaders. Activities are available for wish alumni of all abilities, and the event is ADA accessible. | | Join us on September 26, 2026, at 5 PM at Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating for Wishes on the Water, a new signature event bringing the mission of Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic to the Annapolis community. Enjoy beautiful Chesapeake Bay views, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, and an inspiring wish family story as we celebrate the power of a wish. | | Thank You to our Outgoing Board Members & Welcome to Our New Board Members | | |
Thank you to our outgoing Board Members— Katherine Berman, Susan Fiorella, Sophie LaMontagne, Perry Hollowell, Kristen Salmon, Stacy Schwartz, Jonathan Spaeth, and Ben Wu— for their dedicated service and leadership to Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. We are incredibly grateful for the time, expertise, and support they have given to our mission and wish kids.
We are also excited to welcome Risa Morrison, Tamla Olivier, and Brooke Weddle to the Board. We look forward to working together to grow Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic and support even more wish kids across our community.
| | Join us for Move for Wishes this Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The 45-minute wellness class, led by fitness guru Laurent Amzallag, will be followed by healthy refreshments and access to the hotel’s indoor saline pool, with 100% of the $35 ticket proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish International. | | Solar Energy World is offering an exclusive promotion that helps you save on solar while supporting local children facing critical illnesses. Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic supporters can receive 20% off a complete solar system, including installation, plus a $500 new customer bonus, and Solar Energy World will contribute up to $1,000 to Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic with every installation. | | Client Solution Architects Raises $60,000 to Grant Wishes for Children of our Nation's Heroes | | |
Client Solution Architects (CSA) has wrapped up its fourth annual Operation Dream Maker campaign with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic, raising $60,000 to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses whose parents or guardians serve or have served in the military.
Throughout July, CSA employees across the globe came together in four regional teams to raise funds, spread awareness and support four wish kids. Each team created a unique theme inspired by the wish kid they were supporting, building a meaningful connection throughout the campaign. This year, all four wish kids shared the same wish: to visit Walt Disney World Resort.
Since launching the partnership in 2023, CSA and its employees have raised more than $220,000 to support military-connected wish kids. With more than half of CSA’s workforce having served in the military, the company’s commitment to military families remains an important part of its culture of service and giving back.
We are incredibly grateful to CSA and its employees for their continued partnership and commitment to making wishes possible for military-connected children.
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