Make A Wish Foundation Research Paper

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Make a Wish Foundation of America To hope. To dream. To wish. These are aspirations found inside each and every one of us. To selflessly help others achieve their hopes and dreams, to grant their wishes. These are the fundamental qualities that make us a great people. A loving, benevolent society, whose only concern is the well-being of others. Make-A-Wish Foundation of America strives to grant children diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, a life changing wish. To make the lives of the children better, and to support the friends and family of these truly special children. It was the year 1980. US Customs Agent Tommy Austin tells Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer Ron Cox about his dilemma. His wife’s friend Linda had a small …show more content…

The charity was overwhelmed by the amount of people who wanted to be a part of the wonder. In the May of 1983, the national Make-A-Wish Foundation was incorporated, and multiple chapters were opened across the nation. Make a Wish Foundation of America has impacted the lives of children everywhere. More than 226,000 children have benefited from the hope, strength and joy of experiencing their one heartfelt wish. Nearly 14,000 wishes have been granted each year, on average, one every 38 minutes. Wishes are a source of emotional strength for children which helps them cope with their illnesses and often contributes to improved physical well-being. Most of the wishes fall into four major categories. Some children want to travel to their favorite theme park, or visit an exotic beach, or see snow for the first time. Some children get to be somebody for a day, like a firefighter or police officer. Some children get to meet their favorite athlete, recording artist, public figure or movie star. Some children wish for a special gift, like a computer, a tree house, or something they have yearned for a long time. Over 90% of Make a Wish parents believe their child’s ability to cope with their illness has increased greatly. That the wish granting has reinforced family ties to support their child’s fight against their illness. Virtually all of the parents of sick children have reported an increase in their desire to give back or help another

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