About Us
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central & South Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Since 1984 the Central & South Texas chapter has granted more than 3,000 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. During fiscal year 2010, our volunteers and donors made it possible for 215 children in our area to experience the magic of a wish.
Fast Facts
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas
- Serves children in 40 counties
- Grants 200-250 wishes per year
- Has a total budget of $2.6 million
- 82 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to Wish Granting
Impact of a Wish
A recent study of over 2,000 Make-A-Wish® families and volunteers conducted by the national Make-A-Wish Foundation showed that
- 75% of parents noted the wish experience increased wish kids’ physical health and strength
- 97% of parents said the wish experience strengthened their families
- 91% of parents reported that the wish experience decreased their child’s depression and sadness
- 74% saw the wish experience as a positive turning point in their wish kid’s battle against their illness
- 94% of wish parents expressed a deeper commitment to philanthropy and volunteering as a result of the wish experience
The Make-A-Wish Foundation
Since 1980, the
Make-A-Wish Foundation has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. From our humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a police officer, we’ve evolved into an organization that grants a child’s wish in the United States and its territories every 40 minutes.
The First Wish
The
Make-A-Wish Foundation traces its beginning to one boy’s wish. In 1980, 7-year-old Christopher James Greicius was being treated for leukemia. Every day, he dreamed of becoming a police officer.
Thanks to the generosity of some caring individuals, Chris was sworn in as the first honorary DPS patrolman in state history. Thus, the Chris Greicius Make-A-Wish Memorial – which later became known as the Make-A-Wish Foundation – was born. Read more…
