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By jadenbatiest

  • the start of Make a wish

    the start of Make a wish

  • their first wish

    their first wish

  • $2,000 is raised at Prescott balloon ride for the organization's first fundraiser. Allan Schmidt is elected the first CEO of Make-A-Wish.

    $2,000 is raised at Prescott balloon ride for the organization's first fundraiser. Allan Schmidt is elected the first CEO of Make-A-Wish.

  • Ben Hayden goes to Disneyland; NBC covers his wish story.

    Ben Hayden goes to Disneyland; NBC covers his wish story.

  • John Paul Serna, 12, makes the first Super Bowl wish and attends Super Bowl VXI in Pontiac, Mich. His wish receives national attention.

    John Paul Serna, 12, makes the first Super Bowl wish and attends Super Bowl VXI in Pontiac, Mich. His wish receives national attention.

  • Make-A-Wish participates in the Tournament of Roses Parade for the first time.

    Make-A-Wish participates in the Tournament of Roses Parade for the first time.

  • A total of 2,796 wishes are granted by 62 Make-A-Wish chapters.

    A total of 2,796 wishes are granted by 62 Make-A-Wish chapters.

  • A total of 5,402 wishes are granted during the year.

    A total of 5,402 wishes are granted during the year.

  • Make-A-Wish celebrates its 25th anniversary.

    Make-A-Wish celebrates its 25th anniversary.

  • Make-A-Wish has granted more than 220,000 wishes in the United States and its territories – on average, a wish is granted every 38 minutes.

    Make-A-Wish has granted more than 220,000 wishes in the United States and its territories – on average, a wish is granted every 38 minutes.