Make-A-Wish Foundation of America

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now one of the world''s leading children''s charities, with 64 chapters in the United States and the U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes and has granted more than 200,000 wishes in the United States since its inception. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is funded primarily through corporate and private donations; it does not accept government funding. Requests for wishes come from parents or guardians, medical professionals and children themselves. The fulfillment of a wish creates a magical moment for children, families and everyone involved in a wish. It is the organization''s vision that people everywhere will share the power of a wish®.

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