Make-A-Wish
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in the United States that helps fulfill the wishes of children with a critical illness between the ages of 2½ and 18 years old.[1] Make-A-Wish was founded in 1980 and headquartered in Phoenix.[2] The organization operates through its 59 chapters located throughout the United States. Make-A-Wish also operates in nearly 50 other countries around the world through 39 international affiliates.[3] History[edit]In the spring of 1980, 7-year-old Christopher James Greicius (August 13, 1972 – May 3, 1980) was being treated for leukemia. He aspired to be a police officer. U.S. Customs Officer Tommy Austin befriended Chris and worked with Frank Shankwitz and officers at the Arizona Department of Public Safety to plan an experience to lift Greicius' spirits. Chris spent the day as a police officer, rode in a police helicopter, received a custom-tailored police uniform, and was sworn in as the first honorary Public Safety patrolman in state history. Greicius died soon after, but his wish became the inspiration for the Make-A-Wish organization.[4] Process[edit]President Barack Obama with Make-A-Wish recipient Nick Wetzel and his older brother Stephan on December 9, 2016. Children who may be eligible to receive a wish can be referred by one of the following four sources:
To refer a child, the appropriate referral source can use the Make-A-Wish online referral form or contact the Make-A-Wish chapter closest to them. All medical information is considered confidential and is not discussed with outside parties unless it is required for the wish and the child's parent(s) or guardian(s) have given their consent. A child with a critical illness who has reached the age of 21⁄2 and is under the age of 18 at the time of referral is potentially eligible for a wish. After a child is referred, Make-A-Wish staff work with each child's healthcare team to determine if a child is medically eligible for a wish, based on the medical criteria established by Make-A-Wish. In addition, a child cannot have received a wish from another wish-granting organization.[5] Each Make-A-Wish chapter follows specific policies and guidelines for granting a child's wish. Make-A-Wish works closely with the wish child's physician and family to determine the most appropriate time to grant the wish, keeping in mind the child's treatment protocol or other concerns. Most wish requests fall into five categories: I wish to go, I wish to be, I wish to meet, I wish to have, or I wish to give.[5] Professional wrestler John Cena holds the title for the most wishes granted by a single individual, at over 650 wishes.[6][7] On June 24, 2022, Disney Cruise Line honored all Make-A-Wish children as godchildren of the Disney Wish.[8] Governance and accountability[edit]Deepak S. Bhatia, CEO of Make-A-Wish, India with Wikipedian in Kolkata Office on April 1, 2017. The national board of directors helps chart Make-A-Wish's course. The board determines the organization's mission and vision, evaluates and supports the president and chief executive officer, and protects Make-A-Wish's assets. The board also enhances Make-A-Wish's public standing, ensures accountability, maintains legal integrity, and assesses its own performance.[9] The senior leadership team is composed of Make-A-Wish's top-level management. Each member is a national office leader in disciplines that include wish-granting, fundraising, legal, brand advancement, and operational activities. The president and CEO guides the strategic plan in areas such as board development, talent development, fundraising, and corporate relations.[9] The Charity Navigator gave Make-A-Wish a 2-star overall rating, a 1-star financial rating and a 4-star accountability and transparency rating for the 2019 fiscal year.[10] Hunting and fishing[edit]U.S. Marines involved in the Make-A-Wish activities for children Make-A-Wish stopped granting wishes involving hunting-related activities, including fishing, use of firearms or other weapons that are designed to cause animal injury in 1996. This was largely due to concerns over child safety, the pressure from animal-sensitive donors, and criticisms from animal rights groups.[11] In response, three organizations were formed: Hunt of a Lifetime, which arranges hunting trips for terminally ill children;[12][13] Catch-a-Dream,[14] which was conceived by Mississippi outdoorsman Bruce Brady and formed by his loved ones following Brady's death from cancer to grant hunting experiences to ill children; and Life Hunts, founded by the Buckmasters American Deer Foundation. In popular culture[edit]
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What is the most common MakeHelp paying for basic needs. ... . A vacation. ... . Travel to a family reunion. ... . Tickets to Disneyland. ... . A day on the town. ... . A trip to Walt Disney World. ... . A meeting with a celebrity. ... . International travel.. How did MakeMake-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Greicius, an energetic 7-year-old boy battling leukemia who wishes to be a police officer. In 1980, his Phoenix community came together to make his wish come true. Little did Chris know that his wish would create a movement that would transform millions of lives.
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What happened to the MakeAt the end of February, Jayden was unexpectedly hospitalized with an infection. His oncologist let Jayden know that he wouldn't be medically cleared to travel on his wish in May. Luckily, the Make-A-Wish® team was able to work with Denis to re-schedule Jayden's wish to July.
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