About Make-a-wish foundation® (singapore) ltd
Make-A-Wish Foundation® (Singapore) Ltd: Creating Life-Changing Wishes for Children with Critical Illnesses
Make-A-Wish Singapore is a children's charity organisation that creates life-changing wishes for children ages 3 to 18 years old with critical illnesses. The foundation was established in 2002 and has since granted over 1,500 wishes to children in Singapore. Make-A-Wish Singapore is part of the global Make-A-Wish network, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide.
The mission of Make-A-Wish Singapore is to grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses, providing them with hope, strength and joy. The foundation believes that a wish experience can be a game-changer for these children, giving them the courage to face their illness and providing them with memories that will last a lifetime.
Make-A-Wish Singapore works closely with medical professionals, social workers and families to identify eligible wish recipients. Once a child's wish has been approved, the foundation mobilises its resources to make it come true. This may involve arranging travel arrangements or coordinating special events such as meet-and-greets with celebrities or sports stars.
One of the unique aspects of Make-A-Wish Singapore is its commitment to involving volunteers in every aspect of its work. Volunteers play an essential role in fundraising efforts as well as helping grant wishes by acting as wish-granting volunteers or accompanying wish families on trips.
The impact of Make-A-Wish Singapore's work can be seen not only in the smiles on the faces of wish recipients but also through research studies that have shown how granting wishes can improve health outcomes for critically ill children. A study conducted by Nationwide Children's Hospital found that "children who received their one true wish had fewer hospitalisations and emergency department visits than those who did not receive their one true wish."
Make-A-Wish Singapore relies heavily on donations from individuals and corporations to fund its work. The foundation has a range of fundraising initiatives, including the annual Walk for Wishes event and the Adopt-A-Wish programme, which allows donors to fund specific wishes.
In addition to its wish-granting work, Make-A-Wish Singapore also runs a Wish Journey programme that provides support to families after their child's wish has been granted. This includes counselling services and opportunities for wish families to connect with each other.
Make-A-Wish Singapore is committed to making a difference in the lives of critically ill children in Singapore. Through its work, it provides hope, strength and joy to children who are facing some of life's toughest challenges. If you would like to support Make-A-Wish Singapore's mission, please visit their website or get in touch with them directly.