WWE Superstar Cody
Rhodes and the Impractical Jokers joined wish kids, families
and supporters in New York City to
launch the global "WishMakers Wanted" campaign that will enable
more life-changing wishes to come true
NEW
YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The wishes
that Make-A-Wish grants wouldn't be possible without the support of
countless "WishMakers" such as donors, volunteers, corporate
partners, community advocates and more. "WishMakers" – a term for
anyone who steps up to take action for wish kids – are everywhere,
but more "WishMakers" are needed in order for Make-A-Wish to
achieve its lofty goal to bring the life-changing impact of a wish
to every eligible child. Today, WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes and the Impractical Jokers, who have
helped grant wishes, and Make-A-Wish America President and CEO
Leslie Motter formally launched
"WishMakers Wanted," a global campaign with the stated intent to
recruit 1 million people worldwide to sign up as "WishMakers"
between now and the end of World Wish Month (April). People can
sign up to become a "WishMaker" at wishmaker.org.
The campaign launch took place at a private event in
New York City where "WishMakers"
of all kinds came together to symbolize the fact that there are
countless ways to be a "WishMaker." Wish kids and wish alumni
(i.e., former wish recipients) were also on hand to share their
stories and represent for all the families whose lives have been
forever changed thanks to "WishMakers." In fact, two wish kids had
their wishes to meet the Impractical Jokers come true in
conjunction with the event.
"Wishes are an essential part of a child's medical treatment,
and they wouldn't be possible without the dedication and generosity
of 'WishMakers' who continually make life better for children with
critical illnesses," Motter said. "When a wish is granted, it
changes everyone involved, and we are eager for our 'WishMakers' to
experience and feel first-hand the power and hope that come with a
wish."
The launch of "WishMakers Wanted" coincides with the start of
World Wish Month during which Make-A-Wish chapters in the U.S.,
international affiliates and supporters worldwide will encourage
people to take action to grant more life-changing wishes.
Many national corporate partners will be activating in stores or
online in a variety of ways to raise money and rally their
customers. Corporate partners participating during World Wish Month
include: American Airlines, Avis, Bakers Square, BHG
Financial, BuzzRx, Chase, Dave & Buster's, Disney, Duck Donuts,
Famous Dave's, Fanatics, Frios Gourmet Pops, GameStop, Granite
City, IT'SUGAR, Jumpzylla, Keebler, Kendra
Scott, Maggiano's Little Italy, Main Event, Marquis,
Painting with a Twist, Red Lobster, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers &
Brews, Royal Caribbean International, Snappy, Sugarwish, The
Learning Experience, Topgolf, United Airlines, Village Inn, Vivid
Seats, and WWE.
In addition, throughout the month, celebrity supporters will
share the reasons why they grant wishes on social media and
encourage others to join them to help Make-A-Wish reach the 1
million "WishMaker" goal.
World Wish Month reaches its culmination on April 29 known as World Wish Day, which pays
tribute to the original "WishMakers," a small group of people who
joined together to grant 7-year-old Chris' wish to be a police
officer in 1980. Inspired by the experience, some of the people
involved decided to create Make-A-Wish, and in turn, sparked the
global wish-granting movement that has led to more than 585,000
life-changing wishes being granted.
Learn more and become a "WishMaker" today at
wishmaker.wish.org.
About Make-A-Wish®
Make-A-Wish creates
life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded
in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish
is the #1 most trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states
throughout the U.S. Together with generous donors, supporters,
staff and more than 20,000 volunteers across the country,
Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families
when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of
wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish
experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since
1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 585,000 wishes in 50
countries worldwide; more than 375,000 wishes in the U.S. and its
territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America,
visit wish.org.
Make-A-Wish, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Make-A-Wish
swirl-and-star logo are marks of Make-A-Wish Foundation of
America.
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