MAKE-A-WISH AMERICA
“These wishes give children and their families a sense of hope ”
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DURAN CIO , MAKE-A-WISH AMERICA
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A mission that is worth fighting and fundraising for Because so many people are aware of the existence and purpose of Make-A-Wish , it almost feels as though the organisation has always been leading the way with its noble cause . Make-A-Wish , however , is only 40 years old , and it has a heart-warming origin story that demonstrates the simplicity of the organisation ’ s message and aims .
The inspiration for the children ’ s charity struck in 1980 with 7-year-old Christopher Greicius in Phoenix , Arizona , who was bravely battling leukaemia . Learning of his dream to one day be a police officer , his community came together and granted him his wish for the day .
“ A handful of people were involved in thinking about making this child ' s wish come true and then created this whole experience around it . Afterward , they talked about how to fund something that would enable this for more kids ,” Duran explains . “ So , our mission is to create lifechanging wishes for children with critical illnesses . And the biggest misconception about our mission is that it ’ s a child ’ s last wish , when in fact , the wish experience can be a game-changer and an important part of the healing process for wish kids .
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