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| Last updated on March 4, 2008 |
We grant the wishes of children from the ages 2.5 to 18 with life-threating medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
Description:
We grant wishes to children with life threating medical conditions with the help of volunteers and donations. We grant wishes with a 4 step process: referring a child, determining medical eligibility, deciding on a wish, and granting the wish. We also conduct fundraising events to enable us to continue this mission. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the foundation. Our volunteers are unselfishly dedicated to bringing Hope, Strength, and Joy to Rhode Island children with life-threating conditions. It enriches thier lives as well as the childrens.
History:
It all started with a 7 year old boy from Arizona named Chris who was battling leukemia and had a wish to be a police officer. A group of volunteers and police officers all came together and helped his dream come true, making Chris the first honorary patrolman in Arizona history. This experience has since served as inspiration for the largest wish-granting organization in the world.
Contact people:
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Dana Hrabcsak, Volunteer Coordinator, (401) 781-9474, (email)
Dr. Diana Hackney, President/CEO, 401-781-9474, (email) |
Office fax number: (401) 781-9475
Address:
Web Site: http://www.makeawishri.org
Directions:
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Please call the office for directions. |
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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No
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| Interests Served: |
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Solutions for Children, Youth, Families, Helping People in Crisis
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| Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers? |
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No
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