As a Medical Social Worker at Rady Children's Hospital, I have seen first hand the impact Make-A-Wish has had on my patients and their families. Working primarily in the Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit and Kidney Transplant Clinic, I have the unique opportunity to refer my patients to Make-A-Wish.
It's a true honor to be part of a child's life during a medical crisis and even a greater privilege to hear about one of the best day's in their life. Make-A-Wish gives my patients and their families something to look forward to, something to hold on to when they feel like giving up. Make-A-Wish gives them one of their best day's and that experience is priceless.
I am excited to take on this year’s Trailblaze Challenge. In addition to the physical challenge, I have committed myself to raising the critical funds necessary for Make-A-Wish to grant the one true wish for each eligible child with a critical illness. With your help, it’s possible.
Did you know that Make-A-Wish grants more than 15,000 wishes nationwide every year? That’s a lot, yes. But that’s only 50% of the eligible kids. Every hour of every day, on average, three children are diagnosed with a critical illness. Every one of these kids needs a wish to give them strength and help them heal. I’m fundraising so more deserving kids and their families can know the true happiness, relief and renewal a wish can bring.
These essential wishes are only possible because of supporters like you. Together, we are transforming lives- One wish at a time!
