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Can wish kids count on you to come through for them today? [Make-A-Wish]( [Give Now]( [14-year-old Josephine's biggest wish came true because of supporters like you. With so many other kids in need of a wish, will you make a gift today? Make a Gift.]( As the year comes to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude for being part of our mission to make wishes come true for children like Josephine. Because of this community, Make-A-Wish® made extraordinary strides in our mission to bring hope, joy and strength to children facing critical illnesses. Here are just a few stunning statistics: 28,000: That's how many wishes we granted around the world last year with the help of people like you. 95%: That's how many wish alumni said they felt more hopeful for their future after their wish. 100%: That's how many medical providers claimed a wish experience improved a child's emotional well-being. 40: That's how many kids are added to the list of waiting wishes every day. That’s how many kids need your support. One of the wishes we were able to grant with your help was for Josephine, a 14-year-old girl with a neuromuscular disorder. Josephine wished to go to Alaska. Her trip was filled with wonder as she explored the breathtaking landscape with her family. It not only gave her an escape from her daily challenges, but also a renewed sense of strength and determination for the future. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, Josephine's wish became a reality. [And in this crucial wish-granting season, we hope you'll donate today to make another child’s wish come true.]( [Give $50 Can Help Fund More Wish Supplies Like Warm Gloves and Hats]( [Give $100 Can Help Fund More Hotel Stays]( [Give $150 Can Help Fund Plane Tickets to Wish Destinations]( [Give Another Amount]( While our accomplishments are truly remarkable, there is still so much work to be done in the year ahead. Your first gift will help ensure that more children like Josephine can find hope and strength as they face critical illnesses. [So please, make a gift today, and you can be a beacon of hope for children in their darkest hours.]( [Make a Gift Before 2023 Ends]( With your help, we can make 2024 an even brighter year for children and families who need it most. Thank you for your support in making wishes come true. Katie Barnhardt Director, Mission Advancement Advisor Make-A-Wish America [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.