For children facing critical illnesses, a wish can mean courage, joy and hope. This September, Carrington College and SJVC joined forces to make more wishes possible through an college-system wide Digital Fundraiser benefiting Make-A-Wish®. Together, across all campuses, we rallied to raise funds and awareness to help grant life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses.
Throughout the month of September, faculty, staff, and students rallied together, raising more than $17,500 from over 690 donors. Campuses poured their creativity and energy into BBQs, bake sales, pie-in-the-face challenges, and more. Each event and effort a joyful step toward granting life-changing wishes for children in need.
This effort builds on our growing relationship with Make-A-Wish®. Earlier this year, Carrington College and SJVC contributed $15,000 at the January 2025 Gala of Wishes in Fresno. Since then, our San Jose, San Leandro, and Pleasant Hill campuses have joined the Walk for Wishes, while our Boise campus proudly participated in the Wishes Golf Tournament.
“In Boise we are regularly looking for a way to enhance our connection in the community, partnering with Make-A-Wish not only did that but also furthered our mission of helping and healing across multiple healthcare professions. We are excited and delighted to help these children and wish them all the best in the future! – Zach Jiru, Carrington College-Boise, Campus Leader”
And we’re not done yet. With more events planned for the end of the year in Fresno and Spokane, our commitment to bringing hope to children and families remains stronger than ever.
Because when a wish is granted, it is more than a gift, it’s a reminder that hope is unstoppable. Together, as one college system, we are fostering compassion, service, and purpose across our community. And together, we have the power to deliver life-changing joy.
