Make-A-Wish Israel Launches Holiday Campaign to Grant Wishes for Ill Children
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Make-A-Wish Israel is running a holiday donation campaign to fulfill wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses, offering them a break from medical routines and a moment of joy. The organization has granted over 6,500 wishes in its 30 years of operation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Make-A-Wish Israel seeks donations for children with serious illnesses.
- The campaign focuses on the holiday season and the start of the school year.
- Wishes provide children and families a break from medical treatments.
- The organization has granted over 6,500 wishes in 30 years.
- Donations aim to bring joy, hope, and strength to ill children.
As the Jewish New Year and holidays approach, Make-A-Wish Israel has launched a special donation campaign with the message, "There are children who did not start the year like everyone else." The organization is calling on the public to help fulfill the wishes of children battling life-threatening illnesses.
For many of these children, the start of the year and the holiday season are marked by ongoing hospitalizations, tests, and medical treatments, unlike their peers who are returning to school and typical childhood experiences. Make-A-Wish Israel aims to provide these children and their families with a respite from their difficult medical routines, offering them a moment of joy, excitement, hope, and strength.
"In this new year, may we all remember how powerful the gift of giving is. There is nothing comparable to the feeling of fulfilling a wish for an Israeli child dealing with a life-threatening illness," said Dena Bar-Aharon, co-founder and CEO of Make-A-Wish Israel. The organization has been operating for 30 years, during which it has granted over 6,500 wishes tailored to each child's personal dream.
The campaign invites the public to contribute, emphasizing that any donation, regardless of size, can make a significant difference in bringing a moment of light and strength to a child. The funds raised will help grant the next wish on their list.