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In 1980, everyone in Phoenix, Arizona, who knew seven-year-old Chris
Greicius knew he wanted to be a policeman when he grew up. Concerned that
Chris' diagnosis with leukemia might prevent that dream from coming true,
officers from the Arizona Department of Public Safety decided to create that
dream for him. They pulled together people from all over Phoenix to give
Chris the experience of being an Arizona State Trooper.
Chris flew helicopter patrol, sat on a motorcycle and earned his merit wings
by successfully maneuvering a motorcycle maze with his own small motorized
motorcycle, which he used instead of a wheelchair. A uniform was designed to
fit, which was Chris' most prized possession. His delight and appreciation,
and that of all who helped make this wish come true, inspired the group to
create the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Since then, more than 96,000 wishes of
children with life-threatening medical conditions have been granted all over the U.S.
Today there are 67 chapters in the U.S. and can now be found in more than 30 countries and territories around the world.
The Hudson Valley Chapter received its charter in 1986. The Chapter serves
the eight Hudson Valley Counties of Delaware, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam,
Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. A volunteer Board of Directors
and the staff share one common goal—to ensure that every child residing
within the Hudson Valley who qualifies for Make-A-Wish services, receives
his or her fondest wish.
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