Make-A-Wish Ball Celebrated 31st Year in Downtown Miami
Supporters gathered at the InterContinental hotel to honor the milestone of a decades-long fundraising effort.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Philanthropy
Philanthropists and community leaders met at the InterContinental hotel ballroom to support the 31st Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball. The event highlighted the organization’s mission to provide life-changing experiences for local children facing critical illnesses.
Why it matters
The annual gala serves as the primary engine for Make-A-Wish South Florida, an organization that has become a pillar of local charitable support. By sustaining this funding, the nonprofit ensures its continued ability to fulfill the specific requests of children in our community.
Make-A-Wish South Florida has reached a milestone of 9,000 wishes granted and over $50 million raised through its longstanding local initiatives. The specific financial total from this year’s 31st annual gala has yet to be finalized.
The players
Make-A-Wish South Florida
A regional nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.
InterContinental Miami
The downtown hotel that hosted the 31st annual ball at the Finker-Frenkel Wish House.
The details
Held at the Finker-Frenkel Wish House within the InterContinental hotel, the ball drew supporters focused on the chapter's mission. The organization remains committed to scaling its wish-granting capacity for children across Miami-Dade who are navigating critical health challenges. Future fundraising efforts will build upon the legacy established by this three-decade-old event.
Timeline
The 31st annual fundraising ball took place on September 25, 2026.
Beyond the 305
The 2026 event extends the multi-decade legacy of the InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball as one of Miami’s most consistent annual charitable traditions. It marks a significant continuation of the city’s long-standing culture of high-profile gala-based philanthropy.
The success of this gala ensures that critical resources remain available for local families navigating complex medical journeys for their children. Residents interested in supporting future efforts can monitor the organization’s ongoing wish-granting status.
The takeaway
The 31st ball underscores the deep-rooted success of long-term community partnerships in Miami’s charity sector. Supporters should watch for updates from the nonprofit on how the 2026 proceeds will be distributed across local medical outreach programs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale.
