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 collaboration
- How Make-A-Wish measures impact beyond numbers and into healing
- Why personalized wishes create powerful moments of joy and dignity
- How purpose-driven partnerships thrive on trust, respect, and shared values
- Why a single wish can spark lifelong generosity and collective hope
Episode Highlights
- Personal 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/disney
Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/630
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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 collaboration
- How Make-A-Wish measures impact beyond numbers and into healing
- Why personalized wishes create powerful moments of joy and dignity
- How purpose-driven partnerships thrive on trust, respect, and shared values
- Why a single wish can spark lifelong generosity and collective hope
Episode Highlights
- Personal 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/disney
Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/630
Make the most of Monthly Giving Awareness Week 💛
During Monthly Giving Awareness Week (May 11-16), Givebutter is giving back. For every new monthly donor who gives $5 or more, your nonprofit earns a $10 donation. $25,000 in matching funds are available to organizations just like yours! Get all the details and get started today here!
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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.com
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