Make-A-Wish Foundation (pg. 2)
When You Wish Upon a Star
Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, thousands of children have been able to meet their celebrity idols. Musicians, TV and movie stars, athletes and many other celebs have lent their time to help fulfill the wishes of sick children. The Dixie Chicks have been a part of ten separate wish experiences since December 2000 and when their first child, Gus, was born, Dixie Chick Emily Robison and her husband requested that instead of gifts, well-wishers donate money to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Another music sensation, Madonna, made personal, daily phone calls to a young Canadian girl after granting her wish in January 2003. Madonna also sent the girl books and "healing water."
How Can You Help The Make-A-Wish Foundation?
Volunteer. If you have some extra time on your hands, and there is a Make-A-Wish chapter in your area, (you can find out on their Web site,) then make a call to find out what you can do. If volunteering isn't something you'd be up for, why not organize a penny or bottle drive at your school? All the proceeds can go directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and you'll have a great thing to add to your résumé. To see what other kids are doing around the world to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation, click here.
For more on the Make-A-Wish Foundation, head to their official site -
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