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| Formation | April 29, 1980 (1980-04-29) |
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| Type | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Region served | International |
President & CEO | Leslie Motter1 |
| 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. The organization is headquartered in Phoenix2 and operates through its 58 chapters located throughout the United States. Make-A-Wish also operates in about 50 other countries through 40 international affiliates.3 Professional wrestler John Cena holds the title for the most wishes granted by a single individual, at over 650 wishes.45
Hunting and fishing
Make-A-Wish stopped granting wishes involving hunting-related activities or weapons in 1996 due to concerns over child safety and criticism from animal rights groups.6 In response, three organizations to arrange hunting trips for terminally ill children were formed: Hunt of a Lifetime, Catch-a-Dream, and Life Hunts.78
References
References
- "National Leadership". wish.org. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- "Our History - Make-A-Wish America". 26 August 2025.
- "Make-A-Wish around the world: More than 50 countries". 26 August 2025.
- 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.
- "Herald-Journal - Google News Archive Search". Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- CNN.com – Hunting organization grants wish that Make-a-Wish won't – December 15, 2000 Archived March 4, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- "Catch-A-Dream Foundation".