Donate your Car. Make a Difference.
Using your generous donation, Wheels For Wishes has helped touch the lives of thousands of children with critical illnesses. With over $123 million in donations, we have helped to grant over 14,469 wishes to local children nationwide. Still, there are plenty of children who have wishes yet to be granted.
Thousands of children with critical illnesses desire to live their dreams every year. Wheels For Wishes wants every dream to come true, and every donated vehicle has a big impact on reaching that mark. For more inspiration, read these wish stories!
Miya's Wish Granted
During Pediatric Transplant Week 2025, Make-A-Wish Illinois celebrated the outgoing and playful, Miya, with a backyard makeover! “She's building her confidence trying new trampoline tricks” -Melissa, Miya’s mother. She is so thrilled to have a place to host her neighborhood friends to come over and play outside!
Florence's Wish Granted
At Wheels For Wishes, we transform your unwanted vehicle into life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses.
Florence’s wish became a reality – her very own play farmyard at her preschool – thanks to her incredible Wish Makers! Complete with a produce stand and a painting inspired by her favorite book that she read every night in the hospital, the farm captures Florence’s vibrant spirit and will bring joy to kids for generations to come.
Our mission focuses on providing fulfilling childhood experiences for all children facing serious health challenges.
When you donate your car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or RV through our fast and easy process, you're helping create memorable experiences that give wish kids a break from medical routines.
We accept vehicles in any condition, handle free pickup and towing, and provide you with a 100% tax-deductible receipt.
Your donation doesn't just remove an unwanted vehicle—it transforms what you might consider junk into hope, strength, and joy for children in your local community.
Claire's Wish Granted
Behind every vehicle donation lies a child's incredible journey of courage, hope, and dreams coming true.
When you donate your car, you're directly impacting lives like Claire's wish to vacation in St. Thomas!
“During our time in St. Thomas, Claire ran up and down the beach. She collected seashells. She picked out her favorites and told me all about them. This was the moment that Claire had been waiting for,” Tiffany said. Claire’s wish marked a turning point where she could picture a bright future filled with excitement, love and adventure – something that had often been lost during the toughest and most isolating periods in her treatment journey. She reconnected with her brother, Evan, and experienced life-changing moments of togetherness with her family.
Your car donation doesn't just clear space in your driveway; it creates hope, joy, and life-changing memories for children who need them most.
“Thank you for making my daughter’s [wish] come true,” LaCambrise said. “Kids like Lynetta need that kind of moment. She had been depressed, and this wish showed her that it’s possible to feel joy again. It gave her something to look forward to and more confidence as she moves past her illness and into a healthy new chapter.”
Each donated vehicle transforms into hope, strength, and unforgettable memories for children facing life's greatest challenges.
How Your Car Donations Grant Wishes
When you donate your vehicle to Wheels For Wishes, you're setting in motion a powerful chain of events that transforms ordinary cars into extraordinary moments for children facing life-threatening illnesses.
Your donated vehicle gets sold, and 100% of the proceeds go directly to local Make-A-Wish chapters in your community.
These funds help cover the average cost of granting a child's wish - whether it's a Disney cruise like Clara received, a trip to Walt Disney World for Seth, or a custom playground for Jacob.
Your Car's Car Donation Journey
Your donated vehicle begins an extraordinary transformation the moment you call 1-855-278-9474 or complete our simple online car donation form.
Within 24 hours of the next business day, our team arranges free towing from your location, accepting cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, and RVs in any condition. You don't need to worry about repairs or extensive paperwork – we handle everything.
Once collected, your vehicle enters our streamlined process where it's evaluated and sold. The proceeds directly benefit local Make-A-Wish chapters, funding wishes for children facing critical illnesses.
You'll receive a 100% tax-deductible receipt documenting your contribution.
Your old car becomes someone's dream fulfilled – transforming what you consider junk into life-changing experiences for wish kids in your community.
Donor Testimonials
Thousands of donors have experienced firsthand the satisfaction that comes with turning their unwanted vehicles into life-changing wishes for children.
"It was simple and easy. Their phone representatives were friendly and helpful with all my questions. I needed my car moved soon and they were here within 48 hours to pick it up."
Patricia F. Woodbury, MN
This was the easiest thing I ever had to do. They are great letting you know every step of what is going on and very prompt when they picked up my car.
Velia M. Sacramento, CA
"It feels very satisfying to know that my car donation is helping to grant the wishes of a child that is going through something most of us will never experience… a child right here in our community."
Jeff W. Orono, MN
Preferred to donate our car versus selling it. Pretty straight forward process after making a phone call. Set date, time for pickup. Driver came to our house, was quite personable. Within less than 30 minutes car was towed away. Definitely consider this path for a car you want to get rid of plus money goes to a good cause.
Glenn R. Bohemia, NY
With great reviews across the board, Wheels For Wishes makes sure that your car donation is easy, offers you great benefits, and always helps a local Make-A-Wish kid get their wish granted.
How You Can Donate Your Car
When you're ready to transform your unwanted vehicle into a child's wish, the donation process couldn't be simpler. You can start by calling 1-855-278-9474 to speak with our friendly representatives, or complete our convenient easy online donation form.
We accept cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and RVs in any condition—even if they're not running.
Once you contact us, we'll arrange free towing and pickup within 48 hours. You'll need your title and proof of ownership, though in some cases we can work without a title.
After pickup, you'll receive a 100% tax-deductible receipt for your donation.
Your vehicle donation directly supports Make-A-Wish chapters nationwide, helping grant life-changing wishes to children facing critical illnesses in your local community.
