Informative Essay: The Make A Wish Foundation

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Imagine the thrill on a child’s face when they receive their most desired wish. Whether it’s to become a princess or to travel the world. The Make a Wish foundation is a charity that is worthwhile supporting, it is a charity that supports children (under 18) and families battling with life threatening illnesses. They grant wishes of children bringing hope and joy to their lives, putting a smile on their faces once again. Dedicated individuals work together as a team to make sure that every cherished wish comes true. After 1980, when this foundation helped their first wish kid, more people joined and now the Make a Wish foundation is one of the largest wish-granting charities in the world. Around 12,000 wishes are granted in a year. Although there are many organizations, foundations and charities currently operating in the world, but not many are as recognized as this one. This charity includes a devoted team that works towards making every wish come to reality. …show more content…

Every day we take life for granted, yet so many children are fighting for their lives. When a child hasn’t experienced the joy of life, they have to lay in bed every second of every day hoping to make it to the next day. It would be a parent’s worst nightmare to be told, it would be unlikely for your child to survive. Make a Wish foundation helps hundreds of kids like that, not only with cancer but any other life threatening illnesses. This foundation is always there to change anybody’s life, giving these children strength and a reason to

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