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

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

July 07, 2025 • We Are For Good

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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