Nine-year-old Sydney has STXBP1 encephalopathy and has always wanted to be a zookeeper 🐧

Sydney and her mum spoke to us about how Make-A-Wish Ireland made that happen ✨

Listen to her story now 💙

Yesterday our three 6th classes presented Emma from Make-A-Wish Foundation Ireland with a cheque for €4,240. This money was raised during the Christmas Fair which the 6th classes organised last December. Make-A-Wish Ireland

“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 Make-A-Wish Ireland does to make children’s dreams come true, including for their son, Michael, who got the chance to meet

In the heart of Dublin Zoo, Sydney (9) eagerly embraced her wish to be a zookeeper. Joined by Volunteer Jasmine, they embarked on an exciting adventure, caring for animals and spreading joy wherever they went. Help grant life changing wishes this Wish Week buff.ly/3Gzb0iO

Newstalk is partnering with Make-A-Wish Ireland to celebrate Wish Week 💙

Join us next week as we talk to some incredible children and their courageous families, and hear how Make-A-Wish have been beacons of light for children facing the toughest battles of their lives.

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Join us for our national fundraising week, Wish Week, starting April 22nd! Celebrate the magical moments wishes can create for children with life-threatening illnesses by hosting your own fundraising event. Register now! buff.ly/3W0lznL #Wishweek #Fundraise #SparkJoy

Saoirse is living with complex needs and her parents thought a sensory space would be the perfect wish for her. Our volunteers helped transformed her room & bring her and her family some joy! This Wish Week, see how you can get involved buff.ly/3Gzb0iO #sparkjoy #wishweek

Emma loves all things Princess and wished for a Princess tea party. In December Emma received the royal treatment with a princess tea party at Waterford Castle Resort. This Wish Week, our national fundraising week, see how you can get involved buff.ly/3Gzb0iO #wishweek #sparkjoy

Alex (16) loves rugby & wished to see the Ireland team in action. His wish came true on Saturday the 16th, watching Ireland beat Scotland at the Aviva and staying at the Sandymount Hotel afterwards. Special thanks to the @sandymounthotel, Irish Rugby and Iarnród Éireann . #sparkjoy

Meet Dan, 7, from Dublin, battling leukemia. His wish? Meeting the Irish rugby team at Aviva Stadium. His fave, Garry Ringrose, topped the list! The next day, a smashing 29-10 win over England made it even sweeter. Sending best wishes as the team faces France tomorrow! 🏉💚

Chloe, 7, living with a rare neurodevelopmental diagnosis, wished for a family staycation, including a beach trip. With a tailored plan and a beach wheelchair, she experienced the joy of reconnecting with the beach ✨

Read more on Chloe's wish here > buff.ly/4b68UVv

✨ Cheers to a year of granting wishes and spreading joy! 🌟 As we dive into 2024, we're excited for the incredible journey ahead, filled with smiles, laughter, and wishes coming true.💙

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from everyone at Make-A-Wish Ireland! Your support has helped us create life-changing moments of hope and joy for children facing life-threatening illnesses. 💙

#MerryChristmas #LightUpHope #SparkJoy 🎄💫

Our team is excited to keep spreading happiness and hope to Wish children like Grace throughout the month of December with the launch of our Christmas campaign.

Special thanks to Mitsubishi Electric for sponsoring the campaign and helping us brighten the holidays.😊🎄

Again, we are astounded by the generosity of the Irish public! Thank you to everyone at Christmas FM for all the hard work that has gone into making donation day a huge success and a big thank you to everyone who donated! 💙⭐