Wish Ball was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community shows up with full hearts. Thank you for making it a record-breaking evening—together, we raised an incredible $1,613,477 to bring hope and life-changing wishes to kids across Maryland, D.C., and northern Virginia—a testament to the compassion and generosity that defines this community.
A WISH ISN’T JUST NICE.
IT’S NECESSARY.
When a wish comes true, it creates strength, hope and transformation in a child - and a community.
A wish brings healing beyond medicine. Research shows, and physicians agree – wishes can help improve a child’s quality of life and produce better health outcomes.
A wish offers the power of choice when children experience a devastating illness beyond their control. The wish journey fuels courage, builds resilience and shapes a child and family forever.
79% of adult former wish kids say their wish experience marked a turning point in their treatment and recovery.
The Wish Ball grants hope and joy at a time where children and families need it most.
If attending the Wish Ball isn’t possible this year, you have a powerful opportunity to make a difference by supporting Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. Your donation helps turn hope into reality for children with critical illnesses, delivering joy and strength when it matters most. Your generosity ensures that life-changing wishes continue to come true.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Wish Sponsors
Tali & Michael Cohen
The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Strength Sponsors
Adam & Eva Bieber and
Asfa & Zahid Butt
Laura Fuentes & Will Meyer
Kate Koffman & Sid Banerjee
Christine & Erik Maginnis
The Pedas Family Foundation
The Ramachandran/Raghavan Family
Magic Sponsors
Assured Partners
BMC Properties
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Chess Consulting LLC
Cohen Clinic for Plastic Surgery
Crowell & Moring LLP
EagleBank
Janet & Everett Eissenstat
Four Brothers Design + Build
GDIT
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Grunley Construction Company, Inc.
iTech AG
Kilpatrick
M&T Bank
McCarter & English
McGuireWoods LLP
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Ourisman Automotive of Virginia
Perkins Coie
ThunderCat Technology
VIP Reception Sponsor
Wish Kid Sponsors
Founding Farmers
Sheehy Auto Stores
Washington Spirit
Champagne Toast Sponsor
The Lerner Foundation
After Party Sponsor
Alzner Foundation
In-Kind Sponsors
Baltimore Sound Entertainment
DC Rental
Hatch X
PMG, Inc.
