630. From One Wish to a Movement: Disney & Make-A-Wish’s 45-Year Journey - Jamie Sandys + Tajiana Ancora-Brown

Meet Jamie & Tajiana. 🤝What happens when Disney and Make-A-Wish team up? Pure magic. For 45 years, this powerhouse partnership has granted over 150,000 wishes—bringing joy, healing, and unforgettable moments to kids and families when they need it most. Enter Tajiana Ancora-Brown from Disney and Jamie Sandys from Make-A-Wish: two hearts leading with purpose and proof that dreams really can change lives.In this episode, we're talking about the wish that can’t be prescribed, the impact of 9,000 families visiting Walt Disney World each year, and how collaboration rooted in heart creates ripple effects of hope. From Bigfoot sightings to custom princess gowns, this conversation will make you laugh, tear up, and believe even deeper in the power of doing good—together. You don’t want to miss this one. ✨ Learn:Why mission alignment and trust unlock transformational collaborationHow Make-A-Wish measures impact beyond numbers and into healingWhy personalized wishes create powerful moments of joy and dignityHow purpose-driven partnerships thrive on trust, respect, and shared valuesWhy a single wish can spark lifelong generosity and collective hopeEpisode HighlightsPersonal Journeys into Philanthropy (03:29)Memorable Wish Stories (07:48)Creating Unique Experiences for Wish Kids (10:57)The Evolution of Historic Partnership (15:16)Once Upon a Wish Party: A Celebration of Dreams (19:32)The Secret Sauce of Collaboration (25:03)Jamie and Tajiana’s One Good Thing (32:25)Resources: Connect through: wish.org/disneyEpisode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/630Join us at The Spread!Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.Learn more and save your free spot today. //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter