Why I became a wish granter

I wanted to share what it's like being part of making a wish come true: [Make-A-Wish]( [Give Now]( [Meet the people who are changing lives through the power of a wish.]( My name is David, and I’m a wish granter at Make-A-Wish®. I’d like to share why this mission to grant wishes matters so deeply to me – and to all of the kids whose lives are changed by a wish. As a father and a teacher, I can only imagine what it might be like for a parent – or a whole family – whose child is facing a critical illness. But by volunteering with Make-A-Wish, I get to be a part of something that helps kids and families forget about the challenges of their critical illness. As a wish-granting volunteer, I help with wish discoveries. I’m part of the team that gets specifically matched with a wish kid and helps them navigate their life-changing wish experience – including helping them decide what they want their wish to be. With a firsthand look into the wish granting process, I’ve seen just how important your generosity is in making these wishes come true. [So today, I wanted to personally ask: Will you please make a gift to join me in helping grant more life-changing wishes for kids with critical illnesses?]( [Make a Gift Now]( There is nothing quite like seeing the smiles on kids' faces when they decide on their wish – hoping that it’s going to come true. I also love seeing how a community can come together to really make the kids feel like superstars. That’s what makes the Make-A-Wish mission so special: Even if it’s just for a few hours, a wish helps kids and their families forget about everything they have to go through – and gives them the chance to create lasting memories. Make-A-Wish has given me an opportunity to give back to my community and help kids and families at a time when they most need it. As a supporter of Make-A-Wish, I know this is something you care about too – and I can tell you firsthand that these wishes wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of people like you. [So please, if you want to help grant more life-changing wishes for kids facing critical illnesses, make a donation today. Your support truly will change the lives of wish kids, their families and even entire communities.]( [Make a Gift Now To Grant Wishes]( Thank you, David Burnham Wish Granter, Make-A-Wish [P.S. If you are interested in volunteering like David and helping make wishes come true, you can learn more about opportunities in your area.]( [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]( ©2023 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.