10 Years of Wish Granting!
2024 marks an incredible decade of partnership between Hyundai Help for Kids and Make-A-Wish Australia. Hyundai dealers across the country, along with Hyundai Motor Company Australia, have raised over $690,000 – helping Make-A-Wish grant hundreds of life-changing, inspirational wishes to critically ill children and their families across Australia.
Brighter Tomorrows for Kids Today
Since 2014, a portion of every new Hyundai sold goes directly to the Hyundai Help for Kids program. As a beneficiary since the inception, Make-A-Wish Australia has been able to bring hope and joy to hundreds of wish kids, their families, and their communities.
It doesn’t stop there – Hyundai Help for Kids have supported with access to vehicles to support with the delivery of our Wish program along with money can’t buy experiences for Wish kids that simply couldn’t have happened without the support of Hyundai Help for Kids. Kids like Haidar, 9, who wished to be a Brisbane Lion, Ava, 12, who wished for an animal adventure, and Mega Brisbane Lions fan Ace, 18, who wished to meet the Brisbane Lions.
You can read more about Haidar, Ava, and Ace's wishes by clicking here.
[Image Above: Carter, 7, "I wish to go on a dinosaur adventure" + Image Left: Carter, years later at a Hyundai iView event]
A word from Sally
“We are honoured to be celebrating 10 wonderful years of partnership with Hyundai Help for Kids. Since its establishment, they have supported Make-A-Wish to help make wishes come true for children across Australia living with critical illness. Including the value of their transport vehicles, Hyundai Help for Kids have provided $690,000 to help create memories that will last a lifetime. Our sincere thanks for offering joy and hope to our wish kids, their families, and their communities.”
My best wishes,
Sally Bateman
Chief Executive Officer, Make-A-Wish Australia
[Image Left: Haidar, 9, "I wish to meet my favourite footy team - The Brisbane Lions"]
A word from Ellenore
“Hyundai Help for Kids are delighted to celebrate 3,500 wishes and 10 years in partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation Australia.
During this time, we have had the opportunity to participate in all facets of a Wish Journey; from ideation to anticipation and delivery – our nationwide Hyundai staff and Dealers are proud members of the #wishforce and have seen firsthand the power and magic of a wish. The magic of a wish isn’t limited to the beaming smile of a wish child, it can be seen all around; in the eyes of their loved ones, the joy in the faces of the countless volunteers, and most importantly the impact these special memories have beyond the wish itself.
Thank you, Make-A-Wish, for the memories, we look forward to creating many more together in the future.”
Ellenore Ibrahim
CSR Manager of Hyundai Motor Company Australia
[Image Right: Aroha, 13, "I wish for a Halloween Carnival fundraiser for Make-A-Wish"]
