Make-A-Wish Foundation facts for kids
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| Formation | April 29, 1980 |
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| Type | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
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International |
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President & CEO
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Leslie Motter |
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a special non-profit group in the United States. It helps make dreams come true for children who are seriously ill. This amazing organization started in Phoenix, Arizona.
Make-A-Wish has 58 local offices across the United States. It also works in about 50 other countries around the world. A famous professional wrestler, John Cena, has granted more wishes than anyone else. He has helped over 650 children!
What Make-A-Wish Does
Make-A-Wish focuses on giving hope and joy to children facing tough health challenges. They believe that a wish can make a big difference. It can help kids feel stronger and more positive.
How Wishes Help Kids
When a child's wish comes true, it gives them a break from their medical treatments. It can boost their spirits and help them feel better. Wishes can be simple, like getting a new pet, or big, like meeting a favorite celebrity.
Make-A-Wish Around the World
Make-A-Wish is a global organization. It has partners in many different countries. These partners help bring the magic of a wish to children everywhere.
- Make-A-Wish Australia
- Make A Wish UAE
- Make-A-Wish Foundation UK
See also
In Spanish: Fundación Make-A-Wish para niños
