Friends for Wishes is one of the largest contributor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana.

Friends for Wishes (FFW) stands as a volunteer group committed to aiding Make-A-Wish's mission. Our focus is on instilling hope, resilience, and happiness in children dealing with critical illnesses, all through the magic of wishes. Supported by cherished contributors, our tight-knit team of 60-65 volunteers has achieved an impressive milestone, raising over $1,000,000.00 in nine years and fulfilling 106 wishes. Our ultimate aim is to continue granting numerous wishes, creating a tapestry of smiles that change lives, one wish at a time.

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, we will be having a Fishing Tournament in Aransas Pass, Texas.  Fisherman will compete to win in categories: Heaviest Redfish, Trout, and Stringer! Side pots consist of Most Spots on a Redfish, Sweet 17 Trout, Heaviest Flounder, Heaviest Other, and Texas Slam...and don't forget about the Calcutta!

The "Make-A-Wish Kids' Fishing Experience" is an integral part of the event as it complements the fishing tournament. Children with critical illnesses who participate in the Make-A-Wish Kids Experience can fish at Conn Brown Harbor or explore the feeling of bay fishing in the inner coastal waters by hopping on a boat and heading out to the open waters with an experienced fishing guide.  These kids will fish for free and get the experience of a lifetime.

In addition to the Make-A-Wish Kids Fishing Experience, "Friends for Wishes" also hosts a fantastic event that runs simultaneously with the main event at Conn Brown Harbor. We have a Free Kids Fishing Experience, which provides free rods and reels for any child who registers. The fishing session is live and runs from 8 AM to 12 PM. All you need to bring is yourself and enough time in your day to have fun and catch some fish!

There will also be a Live Auction, Silent Auction, Raffles, and giveaways! Registration is open now, so please go to https://www.friendsforwishes.org/. From there, you can navigate to find out what we are all about.