Make-A-Wish Metro New York has a robust internship program where students can get valuable work experience in the nonprofit sector. This past summer, Victoria Stefanelli, a student at Endicott College, took on an internship project with the Brand + Communication team. We asked Victoria what she learned about Make-A-Wish this summer.
Last week, 5-year-old wish kid Jane started first grade. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor as a toddler and her treatment spanned the early years of her life. The ordinary milestones of childhood, like the first day of school, can be emotional for parents but are especially so for parents of kids battling or recovering from a critical illness. We asked Jane's mother, Kate, to explain.
It’s Back to School time for most kids in the Metro New York area, but for children hospitalized with a critical illness, attending classes is not an option.
Back to school means different things to different people.
Stacy’s son Alex, who lives with cerebral palsy and other serious medical challenges, recently had his wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort granted. The experience was life-changing for the whole family and inspired Stacy to begin fundraising for Make-A-Wish to help give that same opportunity to other children and families.
As August draws to a close and we get ready to return to school, sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate some of the incredible wish trips our kids experienced this summer.
“For all that I’ve been through for the past two years, this couldn’t have come any sooner.”
Summer is the busiest time of year for travel, especially for wish kids. But did you know there's science that says the happiest part of a trip happens before you even leave?
As 10-year-old Zeila and her family walked along Kichijoji Avenue, in the shade of the tall green trees of Inokashira Park, they came upon a colorful building and found themselves standing in front of a sign that read, "Ghibli Museum.”
Imagination is powerful. It inspires, renews and entertains. And is the beginning of the Make-A-Wish journey.
Stories of joy, resilience and healing that can only happen with Make-A-Wish.
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