With the disruption and ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19, Make-A-Wish Australia now has more than 800 seriously ill children waiting for their wish to come true, which is more than ever before.

To help make these wishes become a reality, for a second consecutive year, guests and crew of Hungry Jack’s can donate by purchasing Wishmaker Stars ($1, $2 and $5) at any Hungry Jack’s (in-store, drive-thru or online) during March until April 4.

Scott Baird, Hungry Jack’s Chief Marketing Officer, said all proceeds from Wishmaker stars sold at Hungry Jack’s go to Make-A-Wish Australia.

“Hungry Jack’s is delighted to be working with the community to help raise much needed funds for Make-A-Wish Australia to help grant the wishes of children with serious illnesses,” said Mr Baird.

“In our inaugural year, the Hungry Jack’s Wishmaker campaign raised $1.36 million, which enabled Make-A-Wish to deliver 100 unforgettable wishes to children around the country in 100 days, and onboard more children to their wish journey.

“The team at Hungry Jack’s is extremely proud of this life-changing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative because it enacts goodwill and helps bring joy and hope to sick children and their families who are going through a very difficult time,” said Mr Baird.

Wishes can range from welcoming a puppy into the family, to being a superhero or going on a trip to the snow, every wish is as unique as the child who imagines it.

“We encourage everyone to get behind the Wishmaker campaign because every wish and wish journey changes a child’s life for the better, having long lasting effects on the child and their family,” Mr Baird concluded.

Sally Bateman, Chief Executive of Make-A-Wish Australia, said Wishmaker is now the charity’s largest annual fundraiser.

“Hungry Jack’s is an integral part of our Wish Force and has provided incredible support for Make-A-Wish since our partnership began in 2017,” said Ms Bateman.

“With no government funding, Make-A-Wish relies on the incredible generosity and support from the community to make wishes possible.

“The experience of a wish can help renew a sick child’s sense of purpose, increasing their ability to face the challenges of their illness and beyond It gives them much needed hope and something positive to look forward to.

“We would encourage everyone to become a Hungry Jack’s Wishmaker today and together help us make the wishes of seriously ill children become a reality,” concluded Ms Bateman.

To donate, during March, purchase a $1, $2 or $5 Wishmaker star in-store at Hungry Jack’s, via the Hungry Jack’s App or online: https://order.hungryjacks.com.au/ Available until April 4.

All proceeds from Wishmaker stars sold at Hungry Jack’s go to Make-A-Wish Australia.

For more information on the Hungry Jack’s Wishmaker campaign, please visit: www.hungryjacks.com.au/community/wishmaker-2022