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Last Wish Brightens Last Moments
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10230 |
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LIFE
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8 / 1986 |
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Ronda Miller
Ronda Miller is a freelance writer who specializes in human
interest stories. She currently resides in Irvine,
California. |
What do you say to a small child who suffers from a life threatening illness?
For a Phoenix-based children's foundation, only three words are necessary: "Make a wish!"
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization with fifty-eight chapters nationwide. Under the direction of National President Mike Lewis of the Los Angeles Chapter, and Executive Director Linda Kaplan of the foundation headquarters in Phoenix, the foundation has granted favorite wishes to over 2,000 children experiencing catastrophic, life-threatening illnesses.
The entire family is included in each wish. No wish is too large. No child is turned away, and there is never any charge to the family.
The sole purpose of the Make-A-Wish Foundation is to provide joy and cherished memories to seriously ill children and their families. The only stipulation is that these children reach deep within their hearts to find their fondest wish or dearest dream.
For a child who may learn about death before he can learn his alphabet, a wish may mean a trip to Disneyland, or a ride on a fire engine, or seeing a cherished relative one more time. For a child in poverty, a favorite wish may extend to simply having a whole pack of bubble gum, or a more comfortable bed in which to sleep. Whatever the wish, each child is assured that his dream can and will come true, thanks to the behind-the-sense efforts of countless private and corporate benefactors and
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