Make-A-Wish Canada
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Make-A-Wish Canada is a Canadian charitable organization that creates life-changing wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. It is an independently operating affiliate of Make-A-Wish International, a global Make-A-Wish network operating in 50 countries. The organization is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and operates across all provinces and territories in Canada.
In 2019, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada merged with Children's Wish Foundation of Canada to form the present day Make-A-Wish Canada. Collectively, the organization and its predecessor foundations have granted more than 40,000 wishes in Canada over the past 40+ years.
History
Make-A-Wish Canada traces its roots in Canada to 1983, when the first Canadian chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation was established by Nigel Brown and Robb Lucy. In 2019, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada and Children's Wish Foundation of Canada merged to form the present-day Make-A-Wish Canada.
Make-A-Wish activity in Canada began in 1983 with the establishment of early Canadian chapters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation network. Today, they remain a national charity with deep local roots with their vision remaining to fulfill the wish of every eligible child in Canada.
Merger of 2019
On October 2, 2019, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada and Children's Wish Foundation of Canada announced that they would merge to form a single national organization operating as Make-A-Wish Canada.
The organizations stated that the merger aimed to increase wish-granting capacity across Canada by approximately 25 percent annually and to better serve children with critical illnesses nationwide.
The merger brought together two of Canada’s largest wish-granting charities, with the shared goal of increasing access to wishes for eligible children and strengthening national fundraising, volunteer engagement, and service delivery.
Following the merger, all programs, staff, volunteers, and operations of Children's Wish Foundation of Canada were integrated into Make-A-Wish Canada.
Operations
Make-A-Wish Canada grants wishes to children with critical illnesses through five core wish experiences: to have, to go, to be, to meet, and to give. These wishes range from receiving special gifts and experiences, to travel opportunities, to role-based or aspirational experiences, to meeting inspirational figures, and to giving back to others in meaningful ways. The organization works with medical professionals, donors, and volunteers across Canada to identify eligible children and bring these wishes to life.
Impact
Make-A-Wish Canada reports that since its establishment in Canada in 1983, the organization has granted tens of thousands of wishes nationwide, with over 40,000 wishes granted in total.
Research cited by the organization indicates that Wishes Are Medicine — a vital part of a child’s medical journey that helps restore strength, hope, and resilience. Research shows that prescribed wishes can improve adherence to treatment, reduce emergency room visits, and deliver lasting health benefits.
See also
References
- https://makeawish.ca/about-us/our-history/
- https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/children-s-wish-foundation-and-make-a-wish-r-canada-announce-merger-to-grant-more-wishes-to-children-across-canada-818029972.html
- https://vocm.com/2019/10/05/childrens-wish-merges-with-make-a-wish-foundation/
- https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.5314495
- https://makeawish.ca/wishes-are-medicine/
- https://makeawish.ca/impact-of-wishes/the-wish-journey/
External links
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