Make-A-Wish Illinois

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

[The Times - Shaw Local @MyWebTimes]

The Penguin Plunge was a successful fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Illinois, with participants taking frigid dives into the water at Skydive Chicago to raise money for the organization. https://t.co/QPo3bXU0Cl

[The Times - Shaw Local @MyWebTimes]

180 people from 15 different groups participated in the Penguin Plunge and show support for Make-A-Wish Illinois, which is celebrating its 40th year of creating life-changing wishes for Illinois children with critical illnesses. https://t.co/gUAjSqg865

[Make-A-Wish Illinois @WishIllinois]

@MZIGROUP See you on the course today! Thanks for helping to create life-changing wish experiences for local children with critical illnesses. 💙

[White Sox Charities @soxcharities]

A special moment on the mound for Jhobany Velazzo as we celebrated #WorldWishMonth at Rate Field 💙⚾

[Make-A-Wish Illinois @WishIllinois]

Doctors make wishes come true, too! By referring children fighting critical illnesses for a wish, they help provide much-needed relief, replacing feelings of trauma with hope for tomorrow. 💙 Happy #NationalDoctorsDay! 🌟

[Chicago Blackhawks @NHLBlackhawks]

our buddy Lennox crushed it 🙌

@lexus | Shoot the Puck

[Make-A-Wish America @MakeAWish]

Dream Team Assembled! ✨
These #SuperBowlLIX wish kids have formed the ultimate squad, and they're taking over the field in New Orleans! 🏈💪 It’s game time — let's geaux! 🤩

[Make-A-Wish Illinois @WishIllinois]

@NHLBlackhawks @MakeAWishCA What a duo!

[Chicago Blackhawks @NHLBlackhawks]

Lennox and his bestie rolling up to the game tonight 😎

[Chicago Blackhawks @NHLBlackhawks]

Lennox was inspired by Connor's sunglasses from the Winter Classic for tonight's arrivals😎

[Charlie Roumeliotis @CRoumeliotis]

#Blackhawks are hosting Make-A-Wish recipient Lennox Hodgkinson and his brother King at morning skate.

Lennox was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 weeks old. Despite undergoing daily treatments and medications, Lennox skates on the U9 advanced Truro Bearcats team.

[CHGO Blackhawks @CHGO_Blackhawks]

The #Blackhawks are hosting Lennox Hodgkinson at today’s morning skate as part of fulfilling Lennox’s “Make A Wish” wish

Lennox is 7 and was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3-weeks old

He is from Nova Scotia and is a big Connor Bedard fan, who he’s skating with today

[Blackhawks on CHSN @CHSN_Blackhawks]

Sign him up. 🥹

Lennox, a 7-year old with cystic fibrosis, joined the #Blackhawks for morning skate today with Make-A-Wish!

[Chicago Blackhawks @NHLBlackhawks]

Lennox, his brother King and their new teammates Connor and Landon ❤️

[Chicago Blackhawks @NHLBlackhawks]

Dream come true for Lennox 🥺

[Chicago Blackhawks @NHLBlackhawks]

We’re excited to have our friend Lennox out to morning skate today with Make-A-Wish 🥹

Lennox is 7 years old from Truro Nova Scotia and was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 weeks old. He’s been a fan of Connor Bedard since watching him play for Team Canada at World Juniors ❤️

[Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas @MakeAWishMOKAN]

✨Tour the Wish Home with Cardinals Legend Ozzie Smith! 🏡

Join us in Troy, IL on Feb 27, 5-7 PM! Meet Ozzie, tour the home, and enter for your chance to win! 💰

🎟️ Purchase tickets at https://t.co/MoDgIoZbU2 👈

#WishHome #MakeAWish @wishillinois

[Make-A-Wish Illinois @WishIllinois]

Episode two of Beyond The Wish is out now! Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts to learn more about the history of Make-A-Wish Illinois from Linda Parck.

[Make-A-Wish Illinois @WishIllinois]

Thanks to Chicago Blackhawks Connor Bedard for representing Make-A-Wish Illinois at the NHL Winter Classic. Wish kid Aubrey, who's wish to meet the @NHLBlackhawks is anticipated later this year, was at the game cheering on Connor and the rest of the Chicago Blackhawks.

[Make-A-Wish Illinois @WishIllinois]

🌟 Happy holidays! Wishing you a season filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments with loved ones. Thank you for unwrapping the power of a wish for so many kids this holiday season. 🎁💙