Special Wish Foundation accepts $500 Donation from our Foundation

by | Jun 21, 2017 | Community Service

The Exchange Club of Springfield welcomed Naressa Allen from The Special Wish Foundation who spoke about their goal of granting wishes to children with life threatening disorders. Ms. Allen accepted a $500 donation from the Exchange Club of Springfield, Ohio Foundation, presented by Exchangite Marilyn Gallagher.

A Special Wish Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children under the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening disorder.

Founded in 1982, A Special Wish Foundation was one of the first wish-granting organizations in the United States. Since 1982, wishes have been granted to thousands of qualifying children.

A Special Wish Foundation is the only major wish-granting organization in the United States that grants wishes to qualifying infants, children, and adolescents from birth through and including the age of 20 years.

T h r e e   K i n d s   o f   W i s h e s :

  • A Special Gift

    Computers, televisions, stereos, video games, even a puppy are included among the wishes we have granted. These wishes can captivate children and help take them away from the pain and uncertainty caused by their disorder.
  • A Special Place

    Whether it’s a visit to a special friend or relative, amusement park, or other wish destination, A Special Wish Foundation, Inc. handles complete travel and lodging arrangements for the child and members of the immediate family. This includes air transportation, hotel expenses, meals, spending money, and all other aspects of the travel wish.
  • A Special Hero

    So many children dream about someday meeting their special hero, whether it be a sports figure, government leader, rock star or other entertainer. A personal visit is a true morale boost for the child, as well as a memory to hang on to during unsure times ahead.

Whenever possible, immediate family members are included in the granting of wishes, to maximize the joy and memories for the child. A Special Wish Foundation offers their services to all qualifying children, and does not discriminate based on race, gender, nationality, or ethnicity.