WISHES ARE GOOD MEDICINE
Make-A-Wish® Hawaii grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
A wish come true is much more than just a nice thing. Wishes ignite the will to overcome.
· 89% of nurses, doctors, social workers and child-life specialists surveyed say they believe that the wish experience can influence wish kids’ physical health.
· 81% of parents observe an increased willingness on behalf of their wish kids to comply with treatment protocols.
When you refer sick keiki to our chapter, the wish marks a positive turning point in their journey – boosting their spirits and better equipping them to win their battles.
There are an estimated 115 children newly eligible in our State each year. Learn about our referral process now to help us reach each and every child. http://hawaii.wish.org/refer-a-child