the Impact

300

Gaming-related wishes granted this year

200

Gaming-related wishes waiting to be granted this year

At the heart of Make-A-Wish lies a profound commitment to creating lasting positive change. Through the magic of wishes, the organization goes beyond the act of fulfillment, crafting a narrative of resilience and hope for children grappling with critical illnesses. Each granted wish becomes a stepping stone, not only bringing smiles and joy but also equipping wish kids and their families with the emotional strength and fortitude to navigate the complexities of their health journeys.

477

Wishes were granted between
September 1^st 2022 & August 31^st 2023
here in Georgia!

Trauma Relief

9 out of 10 wish kids

reported that the wish experience relieved them from traumatic stress.

9 out of 10 wish parents

said the wish experience helped relieve their family from traumatic stress.

9 out of 10 medical providers

observed the wish experience helped relieve a family from traumatic stress.

emotional & mental well-being

8 out of 10 wish kids

reported that their wish experience helped them overcome hopelessness, depression, and loneliness.

9 out of 10 wish parents

saw their child's emotional well-being improve with a wish

100% of medical providers

report that the wish experience improves a child's - and their own - emotional well-being

Turning point

9 out of 10 wish kids

reported that they felt more joyful, confident, and hopeful for their future.

8 out of 10 wish parents

saw that the wish experience gave their child a stronger sense of empowerment.

9 out of 10 medical providers

say a wish increases compliance with treatment.

strength to fight

8 out of 10 wish kids

reported that their wish gave them the strength to fight their critical illness.

8 out of 10 wish kids

Say a child's wish experience serves as a coping mechanism during treatment.

8 out of 10 medical providers

reported that a wish was a necessary part of a child's treatment journey.

long-term impact

7 out of 10 wish kids

report that their wish improved their odds and gave them a better chance of surviving.

9 out of 10 wish parents

report that their child's wish experience strengthened their relationship with loved ones.

9 out of 10 medical providers

observed that the wish experience has a positive impact on a child's psychical well-being and overall quality of life.

Information

Make-A-Wish Georgia Mission:

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

About Make-A-Wish Georgia:

Make-A-Wish Georgia creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Since our founding in 1995, nearly 10,000 children across our state have been impacted by a wish that sparked hope at just the right moment. A wish is not a fleeting gift – it is a pivotal experience during a wish kid’s treatment and recovery. It’s a carefully planned journey, designed to complement a child’s medical care and ease anxiety and fear associated with their treatment.

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Opportunities:

Streaming

Donations

The Impact of a Wish:

$20 could provide a wish child and family with a photo book to preserve the memories of their wish.
$50 could provide fun accessories for the child’s wish.
$75 could supply a cake and decorations for a child’s wish reveal party.
$100 could fund a new outfit for a confidence-boosting wish photo shoot.
$500 could give a wish family the chance to participate in a life-changing snorkeling excursion while on a wish.
$1,000 could supply accessories for a room redo that brings hope, strength and joy to a wish child.
$2,500 could fund a shopping spree wish.
$6,000 could fund a life-changing gaming computer wish.

4 pending gaming-related wishes here in Georgia:

To have a gaming computer with a driving simulator
To build a gaming computer at Microcenter
To have a gaming computer
To have a PS5 and accessories

Information

Make-A-Wish Georgia Mission:

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

About Make-A-Wish Georgia:

The Impact of a Wish:

$20 could provide a wish child and family with a photo book to preserve the memories of their wish.
$50 could provide fun accessories for the child’s wish.
$75 could supply a cake and decorations for a child’s wish reveal party.
$100 could fund a new outfit for a confidence-boosting wish photo shoot.
$500 could give a wish family the chance to participate in a life-changing snorkeling excursion while on a wish.
$1,000 could supply accessories for a room redo that brings hope, strength and joy to a wish child.
$2,500 could fund a shopping spree wish.
$6,000 could fund a life-changing gaming computer wish.

4 pending gaming-related wishes here in Georgia:

To have a gaming computer with a driving simulator
To build a gaming computer at Microcenter
To have a gaming computer
To have a PS5 and accessories