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| Formation | April 29, 1980 |
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| Type | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses and emergency situations |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Region | International |
President & CEO | Leslie Motter[1] |
| Website | wish |
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in the United States that helps fulfill the wishes of seriously ill children.[2] Make-A-Wish was founded in 1980[3] and is headquartered in Phoenix.[2] The organization operates through its 59 chapters located throughout the United States. Make-A-Wish also operates in about 50 other countries through 39 international affiliates.[4] Professional wrestler John Cena holds the title for the most wishes granted by a single individual, at over 650 wishes.[5][6]
- ^ "National Leadership". wish.org. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- ^ a b CNN.com – Hunting organization grants wish that Make-a-Wish won't – December 15, 2000 Archived March 4, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Contact Us. Make-A-Wish. Retrieved on October 9, 2020,
- ^ "The Make-A-Wish Story - Make-A-Wish International". 21 September 2020.
- ^ Sandy Cohen (2018-03-19). "John Cena shares his love for kids and how they inspire him". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ^ Traina, Jimmy (4 May 2020). "Pandemic Can't Stop John Cena From Continuing to Grant Wishes". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 12 February 2021.