Local History

Make-A-Wish® Foundation of South Carolina

Incorporated in 1984, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Fulfilling a child's wish provides a joyful and meaningful experience that benefits both the child and the family. It is our heartfelt hope that with the doctors providing medicine and Make-A-Wish providing magic, together we can create a miracle!

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina got its start with the first wish on November 10, 1984. Louis, age 5, was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  His wish was to see “a big time football game”.  He attend a home game at the Citadel in Charleston.  He was presented with his own team uniform and was able to run out onto the field with the players.  Louis watched the game not in the stands like the other fans, but on the benches with the players. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina has granted 1626 wishes since Louis’s wish and continues to grant over 125 wishes throughout the state each year.