Make-A-Wish Foundation says thank you for supporting them when you purchase boxed Hallmark Christmas cards

The Make-A-Wish foundation is special because its mission is focused on creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Here's what sets them apart and makes their work unique:

Focus on the Child's Emotional and Psychological Well-being: While many charities focus on medical treatment or research, Make-A-Wish concentrates on the emotional and psychological health of the child. Their belief, often supported by medical professionals, is that a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment, providing a source of hope, strength, and joy.

Profound Impact on Health Outcomes: Research and feedback from wish families suggest that the wish experience can be a turning point in a child's battle against their illness. It's been reported to:

• Reduce fear and anxiety.
• Increase willingness to comply with treatment protocols.
• Improve overall quality of life and physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Personalized, Transformative Experiences: Wishes are not just gifts or single events; they are carefully planned "Wish Journeys" that are unique to each child's deepest desire. These experiences range from wishing to meet a hero, go to a specific place, have something special, or be a particular person (like a firefighter or superhero), creating powerful, lasting memories.

Community Involvement: The foundation relies on a vast network of dedicated volunteers, donors, and community partners who come together to bring these often elaborate wishes to life, making the experience impactful for everyone involved.

In essence, Make-A-Wish provides a crucial respite from the stresses of critical illness, replacing fear with confidence and sadness with joy, and empowering children to believe that anything is possible.

At newsXpress Sunbury we are proud to help support the Make-A-Wish Foundation by making their Christmas cards available for you to purchase.