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Since 1984, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of South Dakota has been making very special wishes come true for South Dakota children facing life-threatening medical conditions. We are a chartered chapter with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America, the world's largest wish granting organization. Each year, Make-A-Wish® grants thousands of wishes to children around the world.
Imagine the power of a wish come true. Imagine in the midst of hospitals, tests, treatments, anxiety, and fear, children and their families can share a time of hope, a time of creating happy memories that will help them through difficult times.
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How Many Wishes Do We Grant?
Each year, wishes are granted to approximately 50 - 60 children at an average cost of $5,000 each.
A Mission of Hope
The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of South Dakota is to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Our chapter grants wishes of each referred and eligible child, within the state of South Dakota.
How did Make-A-Wish begin?
In 1980, a 7-year-old Phoenix, Arizona boy with leukemia inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish®. He wanted to be a police officer. A group of public safety officers from the Arizona Department of Public Safety granted his wish by giving him a custom-made uniform, helmet, badge and even a helicopter ride. The young boy's delight in having his wish granted inspired the group to form the organization, which would grant the special wishes of other children.
How is the Organization Structured?
In 1983, Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America was founded to charter local chapters throughout the United States and its territories. Today, there are 65 chapters throughout the US, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Make-A-Wish Foundation® International was formed in 1988. For international affiliate locations, please call the international office at (602) 279-9474.
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