Newstalk has joined forces with Make-A-Wish Ireland to celebrate ‘Wish Week’ for a second year running.

From Monday April 22nd to Friday April 26th, Wish Day, Newstalk will talk to families, ambassadors and Make-A-Wish representatives to explore the incredible work the charity does and the lives it has changed.

Make-A-Wish Ireland is a children’s charity who grant wishes to children who are living with life-threatening illnesses. With no government funding it relies solely on the generosity of the public – this generosity has allowed over 3,000 children, in Ireland, fulfil their dream wish. Currently, there are 250 children waiting for their wish to be granted, and with your help, we can make their dreams come true.

Tune into Newstalk from Sunday, April 21st, to hear stories from some incredible children and their courageous families. We will hear how Make-A-Wish Ireland have contributed and how the wishes granted have been beacons of light for children facing the toughest battles of their lives.

Make-A-Wish has the added help of The Walt Disney Company Ireland, who have been a supporter of the charity since it's inception, and have kindly offered to match public donations on Wish Day in Ireland to the value of €30,000.

Every cent raised by Make-A-Wish Ireland will help grant life changing wishes for the children who need them the most.

Be part of something truly meaningful. Join us in bringing light to these journeys. You can donate online at makeawish.ie/donate.

 

Listen to all of our Make-A-Wish Podcasts now

Make-A-Wish Ireland: Wish Week 2024 with Sophie Hynes - 21.04.24

Anton was joined by Sophie Hynes and her dad, Sean who chatted about what Make-A-Wish means to them.

A Wish Come True at Dublin Zoo! - 22.04.24

Sydney has STXBP1 encephalopathy and her wish was to be a zookeeper - Make-A-Wish made that happen. Listen to hear her story now.

The difference that Make A Wish can make in an ill child’s life - 23.04.24

Adam and his mum Aleksandra told Newstalk Breakfast what Make-A-Wish means to them.

Make-A-Wish Story: Sam Dunne - 24.04.24

As we continue to celebrate Wish Week on Newstalk, Kieran Cuddihy spoke with 15-year-old Sam, who has Neuromuscular Scoliosis.

His wish was to go to Centre Parks and Make-A-Wish made it happen!

Make-A-Wish Story: Evelyn O’Byrne - 25.04.24

Evelyn O’Byrne has juvenile Batten disease - she was diagnosed when she was six.

Her Disney dreams came true thanks to Make-A-Wish. Joining Sean to talk about her daughter’s illness and how they are doing is Evelyn’s mother, Jolene 🌟

Make-A-Wish Story: Quinn Carolan - 26.04.24

Andrea spoke with Orla Carolan - thanks to Make-A-Wish, her son Quinn was able to become a train driver for a day! Imelda Noone, Head of Wishgranting at Make-A-Wish Ireland also joined to talk about the process and how important Wish Day is.

"The day just lit him up and that was all thanks to Make A Wish” - 26.04.24

"The day just lit him up, it was really the last thing he was able for and that was all thanks to Make-A-Wish.”

Conor and Anne tell us about the invaluable work of Make-A-Wish does to make children’s dreams come true, including for their son, Michael, who got the chance to meet Rory McIlroy.

Make-A-Wish Story: Billy Konsoulas - 26.04.24

Kieran is joined by Catherine and her son Billy. Billy is a 15-year-old Boxing fan whose wish was made true to see Katie Taylor fight in person.

Wish Week on Newstalk –  where every wish counts.