Non profit By jadenbatiest Jul 1, 1980 the start of Make a wish Apr 1, 1981 their first wish Jul 1, 1981 $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. Jan 1, 1982 Ben Hayden goes to Disneyland; NBC covers his wish story. Jan 1, 1982 John Paul Serna, 12, makes the first Super Bowl wish and attends Super Bowl VXI in Pontiac, Mich. His wish receives national attention. Jan 1, 1986 Make-A-Wish participates in the Tournament of Roses Parade for the first time. Jan 1, 1989 A total of 2,796 wishes are granted by 62 Make-A-Wish chapters. Jan 1, 1994 A total of 5,402 wishes are granted during the year. Jan 1, 2005 Make-A-Wish celebrates its 25th anniversary. Jan 1, 2013 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.
