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We grant wishes for children with critical illnesses in all 99 counties in Iowa
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Every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness
Nearly 300
children facing a critical illness diagnosis are waiting for their life-changing wish across the state of Iowa
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The Make-A-Wish Iowa staff is made up of 17 passionate individuals who are dedicated to Wish Families in Iowa.
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Make-A-Wish Iowa has over 600 statewide volunteers who help bring the mission to life
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Wishes granted throughout the last fiscal year to Wish Kids in Iowa