Our History and Facts

Our Chapter History and Facts

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2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the South Carolina chapter. This year we'll celebrate the legacy of life-changing wishes granted over the last 40 years, the people and community who have made wishes come true and look forward to the possibilities of the next 40 years. 

 

South Carolina's first wish was for Louis who wished to go to a big time football game.

Louis wished to go to a big time football game.

Make-A-Wish® South Carolina got its start with the first wish on November 10, 1984 with a child named Louis. Louis, age 5, was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  His wish was to see “a big time football game”.  He attended a home game at the Citadel in Charleston.  He was presented with his own team uniform and was able to run out onto the field with the players. The chapter has granted more than 4,000 wishes since Louis' wish.

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FY23 Year in Review

FY23 Wishes Granted - 255
FY23 Wishes by Age
FY23 Wishes by Region
FY23 Top 6 Wish Types
FY23 Top 6 Qualifying Conditions
FY23 Other Highlights
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Read our fiscal year 2022-2023 Joy Report here