Wishes Granted
Wishes are the cornerstone the Make-A-Wish Foundation® is founded on and we look forward to seeing every wish come true. Wishes can be small or large, simple or elaborate, but that are all important.
Below are some wishes that we’ve been proud to have helped make come true!
Local Wish Stories
“I wish to meet the animators for SpongeBob”
Christine, Age 13
Imagine having one of your own cartoon character’s come to life on the official Nickelodeon Studios “doodle wall,” or working on a scene for your favorite show. Seem impossible? Not for 13 year old, Christine, who got to meet the animators of SpongeBob Squarepants on August 13, 2008. Read More
“I wish to have a Sweet 16”
Allie, Age 16
Teenager Alexandra of Sloatsburg is a Yankee fan and loves to dance! She plays softball, loves TGI Friday’s, and watches the Gilmore Girls. Her favorite food is chocolate ice cream, and her favorite movie is “Remember the Titans”. She thought for quite a while about her wish and decided to have a Sweet 16 party with all her friends and family! Read More
“I wish to meet Mark Messier”
Matthew, Age 15
On a cool November evening, 15 year old Matthew sat in his Rockland County living room, watching the New York Rangers pre-game show, grinning ear-to-ear. The Wish Kid – who’s endured 11 surgeries and countless treatments – turned to his aunt and said: “I have an amazing life, don’t I?” Read More
