Some wishes are simple: the sound of the ocean, sand between your toes, and a family together without worry, even for a little while.

That was Skylynn's wish. Make-A-Wish Maine sent her and her family on a beach vacation in Mystic, Connecticut. They had a blast: they explored the beaches, met sea life at Mystic Aquarium, visited the animals at Roger Williams Park Zoo and wandered the historic Mystic Seaport Museum. For a child with a critical illness, a week like that is something to hold on to, and her family will remember it for the rest of their lives.

You can help grant the next wish.

Our 2026 Waves of Wishes campaign has raised nearly $8,000 for Make-A-Wish Maine. Our goal is $22,000, and we hope to close the gap on December 5. Every dollar helps grant wishes for Maine children.

Why your support matters

A wish gives a child something to look forward to and gives their family a chance to make memories together. When you buy a ticket, bid in the auction, enter the raffle or donate, you help grant a wish for a child here in Maine.

Can't make it? You can still donate or share this page. Every gift and every share gets us closer to our goal.

Together, we can make some waves.

Waves of Wishes is presented by Doing Good is Good Business, the charity division of Benuck & Rainey, benefiting Make-A-Wish Maine.