A Resolution recognizing April 29, 2025, as "World Wish Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution seeks to recognize April 29, 2025, as "World Wish Day" in Pennsylvania. It highlights the work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with critical illnesses, and commemorates the organization’s 45th anniversary and the 15th anniversary of World Wish Day. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the foundation’s mission and the positive impact of wish fulfillment on children and families.
Key provisions
- Recognizes April 29, 2025, as "World Wish Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s mission to grant wishes to children with critical illnesses.
- Highlights the foundation’s 45th anniversary and 15th anniversary of World Wish Day.
- Notes the foundation’s granting of over 585,000 wishes worldwide.
- States that Make-A-Wish Pennsylvania granted 708 wishes in fiscal year 2024.
- References research suggesting wishes can provide strength in fighting illness.
- Emphasizes the role of wishes in providing hope and uniting communities.
- Commemorates the fulfillment of the first wish in 1980.
Who is affected
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Children with critical illnesses and their families
- Pennsylvania residents
- Communities in Pennsylvania
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Primary sponsor
Lynda Schlegel Culver
Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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