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LMGI HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2025
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
Fast-forward 45 years and Make-A-Wish has
fulfilled over 585,000 wishes worldwide—that's
one every 33 minutes. The experiences they
engineer do more than inspire fun—they're
profoundly beneficial in offering hope, resilience
W
hen it comes to creating unforgettable moments, few
organizations rival the emotional impact of the Make-A-Wish
Foundation, one of the world's most recognized and beloved
nonprofits. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1980, its mission was inspired
by the wish of 7-year-old leukemia patient Chris Greicius, who dreamed
of becoming a police officer. His wish was fulfilled by a group of caring
individuals, the act of kindness sparked a movement, and Make-A-Wish
was born. The goal? To grant life-changing wishes for children with
critical illnesses.
and joy to "wish kids" undergoing treatment
and their families. Make-A-Wish operates in
50 countries, continually expanding global
outreach to grant wishes in underserved regions
while strengthening connections with U.S. care
