In my career as a pediatric nurse practitioner, I have cared for dozens of children with critical illnesses who have benefited in so many ways from the magic of a Make-A-Wish grant. Hearing about their wish adventure and what it meant to that child and their family is always so uplifting...it is often the only time that child and his or her family feel "normal" and able to escape, at least for a few days, from the burden of their illness. That is why this year I am so excited to take on this year’s Trailblaze Challenge! In addition to the physical challenge (28 mile hike in one day!), 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!
