Have fun while giving back!
Make-A-Wish is proud to host some of the top Jacksonville charity events.
From state parks and the beach to museums and more, there are plenty of opportunities for family fun in Jacksonville. But there are also plenty of ways to have fun while also giving back to deserving kids in your local community.
By participating in one of Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida’s Jacksonville charity events, you’ll not only meet like-minded people, you’ll help us grant life-changing wishes for critically ill children throughout the region.
Learn how you can change lives in your community at one of our Jacksonville charity events.
Walk For Wishes
Held annually at Seawalk Pavilion, our Walk For Wishes® sponsored by Fields Auto Group is fun for the whole family!
Every year, our incredible donors, sponsors, volunteers, and Wish families help ensure that no eligible child has to wait one unnecessary day to receive their wish.
Invite family, friends, or coworkers (or all of the above!) to join your team. Together, you’ll be making wishes come true while spreading awareness for a great cause (and having fun while doing it)!
Our next Walk For Wishes will be held on May 3, 2024.
Wishmaker’s Ball
Held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, the Wishmaker’s Ball is our signature black-tie gala and the most anticipated event of the year for our donors.
Grab a drink from our open bar and browse the items in our silent auction. Then, enjoy a gourmet three-course dinner as you hear from Wish Kids about the impact Make-A-Wish has had on their lives.
The program concludes with a live auction, where you can bid on one-of-a-kind trips and experiences, but the evening doesn’t end there. Afterwards, dance the night away at our afterparty featuring a DJ and many more surprises.
The next Wishmaker’s Ball will be held on August 24, 2024. Buy your tickets or reserve a table today.
Host a Fundraiser
Can’t make it to any of our Jacksonville charity events? Consider hosting your own!
Make-A-Wish offers a host of programs that you can join to help us raise funds and awareness for critically ill children in your area. Get involved through your workplace, school, club, or any organization. We also encourage you to get creative and come up with your own unique ideas.
Hosting a fundraiser not only helps you connect with people in your community, it contributes to an amazing cause.
Studies have shown that the wishes have an impact that goes far beyond the wish itself. In fact, children who benefit from Make-A-Wish experience improvements in their emotional wellbeing, stress levels, and their outlook on the future.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a way to meet like-minded people and change lives in your community, we’d love to see you at one of our Jacksonville charity events! But you don’t need to wait for an event to get connected.
By donating or volunteering with Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida throughout the year, you can help bring hope to a child’s life when they need it the most.
