Make A Wish Foundation

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.

THE BEGINNINGS OF THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

On April 29, 1980, a vibrant, dynamic 7-year-old boy named Chris Greicius realized his lifelong dream to become a police officer. Chris' incredible day included riding in a police helicopter, receiving his own custom-tailored uniform, and becoming the first and only honorary state trooper in Arizona history. Many of those responsible for fulfilling Chris’ wish wanted to do the same for other children with life-threatening medical conditions and founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted wishes to more than 200,000 children around the world.

ABOUT THE GUAM CHAPTER

The Guam chapter has served the geographical region of Guam and the islands of the Northern Marianas since 1988. Since then, 193 wishes have been granted to the children of Guam and the Northern Marianas.

“A wish granted has a deep, life-affirming impact on the wish child and family, creating the hope, strength and joy so greatly needed. What makes each wish even more remarkable is the power to enrich so many others’ lives – from friends, volunteers and donors to sponsors and even entire communities.”

— David Williams, President & Chief Executive Officer, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America