Make a Wish

In 1983 Nigel Brown and Robb Lucy created the well known organization, the "Make-A-Wish Foundation". Their goals and visions can be seen in their mission statement:" We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy." 

Make-A-Wish changes lives of children with serious medical problems, mostly cancer or other terminal disease, by granting them wishes. This happens in a four step process.

The first step is referral, this is when a patient is recommended by a doctor or family member that to ensure that their need is legitimate. The second step is medical eligibility.  "To receive a wish, the child must be diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition – i.e., a progressive, degenerative or malignant condition that has placed the child’s life in jeopardy." 

The third step is finding the true wish, this is where the volunteers and donors of the Make a Wish foundation connect with the children to explore what will delight and inspire them the most.

The fourth step is simple- creating joy. This is where the actual wish comes true and a children's live is transformed. The wishes come in a wide variety, but have the same theme. All wishes show the children that their lives are important, and that anything is possible. 

Over the years, the foundation has grown and has granted many wishes for patients of all ages and conditions. The company hopes to expand and grow over the years and change the lives of more children to come.