Join us for a special evening on Friday, February 20th, 2026, at 6:00 pm, to experience the power of a wish. The 2026 Wish Ball is an inspirational event unlike any other, benefiting life-changing wishes in our local community.
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC, 20009
A WISH ISN’T JUST NICE.
IT’S NECESSARY.
When a wish comes true, it creates strength, hope and transformation in a child - and a community.
A wish brings healing beyond medicine. Research shows, and physicians agree – wishes can help improve a child’s quality of life and produce better health outcomes.
A wish offers the power of choice when children experience a devastating illness beyond their control. The wish journey fuels courage, builds resilience and shapes a child and family forever.
79% of adult former wish kids say their wish experience marked a turning point in their treatment and recovery.
The Wish Ball grants hope and joy at a time where children and families need it most.
If attending the Wish Ball isn’t possible this year, you have a powerful opportunity to make a difference by supporting Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. Your donation helps turn hope into reality for children with critical illnesses, delivering joy and strength when it matters most. Your generosity ensures that life-changing wishes continue to come true.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Wish Sponsor
Tali & Michael Cohen
Strength Sponsors
Asfa & Zahid Butt
Laura Fuentes & Will Meyer
Kate Koffman & Sid Banerjee
The Ramachandran/Raghavan Family
Magic Sponsors
Aon
Assured Partners
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Chess Consulting LLC
Crowell & Moring LLP
Janet & Everett Eissenstat
Four Brothers Carpentry
GDIT
Grunley Construction Company, Inc.
McCarter & English
Perkins Coie
ThunderCat Tech
