Rafting for Wishes is a relay-style, fundraising event held in Meredith Bay and on-land at Hesky Park in Meredith. The event is a 24-hour, jam-packed, super fun, on the water fundraiser that is open to the public. We are always looking for new community members to participate in this event, whether it's creating a team, joining a team or volunteering throughout the weekend. This year, we are celebrating our 16th year on the rafts! We will once again have two ways for you to participate. Participants can choose to take the 24-hour challenge in Meredith Bay or they can choose to support the event at a location of their choosing, for 8 hours. 

All teams, whether virtual or participating in Meredith are welcome and encouraged to join us for our Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 17th at 3:30pm and our Closing Ceremony on Saturday, July 18th at 3:30pm in Meredith Bay and on land at Hesky Park.

To learn more, donate, and create or join a team, visit: 2026 Rafting for Wishes - Campaign

For more information on our 2026 Sponsorship opportunities, visit: 

*Please note any logo requirements and/or trademark restrictions when you send logo to Olivia Stanas at ostanas@nh.wish.org 

Make-A-Wish New Hampshire is also looking for donations of gift certificates. If you are a business owner or have a connection to someone who would be willing to donate a gift card to the Rafting for Wishes event, please let us know or mail the gift card to us. We will be giving these gift cards out as prizes to participants during the Rafting for Wishes event weekend. If you have any questions, please email Nikki Lyons Lahey at nlahey@nh.wish.org  

Feel the Rafting for Wishes magic! Catch a glimpse of what's in store! Accept the 24-Hour Challenge