MAKE-A-WISH TO CELEBRATE WORLD WISH DAY

World Wish Day on 29 April is a special celebration for many Tasmanian families, as it marks the beginnings of Make-A-Wish, the children’s charity that makes the wishes of children and teenagers fighting life-threatening medical conditions come true.

The very first wish happened in the USA 1980 when two state troopers in Arizona rallied their colleagues and the community to grant the wish of five-year-old Chris Greicius, battling leukaemia, who wished to be a police officer.

Make-A-Wish is now the largest wish granting organisation in the world, bringing hope, strength and joy to really sick children in almost 50 countries.

To acknowledge World Wish Day, the Hobart branch have launched the ticket sales for their upcoming ball to be held on Saturday 30 July at Wrest Point.

Amanda Street, Vice President of the Hobart branch says she is proud to be a part of the Hobart branch and looks forward to World Wish day each year.

“Make-A-Wish is a wonderful organisation, and I’ve seen first-hand the powerful, positive impact a wish can have on a wish child,” she said.

“Our wishes help the child to build resilience, create a positive mindset, and give a child and their family something to look forward to during tough times.”

The 2016 Make-A-Wish ball will be held at Wrest Point Casino on Saturday 30 July. Tickets can be purchased by calling Wrest Point on 1300 795 257 or online http://tixtas.com.au/Home.aspx#events

For information on how you can sponsor the event, please contact the Hobart branch via hobartmakeawish@hotmail.com
Amanda Street Vice President Hobart Branch Make-A-Wish