Our Mission

To grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.

The Hudson Valley Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® was chartered in 1986 by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America to serve all medically eligible children who live in the eight New York Counties of Delaware, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.

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Upcoming Events

  • Annual Gala 2010
    Date: April 30, 2010
    Time: 6:30pm

    Join us for our largest fundraising event of the year! As we celebrate 24 years of granting wishes in the Hudson Valley at this year’s gala, we are thrilled to honor Friends4Michael Foundation and Elisa & Kevin Peters. The Gala will be held on Friday, April 30, 2010 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown, NY.

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  • Avis Rent-a-Car

    Most people know that Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. rents cars. But did you know Avis also provides smiles to wish kids? Through its Trying Harder to Drive Wishes program, Avis accommodates the rental car needs of the thousands of wish families each year that travel to dream locations across around the world.   More

  • Macy’s Believe Campaign Hits $1 Million

    Thanks to supporters nationwide for delivering 1 million Santa letters to Macy's and making wishes come true for wish kids throughout the year.  More