Blockbuster night raises $3.2 million

By Kimber Westphall

Make-A-Wish North Texas hosted its annual Wish Night Gala on Saturday, May 2 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The black-tie event welcomed supporters from across North Texas for an inspiring evening centered on hope, generosity, and the power of a wish. This year’s celebration raised nearly $3.2 million, helping to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Since its founding in 1982, Make-A-Wish North Texas has granted more than 14,000 wishes to children across 161 counties in North, East and West Texas. For many of these children, a wish represents more than just a dream fulfilled. It provides a turning point in their treatment journey and creates joyful memories that serve as a powerful source of strength.

For the first time in event history, more than $1 million was secured before guests even entered the room through sponsorships and ticket sales alone. 

The night ultimately raised $3.2 million, marking a blockbuster moment for the organization. 

The evening also spotlighted the organization’s “Two Years, Too Long” newly launched campaign, an urgent initiative focused on eliminating the wait for every eligible child to receive their wish. Throughout the program, Wish Kids and their families took center stage, sharing powerful, firsthand stories that highlighted the life-changing impact of a wish. With its strongest emphasis yet on storytelling and mission, Wish Night continues to evolve into the city’s most mission-centered gala, highlighting both the scale of community support and the real lives changed because of it.

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