A 16-year-old junior at Westfield High School and cancer survivor was recently granted a wish from Make-A-Wish New Jersey, but rather than go on a trip or meet a celebrity, as most wish recipients do, Mason Rockmore opted to give away his wish.

Despite facing the COVID-19 pandemic, Make-A-Wish has continued to find ways to grant wishes and deliver hope and joy to children diagnosed with critical illnesses.

A look at the New Jersey Chapter of Make-A-Wish, the birth of this organization, and how pediatricians can help to get the message out there. Recently, Contemporary Pediatrics spoke with Nicole Rivera, Vice President of Mission Delivery, Make-A-Wish New Jersey, about the organization, and what their goals are going into 2022.

Make-A-Wish New Jersey recently granted the wish of a Wall child battling a life-threatening, critical illness. Seven-year-old Ryan's wish was granted thanks to the support of Jersey Mike's Subs.

Annual Tug-of-War Event Teams & Guests Raising Funds To Create Life-Changing Wishes For Children With Critical Illnesses

The New York Giants retired Eli Manning’s No. 10 Jersey. But Make A Wish New Jersey remembers Manning for his work with their program.

Dalton, who lives in Florence, and Samaree, who lives in Camden, had their wishes to be state troopers come true as New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan swore them into duty in a ceremony at the Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, home of Make-A-Wish New Jersey.