Make-A-Wish Nevada Celebrates 25 Years of 'Walk for Wishes' at New Grand Prix Plaza Venue

The annual fundraising walk moves from Town Square to the Las Vegas Strip circuit this year.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:37am

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Make-A-Wish Nevada is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its 'Walk for Wishes' event with a new location at Grand Prix Plaza. The annual walk, which raises funds to grant wishes for Nevada children battling life-threatening illnesses, is moving from its previous home at Town Square to the one-and-a-half-mile stretch of the Las Vegas Strip circuit. Last year, over 1,200 participants helped raise nearly $500,000 for the cause.

Why it matters

The 'Walk for Wishes' is a critical annual fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Nevada, which currently has about 250 children in the state waiting to have their wishes granted. The move to the new Grand Prix Plaza venue aims to build on the event's success and allow even more community members to get involved in supporting this important cause.

The details

The 25th annual 'Walk for Wishes' is set for Saturday, April 26, at 8 a.m. at Grand Prix Plaza. The walk is open to the public, but participants must register in advance. Last year's event saw over 1,200 people take part and help raise nearly $500,000 for granting wishes for Nevada children with critical illnesses.

  • The 'Walk for Wishes' has been an annual event for Make-A-Wish Nevada for 25 years.
  • This year's walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2026 at 8 a.m.

The players

Make-A-Wish Nevada

A nonprofit organization that grants wishes for children in Nevada who are battling life-threatening illnesses.

Scott Rosenzweig

The President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Nevada.

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What they’re saying

“We have about 250 kids we're currently working with right here in Nevada who need a heartfelt wish. So these funds that we raise, this solidarity of the community coming back-to-back us so that we have the backs of our kids who are fighting these critical illnesses right here in Nevada.”

— Scott Rosenzweig, President and CEO, Make-A-Wish Nevada

What’s next

Registration for the 25th annual 'Walk for Wishes' is now open to the public on the Make-A-Wish Nevada website.

The takeaway

The 'Walk for Wishes' has become a beloved annual tradition in Las Vegas, bringing the community together to support children with life-threatening illnesses and help grant their most cherished wishes. The move to the new Grand Prix Plaza venue aims to build on the event's success and allow even more people to get involved in this important cause.