1.  Kids with life-threatening illnesses  Source of inspiration/healing  Affects the child and the entire family

2.  1980 - Chris Greicius leukemia – police officer  Mission: hope, strength, and joy  Grants one final wish to terminally ill children  Ages 2 ½ to 18 years old

3.  Four step process:  STEP 1: need written referral

4.  Four step process:  STEP 2: medical eligibilty

5.  Four step process:  STEP 3: finding the true wish (go, be, meet, have)

6.  Four step process:  STEP 4: creating joy

7.  A wish is granted every 40 seconds in the U.S Recent wishes:  Princess bedroom – Tallie – age 5  Throw out the first pitch at Fenway – William – age 12  Go to Hawaii – Jack – age 16

8.  donate money or treasures  volunteer time  Corporate sponsors  Local chapter Blue Bell, PA (215) 654-9355  website www.makeawish.org