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.
Thank you, Bristol-Myers Squibb, for making Markayla’s wish, and many others, possible! Make-A-Wish has a deep commitment to providing emotional support for patients and their families. Your gift to Make-A-Wish in 2019 does more than bring joy to children with cancer. You help us give them an edge in conquering their illnesses.
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Seven-year-old Keira’s love of leprechauns began when she was just three years old and received a leprechaun book from her grandmother. She soon became enamored and frequently asked her parents when they could go to Ireland to see the leprechauns.
At Make-A-Wish, every child we serve has been diagnosed with a critical illness. Most of these illnesses require sophisticated medical care in order to cure or improve the health of the child.
Stories of joy, resilience and healing that can only happen with Make-A-Wish.
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