"We all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing." - Louisa May Alcott
Wish Trip 2OO3 |
How does a wish begin? Is it like a small
seed living inside each of us, waiting to be watered?
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is an extraordinary program. Their mission is
to strengthen and empower children battling life-threatening medical conditions
through granting wishes. Every 38 minutes a wish is granted.
I was granted a wish when I was 17 years old. How
incredible is that? There were so many generous and giving people that made my
wish possible, and to them I am truly grateful. Their selfless acts of
kindness will forever have impacted me.
My wish? Hawaii.
I swam in the ocean, went snorkeling, took a helicopter
ride over Oahu, went horseback riding and hiking through the lush
hills, picked a pearl, went to a luau, laid on the beach, and most of all
breathed in the salty air. I can still feel the sand and smell the
breeze. That trip taught me more than I could have ever known it would.
It taught me the power of a wish, and how the generosity of complete strangers
can so greatly impact a life for the better.
I had a seed inside of me, and Make-A-Wish so graciously watered it and
watched it grow and bloom into a beautiful flower. That trip gave me the
power to keep believing in the future.
Thank you Make-A-Wish volunteers, supporters,
sponsors, and staff for believing in the power of a wish. Being touched
by your mission has made me who I am today. Love to you all.
How has a selfless act of kindness impacted you?
To learn more about Make-A-Wish or how you can become involved visit: www.wish.org
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