A spark of hope can change everything.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation and its local chapter, Make-A-Wish East Tennessee, strive to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness.
According to East Tennessee Chapter President and CEO Garrett Wagley, “The East Tennessee chapter works with 36 counties and we work with local volunteers and local donors to make wishes happen. It’s about community and relationships and making sure that each wish is special, customized for that child.”
Recent local stories include:
- Novella, age 11 and diagnosed with Epilepsy, recently had her wish granted to go to the Peppa Pig Theme Park in Orlando, FL (read more).
- Nicholas, a 19-year-old leukemia survivor in Johnson City, was gifted a new dirt bike (read more).
- Eight-year-old Aubriel received a custom swing for her wheelchair. Click here for the reveal video.
When you donate to Make-A-Wish® East Tennessee, you’re giving children renewed strength to fight their illnesses, bringing families closer together and uniting entire communities. You can change lives!