Together, we create life-changing wishes for children living with critical illnesses. We go above and beyond to grant amazing wishes to inspiring children; making their wish a reality at a time when they need it most. Because a child’s life shouldn’t be about illness, hospitals and diagnosis– it should be about wonder, joy and hope.
Whether it’s being a chef for the day, meeting a celebrity hero or going on an amazing holiday, our wishes are unique, varied and life-changing. The effects of a wish can build confidence and bring happiness, creating incredible memories and give respite from the daily struggles that come with a serious illness.
To get started, decide where and when it’s a good time to hold your bake sale:
Bake-A-Wish at work, selling cakes during lunchtime or throughout the day.
Bake-A-Wish at school, with a cake sale at the end of the day so treats can be taken home for tea.
Bake-A-Wish in your local community, holding a coffee morning or afternoon tea to raise money for Make-A-Wish Ireland.
Once your time and place are set, get baking. Ask friends and family to bake too so you have lots of tasty treats to offer on the day. You could have small individual cakes, larger cakes cut into slices, biscuits, bars and muffins. Whilst homemade is a real treat, you can always include some shop-bought goodies.
Set up your bake stall with all your delicious delights and make it clear how much things cost. You could add a colourful table cloth or fun serviettes to your display to help draw in passers-by. When you’re all set, enjoy yourself and bask in the delicious waft of baked goodies.
Once you’ve decided the time and place, it’s time to spread the word and let everyone know. Gaining publicity for your bake sale will help you raise funds and awareness for Make-A-Wish Ireland.
Get social: Use your social media pages to let people know why you’re raising money for Make-A-Wish Ireland and to share details about your event. Post photos and videos, use Instagram or Facebook stories and ask for donations by sharing links to online fundraising pages like iDonate. Make sure to tag Make-A-Wish Ireland in your journey!
Our fundraising team will be there to assist you every step of the way! Reach out to us today with any questions, and we can help provide posters, fundraising tips and inspiration to make your Bake My Wish Day a success!
