CHESAPEAKE (1/10/19) – Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, a nonprofit organization that grants life-changing wishes to children with critical medical conditions throughout Virginia, is thrilled to announce that the Chapter is granting its 5,000th wish. Tia’s wish to go to Alaska marks a landmark milestone in Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia’s 31-year history as Tia will become the 5,000th wish recipient in Virginia.
Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Tia has endured countless medical treatments, physician appointments and hospital visits. Despite the challenges of battling a critical illness, Tia, a 16-year-old from Chesapeake, has shown amazing strength and determination. Her love of the outdoors and affinity for adventure inspired her wish to go to Alaska.
When: Tuesday, January 15 at 2 p.m.
Where: Greenbrier Farms, 225 Sign Pine Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
What: Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia will host a wish sendoff to celebrate Tia’s wish to go to Alaska, the local chapter’s 5,000th wish. Tia’s wish granter volunteers, friends and family will come together with Make-A-Wish staff for a wish celebration complete with s’mores, hot chocolate and snow.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers at Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, we are proud to have provided the life-changing experience of a wish to 5,000 children and families across the Commonwealth,” said Sheri Lambert, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. “With the continued support of our community, we can achieve our mission of granting the one, true wish of every eligible child in Virginia.”
Founded locally in 1987, Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia serves the entire Commonwealth of Virginia, except for the counties immediately surrounding Washington, D.C. Wishes are made possible with the generous support of private donors, volunteers, local foundations and businesses. For more information about getting involved with Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, please call 804-217-9474 or visit www.va.wish.org.
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ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH
Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Headquartered in Richmond, Make-A- Wish Greater Virginia has granted 5,000 wishes since 1987. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers throughout Virginia grant a wish, on average, every 48 hours. For more information about Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, visit va.wish.org or call 804-217-WISH.