Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Greicius, an energetic 7-year-old boy battling leukemia who wished to be a police officer in 1980 where Chris Greicius’ family and friends came together to help grant his wish. Little did Chris know that his wish would create a movement that would transform millions of lives around the world.
Today, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 615,000 wishes for children with critical illnesses worldwide, in nearly 50 countries and territories around the world.
Every year, Make-A-Wish chapters and affiliates come together in celebrating World Wish Day on April 29, the anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish.
We celebrate World Wish Day with wish children and their families who have had their wishes granted in previous years. From cinema outings, a day at a theme park or party onboard a cruise, it’s a day to celebrate these children’s bravery and victory against their illness.
Leading up to World Wish Day 2025, Make-A-Wish Malaysia will be a part of a global charity live streaming event on International Women’s Day to help us grant wishes of Malaysian children battling critical illnesses. If you are a content creator looking to make a difference on World Wish Day, contact us at info@makeawish.org.my.
