Years ago, I was granted a wish from the Make A Wish Foundation due to the life threatening illness I faced. At the age of three the most basic wish was to go to Disney. Of course, that was my wish too.

The trip within itself can be a money cruncher and with my family already dealing with the overload of medical bills, this dream wouldn't have come true without the Make A Wish Foundation. I was lucky enough to be able to attend the trip because my health was in proper standings and I fit the guidelines to become a "wish kid" and have my wish granted.

I believe that is the greatest thing about Make A Wish, they handle everything from the air fare, to the trip and tickets to the park, and bonus--this foundation pays for everyone in the family, so therefore my 6 year old sister could come along as well!

If it wasn't for the Make a Wish foundation, I wouldn't have ever been able to experience the trip to Disney and the stay at Give Kids The World with my fabulous family. They do these wish missions because in the eyes of the 'wish kids's' family, this could be their last vacation depending on their overall health and current condition the child is in. Give Kids the World really gave me the world for those couple of days. Although I don't really remember every detail about this trip, I know I enjoyed every moment of it with my family outside of those hospital walls.

This past weekend I attended a Make A Wish dinner fundraiser supported by WPI's Sorority. My highschool friend invited me and I attended the event with my boyfriend. It was amazing to see the others who were impacted by the foundation aside from me; some of their stories were absolutely incredible.

I was happy to know that everyone at that event that night donated to a great cause. That money is going far, reaching a child and their family in a hospital room somewhere, longing for a perfect day or perfect vacation. No matter what your wish is, the Make A Wish foundation will grant it.

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