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Make-A-Wish Foundation
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Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation? has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish? experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors, and entire communities. The Make-A-Wish Foundation? traces its beginning to one boy?s wish. In 1980, 7-year-old Christopher James Greicius was being treated for leukemia. Every day, he dreamed of becoming a police officer. U.S. Customs Officer Tommy Austin had befriended Chris and his mother, Linda Bergendahl-Pauling. First, we determine a child?s medical eligibility with the help of the treating physician. To receive a wish, the child must be diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition ? i.e., a progressive, degenerative or malignant condition that has placed the child?s life in jeopardy. Once we know the child is medically eligible... |
Make-A-Wish Foundation
| Address: | 3550 North Central Avenue Suite 300 Phoenix, 85012 |
| Fax: | 602-279-0855 |
