Make A Wish - For A Higher Cause

By k9andthedr
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    The history of The Make A Wish Foundation

  • Chris' wish of being a police officer was fulfilled by ADPS Officers and that inspired them to create Make A Wish

    Chris' wish of being a police officer was fulfilled by ADPS Officers and that inspired them to create Make A Wish

  • The group receives its tax-exempt status as a non-profit organization.

  • The first official wish of the Foundation is fulfilled Frank "Bopsy" Salazar's wish ed to be a fireman

    The first official wish of the Foundation is fulfilled Frank "Bopsy" Salazar's wish ed to be a fireman

  • The spring of 1982 NBC Magazine sends a reporter to do a story about this small new charity that’s granting wishes to children fighting for their lives.

  • Make A Wish celebrates its 10th anniversary and grants its 10,000th wish. A total of 3,487 wishes are granted during the year.

  • Make A Wish International is formed.

  • The first World Wish Day is celebrated in 37 countries to recognize 30 years of wish granting.

  • Miles, aka Batkid, is a 5-year-old who is in remission from leukemia and wished to be batman and now there is a documentary being made about him and his dream.

    Miles, aka Batkid, is a 5-year-old who is in remission from leukemia and wished to be batman and now there is a documentary being made about him and his dream.

  • This year alone 14,800 wishes were fulfilled on average that's 1 every 35 minutes

    This year alone 14,800 wishes were fulfilled on average that's 1 every 35 minutes

  • Now, in 2016, more than 270,000 children in the United States and 350,000 globally its territories have benefited from a wish.

    Now, in 2016, more than 270,000 children in the United States and 350,000 globally its territories have benefited from a wish.