3. We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

5. Founded in 1980 after a group
of caring volunteers helped
Chris, 7, fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer.

7. Make-A-Wish® has granted more than 250,000 wishes in the United States.

9. According to a recent study
of wish impact, a wish come true makes kids feel stronger
and more energetic…
Make-A-Wish® America: “Wish Impact Study Results” 2011

11. 98% of parents say the wish experience gave them the opportunity to be a “normal” family again…

13. 89% of health professionals
say wishes can influence wish kids’ physical health…

15. 97% of parents say the wish experience strengthened
their family…

17. Make-A-Wish® grants a wish
every 38 minutes.

19. Your support helps us come closer to achieving our ultimate vision – making every eligible wish come true.