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 go on an Alaskan cruise!”
Jacob, Age 12
August 2011
However Seattle wasn’t the final destination, the next morning the family boarded the Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas for a cruise to Alaska. Read More
“I wish to go on a Disney Cruise”
Ricardo, Age 12
June 2011
Ricardo is an affectionate 12-year-old who always has a smile on his face. He is a non-verbal wish child. As a result, he does not communicate like most 12-year-olds because of his life threatening medical condition, a chromosomal anomaly. However, he doesn’t let that slow him down. Read More
“I wish to go to Hawaii”
Adrian, Age 12
June 2011
Adrian, an outgoing thrill-seeking 12-year-old, visited Hawaii for his wish. His mother, Mabel, 17-year-old brother, Juan, and family friend, Marnee accompanied Adrian on his wish vacation. Adrian’s wish started with a limo ride to the airport, and a flight to Honolulu, Hawaii! Read More
“I wish to go to Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas”
Holley, Age 16
June 2011
Holley is a spunky teenager who hoped for a relaxing and fun wish. She has always wanted to visit the beautiful Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, a perfect destination for wish. Read More
“I wish to go on a shopping spree”
Victor, Age 16
April 2011
Victor, whose nickname is “Bubba”, wished for a shopping spree. On the morning of his wish, Bubba’s wish granting volunteers brought University of Florida Gator balloons (his favorite team) and an itinerary of the day’s events. To his surprise, a limousine pulled up to his home to transport everyone in VIP style. Read More
“I wish to meet LeBron James”
Tichina, Age 13
April 2011
Tichina is a big basketball fan, so she knew exactly want she wanted when asked what her wish would be-to see the Miami Heat play and meet her favorite player, LeBron James! Read More
Chi Omega chapters have volunteered more than 139,000 hours. To date, Chi Omega has raised more than $2.3 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and granted more than 350 wishes.
