How the Make-A-Wish^® Foundation Began

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. It is the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 67 chapters in the United States and its territories and 28 international affiliates spanning five continents. Founded in 1982, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Minnesota has granted nearly 3,000 wishes to children across the state. Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Minnesota has been reviewed by the Charities Review Council and is proud to have met its Accountability Standards. To read the charity review report, visit the Charities Review Council at www.SmartGivers.org. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Minnesota, please call 612.767.9474 or visit the web site at www.wishmn.org.