Founded by Dr. Jerry Clark, our chapter was chartered in 1985. We were originally called the Charlotte Clark Chapter in honor Dr. Clarks' first wife, whom he lost to cancer. We cover the state from Burlington (Alamance County) through the 51 counties to the west. We maintain offices in Asheville, Charlotte & Clemmons.

We were officially incorporated as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in 1985. Our tax identification number is 56-1492432. Our chapter has never turned down an eligible wish. Right now the average wish cost is $6,000.00 including in-kind donations. 

To qualify for a wish, a child must be older than 2 1/2 years old and younger than 18 (at the time of referral), medically eligible and must not have received a wish from another wish-granting organization.  A child can be referred to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® by a parent or guardian, a medical professional, or by the child.