Make A Wish

In January I started volunteering with MAW. I participated in the Walk for Wishes in April. In August I became a "Wish Granter" which is one of the coolest volunteer opportunities I've ever had. It's bittersweet because I know I have to grant wishes to kids who have a life threatening condition. No child should ever have to deal illness. I just had my first wish presentation on Saturday. Emma and her family are going to Walt Disney World. I have two other wish kids whose wishes have been approved and we are waiting to grant them. Next week I have to visit a wish kid at Children's Hospital LA where Kaili was treated for her vision problems and had surgery in May. I'm going to meet a little 5 year old whose battling brain cancer. My heart sinks every time I think about my wish kids. This is one very small thing I can do for a child. I guess it's the teacher in me to want to keep making a difference in children. I
cant wait for Brian to go through training so we can do this together and teach the importance of serving others to our two kids. In addition to monetary donations, MAW accepts donations for toys, games, gift cards, as we take icebreaker gifts to the wish kids during the wish interview. If this is something you would like to help with, please let me know. I know times are rough everywhere and most people who are in a position to give have places but MAW is a great organization if you are looking to help out somewhere.