As we conclude January, our month of new beginnings, we wanted to introduce you one of the newest members of the Make-A-Wish team here in Metro New York. Ryan Heffernan joined our chapter in November as a Finance Coordinator.
On January 15, 2017, I was granted a wish that would propel my life forward.
The New York Times recently reported on a new approach to treating, and possibly curing, sickle cell disease, which afflicts 100,000 Americans.
"My wish kids come first."
Kerry Ann Troy is a Long Beach native who has been a part of the Long Beach Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash almost since its inception. Her son, Connor, who was born with a neuromuscular disease, had his wish granted in 2012. We spoke to Kerry Ann about her son and creating Team Connor in his memory.
Every January, my husband and I sit down to talk about our goals for the New Year. We discuss where we want to go on vacation, what home projects we want to work on, what our career goals are, and where we want to serve in our community.
My brother, Zachary was diagnosed in May 2008 with a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma or put simply, an inoperable brain tumor within the brain stem. To this day, the survival rate is 0%.
Being Santa is no easy task but with a little help from his friends at Make-A-Wish, a big-hearted boy from North Dakota got the chance to be the man in red for a day and put smiles on the faces of other kids.
As a loyal supporter of Make-A-Wish, Sue Jaffe understands that when a wish comes true, it creates strength, hope and transformation for children with critical illnesses.
We are proud to brag a bit about a member of our Make-A-Wish family – wish brother Sebastian Ortiz – who is playing a central role in one of the great holiday traditions this season.
Stories of joy, resilience and healing that can only happen with Make-A-Wish.
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