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Website. wish .org. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization founded in the United States that helps fulfill the wishes of children with a critical illness between the ages of 3 and 18 years old. [2] Make-A-Wish was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix. [3]
The Power of a Wish. When a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, childhood is stolen. Joy, play and learning are crushed by worry, treatment and pain and their dreams for the future fade.
Whether it’s through athletic events, lemonade stands or birthday fundraisers, passionate supporters rally their networks to grant wishes in their communities. Get Started. Don't wait for hope. Create it. Hope is essential for children with critical illnesses and you can unlock the life-changing power of a wish for a child in our community today.
Today, it is our vision at Make-A-Wish to develop the resources to grant the wish of every eligible child. Wishes can change the odds for children fighting their illness. A wish helps kids look past their limitations, families overcome anxiety and entire communities experience joy.
Make-A-Wish is a non-profit 50l (c) (3) organization that fulfills wishes to children between the ages of 2 ½ through 17 who have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses or conditions. These children - like all children - dream of meeting celebrities, taking trips, or receiving special presents. But their families, coping with the pain ...
With the help of our donors and more than 27,000 volunteers around the world, Make-A-Wish has collectively granted more than 585,000 wishes worldwide. As a global community, we are focused on the impact of a wish in every phase of the Wish Journey.
Research shows, and physicians agree, wishes can help improve a child’s quality of life and produce better health outcomes. Members of the Make-A-Wish Medical Advisory Committee share the life-changing impact wishes have — beyond just medicine — on their patients and their families.
