Vermont and NE NY chapter seeks local aid in global WishMakers Wanted drive

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — The nationwide non-profit Make-A-Wish Foundation is looking for "WishMakers" for the World Wish Month they celebrate in April.

The organization says anyone can be a WishMaker, and there’s an urgent need for more support because in the U.S. alone, every 20 minutes, on average, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness. These wishes can help lead to better health outcomes.

Every day, Make-A-Wish grants 89 wishes, on average, throughout the world because of donations and support.

" WishMakers are everyday people who take action, giving their time, talent, or treasure to make life-changing wishes possible. There are countless WishMakers in communities worldwide serving as volunteers, fundraisers, donors, corporate partners, and community supporters but more are needed. Now in its second year, the “WishMakers Wanted” campaign strives to satisfy the critical need for more WishMakers to help Make-A-Wish achieve its goal of bringing the hope and joy of a wish to every eligible child," said the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 and has granted more than 615,000 wishes across the globe since.

The Capital Region is part of the Vermont and Northeast New York Make-A-Wish chapter.