, /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish has announced a crowning achievement: 1 million people joined the mission as "WishMakers" during April, known as World Wish Month. The organization hopes that this milestone will inspire even more people to join the "WishMaker" community as there continues to be a significant need for support in order to deliver the life-changing power of a wish to every eligible child. The global "WishMakers Wanted" campaign involved Make-A-Wish chapters in the U.
S., international affiliates, and supporters worldwide. The aim was to rally people in their local communities to become "WishMakers" by stepping up to take action for wish kids.
The response was overwhelming, with celebrities, donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and community advocates showing up for the mission – making it a landmark initiative that generated more engagement from Make-A-Wish supporters worldwide than ever before. "We are thrilled to have achieved this significant milestone and are humbled by the outpouring of support from our community," said , president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. "Wishes play an essential role in a child's medical treatment, and we are grateful for the unwavering dedication of our 'WishMakers' who make these wishes possible.
This achievement is a testament to the power of community and the belief that the hope a wish brings can be a game-changer for wish families worldwide." Many national corporate partners activated in a variety of ways to raise money, in.