According to the Make-A-Wish CEO, their hotline serves as a “powerful antidote” to the stress often associated with the holiday season.
PHOENIX — As the holiday spirit envelops us, Make-A-Wish is eager to spread some of that cheer your way.
Starting now and continuing until New Year’s Eve, the organization is activating its annual Holiday Wish Line, a cherished tradition aimed at brightening the days of callers nationwide.
Part of the Wishful Giving initiative, this hotline allows listeners to enjoy pre-recorded messages from children who have bravely faced serious illnesses. Make-A-Wish describes these messages as a source of “hope, humor, and heartfelt wisdom,” providing comfort during what can be a challenging time for many.
“Our wish kids have fought against critical illnesses with remarkable courage and resilience,” stated Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. “Their messages carry a unique blend of humor and hope that only they can convey. For anyone feeling overwhelmed or in need of a smile, their voices are a powerful testament to finding joy even in the toughest times.”
Among the voices featured on the Wish Line are those of several inspiring Wish Kids:
- Angelito, age 5, courageously battling leukemia, whose heartfelt wish for a charro-themed celebration came to life with music, gifts, and horses.
- Levi, age 7, undergoing cancer treatment, who reunited with his siblings during a memorable ski trip in the mountains of Colorado.
- Ruby, age 5, a liver transplant recipient, who fulfilled her wish of publishing a children’s book to inspire courage in others.
- Braedyn, age 8, fighting leukemia, who rediscovered joy and freedom through the simple magic of ice skating.
- Vera, age 9, living with a respiratory disorder, who received a custom baking station to pursue her aspiration of owning a bakery.
- Quinn, age 7, facing leukemia, who experienced the excitement of New York City from a limousine and savored a giant pizza along the way.
To hear messages, call 480-914-9417 (WISH).
