Make-A-Wish Foundation

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Make-A-Wish
FormationApril 29, 1980;44 years ago (1980-04-29)
Type 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
PurposeFulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses
Headquarters Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Region
International
President & CEO
Leslie Motter [1]
Website wish.org
President Barack Obama with Make-A-Wish recipient Nick Wetzel and his older brother Stephan on December 9, 2016 Barack Obama gives a Presidential coin to Nick Wetzel.jpg
President Barack Obama with Make-A-Wish recipient Nick Wetzel and his older brother Stephan on December 9, 2016

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. [2] and is headquartered in Phoenix. [2] The organization operates through its 58 chapters located throughout the United States. Make-A-Wish also operates in about 50 other countries through 39 international affiliates. [3] Professional wrestler John Cena holds the title for the most wishes granted by a single individual, at over 650 wishes. [4] [5]

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