Make-A-Wish^® hosts an annual women’s initiative called the W.I.S.H. Society. The name stands for Women Inspiring Strength & Hope and the program celebrates women who do just that!

Every year, dynamic and genuine women are honored for their philanthropic contributions, career success, partnership with Make-A-Wish, and any number of other qualifications. As Honorees, they are empowered to fund life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Over the course of a 2-month campaign, each woman transforms into a Fairy Godmother as she raises funds to grant at least one child’s wish, a minimum commitment of $6,000.

In November, as the campaign draws to a close, these outstanding Fairy Godmothers are honored during our annual W.I.S.H. Society luncheons in the Charlotte and Triad regions. Honorees’ philanthropic and professional achievements are recognized and each region’s W.I.S.H. Society Woman of the Year is named as we celebrate the incredible wishes granted by their collective efforts.

Nominating an Honoree is quick and simple.

A person may nominate a friend, family member, or colleague - a woman may even nominate herself. We look for a dynamic group of women from varying industries, age groups, and philanthropic passions. Honorees are typically selected for their contributions to one or more of the following:

• Professional success in chosen career
• Community and/or professional leadership (socially, charitably, and/or professionally)
• Demonstrated commitment and passion for the Make-A-Wish mission

Honorees utilize their unique talents, compassion, and leadership qualities to further the mission of Make-A-Wish. They raise awareness and funds to create life-changing wishes for children in our community with critical illnesses, enriching their lives lives with hope, strength and joy.

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2019 W.I.S.H. Society