Why wishes matter

We hope you’ll read Yami’s story to better understand the full impact of a wish. [Make-A-Wish]( [Give Now]( No one wants to need Make-A-Wish®. When a kid qualifies for a wish, it’s because they’re enduring a traumatic medical journey – whether they were born with a critical illness or they received a devastating diagnosis that suddenly flipped their life upside down. Kids receive a wish because they need the strength to persevere through tough treatments. They need the joy as a reprieve from the anxiety and fear. And they need the hope of brighter days ahead. This was the reality for 10-year-old Yami, who is growing up with cancer. To give you more insight into how important your support is and how it directly changes the lives of wish kids, we put together an interactive journey through Yami’s story. [Will you please take a couple of minutes to read Yami’s story and learn more about the realities that wish kids are facing and how a wish can be a real, positive turning point in their illness? It’s difficult to read, but it’s important.]( [Read Yami's Story]( Thank you for all you do for kids like Yami. It really does make a world of difference. Make-A-Wish [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [youtube]( Make-A-Wish Foundation of America 1702 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 400 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit [wish.org](. To help transform the lives of children with critical illnesses, please [make a donation](. Please add Make-A-WishFoundation@mail.wish.org to your address book to ensure future delivery. [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Your Email Preferences]( | [View This Email As A Web Page]( ©2024 Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America. Make-A-Wish Foundation, Make-A-Wish and the Make-A-Wish swirl-and-star logo are marks of Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.