Make a wish
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Make-A-Wish grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition every 38 minutes in the United States. The organization started in 1980 when a boy named Frank "Bopsy" Salazar, who had leukemia, had his wish to be a police officer for a day granted. The child's imagination drives the wish experience, which can involve traveling, meeting celebrities, receiving gifts, or helping others. In 2013 alone, over 226,000 children benefited from having their heartfelt wish granted.
Make a wish
- 2. • Make-A-Wish® grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories, on average, every 38 minutes. I believe that a wish experience can be a game- changer.
- 3. How it all started Chris Greicius with Allan Schmidt
- 4. Frank "Bopsy" Salazar has the first official Make-A-Wish® kid. • He's 7 and has leukemia - just like Chris.
- 5. • The child's imagination is always the driving force in determining, designing and coordinating a life-altering wish experience.
- 6. • I wish to go … Some Make-A-Wish® kids want to travel to their favorite theme park, while others want to visit an exotic beach, go on a cruise, see snow for the first time or attend a major sporting event or concert.
- 7. • I wish to be … Children search the depths of their imagination when they wish to be someone for a day – a fireman, a police officer, a model, a superhero or even Barbie.
- 8. • I wish to meet … Around 1,000 wish kids each year meet their favorite athlete, recording artist, television personality, movie star, politician or other public figure.
- 9. • I wish to have … Children sometimes wish for a special gift, such as a computer, a tree house, a shopping spree or something they have wanted for a long time.
- 10. • I wish to give … Some wish kids use their wish to make the world better – raising funds, helping improve their school or celebrating a holiday for their family are just a few of the ways wish kids have helped others.
- 12. • In 2013, more than 226,000 children in the United States have benefited from the hope, strength and joy of experiencing their one heartfelt wish. And while it’s not the beginning, it’s nowhere near the end.