Featured organization – Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish
The second quarter of the year is upon us. As we mentioned earlier this year, the Moore’s “wish” is to shift the financial focus of Jillian’s Army over to serve the greater good. In addition to the need to raise research money for neuroblastoma and other childhood cancers, there is also a need to support those children that are currently in their fight. For those kids, like Jillian, there isn’t time to wait for research to bring a cure or less toxic treatments. They are forced to fight now, often against the odds. An organization who helps to bring some joy and hope to those kids and their families is Make-A-Wish.
When Jillian was first diagnosed and gravely ill, she would tell you that she was going to go to Disney when she gets “all better”. Thanks to Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, Jillian wished to go to Disney World and that wish came true. You can read the story of her wish, as it is currently featured on the Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada website.
Her trip had to be postponed once due to the timing of treatment and necessary recovery time, but eventually her wish came true in spectacular fashion. Jillian and her family met tons of Disney characters including the main mouse himself, Mickey!
Make-A-Wish is recognized as one of the top 10 charities in three areas: trust, in nonprofits that people are most likely to support in the future, and in brand equity. This good reputation is well earned with 75% of all funds raised going directly to wish granting*. The remaining funds go to fundraising efforts, the management and office staff. A vast majority of their funding goes right where it should – to granting wishes. The best part is that these wishes make a difference! 89% of nurses, doctors, social workers and child life specialists surveyed believe the wish experience can influence kids’ physical health. 79% of adult former wish kids confirm that their wish experience marked a turning point in treatment and recovery.*
From now until the end of June, Make-A-Wish is our Jillian’s Army featured organization. Jillian’s Army is proud to support Make-A-Wish and we are forever grateful for the wish that was granted to Jillian. We hope that you will consider donating directly to them via their website Thank you again for your love and support of both Jillian and all the kids who have been diagnosed with cancer or will be diagnosed in the future. SALUTE!
* Information from Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada.
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