I am so excited to say that I am raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation this year! This foundation grants wishes for children with critical illnesses.
During my freshman and sophomore years, I volunteered at the Prisma Health Richland Hospital and worked in multiple areas taking care of patients with different illnesses.
The atmosphere in a hospital setting is always a bit grim, but it was completely different in the children's hospital.
I found myself entranced by the cheerful environment despite medical professionals trying their best to cure children of their life-threatening diseases.
During my time there, I was fortunate enough to work in the cancer division of the Children's hospital, spend time with those suffering from these illnesses, build friendships that will last a life-time, and learn important lessons along the way.
The strength of the children suffering from these diseases is unimaginable and inspiring, and they have inspired me to want to do more for them.
Now, I would like to do my part and help bring a bit of joy and happiness to them during the holiday season.
Especially with COVID-19 impacting the course of this year, it is now more important than ever to give back to my community and the amazing people I've met along the way.
I have witnessed it first-hand, and it is truly incredible what wishes can accomplish: give kids renewed energy and strength, bring families closer together, and unite communities. The kids who have their wish granted, also known as Wish kids, are just like you and I. They have goals they want to accomplish and a bright future ahead of them.
Wish kids are some of the bravest and sweetest kids you will ever know. They wish to become a superhero or princess, go snorkeling on the shores of Australia, visit Disney Magical Kingdom, become doctors and engineers, and push all the buttons in the tallest building's elevator.
Make-A-Wish grants thousands of unique wishes each year. But for every wish granted, another eligible child is waiting for their wish to come true.
Together, we can grant more wishes. Each wish costs around $7500. My initial goal for my first phase of fundraising is $2500. Anything helps!
Please donate to my fundraising today to help grant at least ONE child their wish.
Thank you for your support and please share with anyone who you think would be willing to donate!
