The True Story of the Wish That Created A Global Movement

[@DarianCaplinger]

I'm a retired law enforcement officer from Missouri. I never knew the history of the founding of Make-a-Wish, but watching this... there just weren't enough tissues. It felt like I had just lost a fellow officer. I am amazed. Thank you, Make-a-Wish founders for making this little guy's dream come true.

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

this is the very first time ive seen where it all started too

[@KatyWatson173]

Thank you young Chris for being the catalyst for Make A Wish.

[@julievanderleest]

Wow. If you watch this one with dry eyes, you better check your heart. I had no idea how this began. This touched me beyond words. RIP little buddy and to all the precious kids who lost their lives far too young.

[@lauraball360]

I am a UK wish child. In 1998 I had hodgkins lymphoma and make a wish sent me to Disney world in florida. The holiday was a complete dream, the memories I have with my family are priceless. I'm lucky enough to be here today to repay make a wish by being a volunteer and helping to make other wishes come true!!! Such an amazing charity that I owe so much too. Thank you doesn't seem to cut it xxx

[@kennywayne8210]

wonderful story

[@garfieldmusik1701]

Laura Ball

[@cookiesmom2]

My brother at 11 years old was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma he's been in remission since 1989. He's 46 now. Make A Wish granted his wish to go to Disneyland in LA. Also to Knott's Berry Farm. Thank you Make A Wish for what you do for so many children. Rest Easy Christopher👮🚓🚔🚁

[@projectw.a.a.p.f.t.a.d7762]

Faces of the forgotten sent me here, amazing story awesome young man and great folks. Sad story, RIP!

[@momjohnson8816]

Same!!!!

[@christinelamb3018]

To think, it all started with one little boy who made just the right impact on just the right people. Beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@probablyaparent]

My sister wanted a puppy, a golden retriever. She's gone now, but her wish is with us reminding us of the energy and joy she brought to every room, every situation. God bless you, Make a Wish.

[@carltonthepug]

It’s unfortunate that this foundation doesn’t grant pets as a wish

[@probablyaparent]

@@carltonthepug okay, bud - you apparently intimately know every wish in their entire history. Don't know what to tell you, the dog existed and came from MaW.

[@momjohnson8816]

We have a golden retriever!!! They are the best!!!!!

[@proreleased6873]

My little sister is a surviver from lymphoma cancer, and her wish is a golden retriever puppy, she is finally getting it this Sunday, thank u make a wish for everything u have done

[@gerrybmalkin]

you are a great mom linda such a beautiful child chris was

[@alannahbrasfield9077]

Rest In Peace Frank, so sad my friend, of your passing. So grateful to have known you and your Beautiful wife. It was an honor.

[@violetmartha916]

WoW ... Goosebumps and tears. The smiles on those children's faces. The power of love. ♥️🙏🏻♥️

[@stephanieann1213]

My goodness, I haven’t cried this hard in a very long time. What a bunch of Angels that did this beautiful thing for Chris. You could see the look of pure joy on his sweet little face. God Bless You all for starting this organization🙏🏼💙💖

[@lilymitchell256]

As a wish child, I'd like to say something. In early September I was accepted. Just today my sister and I got letters about our trips. Mine to Walt Disney World. I've heard about Make a wish all my life, but never understood the power and importance it brings to a sick child's life. I gave a heart condition and I'm constantly worried. My trip is pushing me to continue. I always tell myself "Do it for your make a wish trip" It just gives you strength and hope on fighting again, this time stronger. I can't thank you guys enough for what you do. This comment won't do its justice. I just want to hug the founders and co-founders and just say thank you personally. Being accepted my day. Week. Month, and probably the rest of my life. Even though I haven't gone yet, I know this trip I will remember until the day I die. I have two words for you. Just two words that go so much deeper and mean so much more. Thank you.

[@briancampeau7839]

So, how was the trip...?

[@PearlJamAndBiscuits]

Bless you

[@cynnr1415]

@@briancampeau7839 i don''t think she lived

[@MariaAbrams]

I tried to find someone with this name, I only did a 5min quick search but I only found 2 people with this name (not that they couldn't have a different name) and found 2 ladies who passed away who were 86 and 94yrs old, oh and a 5month old baby were ALL I could find with this name. I hope this poster is okay, but doesn't seem promising since they haven't replied in all this time 😕 💔

[@amberf3599]

Chris...you are such a beautiful soul. We love you sweet boy. Thank you amazing gift of being his Mom. There is such a joy of Chris and helping all these families that are helped. Love to you all. Chris...I love you💞💞💞

[@JenShea]

My niece went to Disney World, back in the early 80’s, through Make a Wish Foundation (in Canada). It’s had a global impact for a all those years. I’m grateful her Mum had that special experience with her while she was alive.

[@MysterioTheNinja]

It's always great when one person affects millions. Keep doing an amazing job Make A Wish foundation. You guys are the best! Bringing smiles to people's faces is the best joy you could do!

[@proudmumof2doctors171]

What a tragic, but powerful story, about the young boy Chris, who bravely battled leukemia. I heard about Make A WIsh in the late 1980’s. And I would have liked my younger brother, Robert, who also had leukemia, to have received a wish, too. However, he passed away in 1978. He had fought the disease for 7 years, and was in remission for 5 years. Anyway, I’m glad that this foundation was formed, as so many future terminally ill children have benefited from it.

[@melindamarshall6968]

What a beautiful story. Rip little Chris

[@lindaspencer-blackledge5706]

Your organization sent one of my nieces and her family to Disney when she was 3 years old. She died at 4 years from her third time dealing with leukemia. Our entire extended family still remembers this vividly. Thank you SO much.

[@hollymorales7444]

What a beautiful little soul Chris was I'm so happy he got his wish , may he rip. Very touching story. My condolences to his family my heart breaks for them so very sad.

[@robertabray-enhus3198]

I never knew about how MAW got started. What a beautiful boy.

[@tinmanlover1994]

I was a wish kid when I was little girl I got to go to Disney world and nickelodeon with my family. Born and raised in Arizona Knowing that Make a wish started in Arizona is so sweet and such a blessing to so many kids

[@airplanegirl01]

I believe no child or young adult should have to suffer through illness. But the reality is that in our reality and time, it happens. I am so grateful that an organization like "Make-A-Wish" is available to make these youngsters happy, even if for one day. I can only hope that some day children and young people, and possibly the whole human race will be free of all the terrible diseases that plague us.

[@lalalaura4382]

😢😢

[@Daracdor]

" There`s more children out there ... why don`t we go find them ! My tear ducts were filling but that comment broke the dam Bless you ... everyone involved in this foundation .

[@abbyechevarria5322]

That’s such a terrific foundation make a wish❤️😊👍

[@derrickbarnes3126]

Please continue to cover individual wishes, it warms my heart to see the joy on the children's faces. God bless! 😁

[@In2MeUcU]

Wish Man... This movie about the Make - a - Wish Foundation is based on this incredible story of love, strength, familiar bonds and forgiveness... It's by far, the greatest of tearjerkers. If it don't make you cry, maybe you're already dead.

[@DarkEag1e]

Who is slicing onions in here?! This is so amazing

[@brandynamite3022]

RIP-in memorial of Christopher 1972-1080. It is such an unfortunate ending, but a beginning for a new foundation.

[@SounderMom31]

I’ve always wondered how this amazing organization got started. THANK YOU for sharing the very first Wish Story that started one of the best organizations in the world. Much love, respect and hope for many, MANY more granted wishes from Germany ❤

[@cathyt144]

I just watched a movie based on Make A Wish foundation. The movie is free on YT called the Wish Man.. its a very beautiful and inspiring story.

[@afifaith6857]

We need more documentaries like this, as well as movies based on true stories that inspire and uplift. This kind of content warms our hearts and brings us comfort, offering rays of hope for the future in a world that seems to be getting tougher every day. Such stories can illuminate the resilience and kindness of the human spirit, encouraging us to believe in the possibility of positive change and a better tomorrow.

[@flua1508]

Thank you for posting this video! I love watching all Make-A-Wish stories, but this made me understand much better what is behind it. I think it is such a wonderful idea - I can't understand why this video has so few likes. Keep up the great work - you make this world a better place - one small wish at a time! Thank you!

[@BugzKiller]

I watched Wish Man last night on Netflix. Now I am looking up the videos here of Frank who started Make a wish. I never cried so hard watching a movie.

[@Rear_Admiral522]

That person, that disliked this video: Go visit a doctor, you are sick!

[@mgalarzasoto]

This is a sad story, with a happy ending! Congratulations!

[@Kim130500]

The job you are doing is so amazing and inspiring

[@AJB_5]

Whoever disliked this video should be banned from KZbin

[@danyf3116]

Obviously they have NO heart to start with.

[@davidhill7490]

its unforutnate but even evil ppl have the right to an opinion. no one should be banned.

[@Archer-ec8tx]

Wow that was just beautiful it was so happy and sad keep up the good work

[@sherrybeibsofficial7830]

Dman well i am dying happy just knowing that some will get happier by this organisation... Have good days and never regret regretion!

[@Thecarman743]

this made me sad and happy i loved it.

[@MrR4nD0mDUd3]

I cried.

[@markcortino5438]

Simply beautiful!

[@tracieattword1725]

Beautiful movie . I cried so much. 😭😭

[@alannajamie7300]

Beautiful stories!!

[@abbyechevarria5322]

This is such a sad story could help but cry😢

[@bigooman2396]

It's a good thing I was chopping onions while watching this.😢😍💘

[@Jay123hollis]

In a way Make-A-Wish is really Chris's organization the boy that inspired it.

[@enirehtac54]

So good to hear....

[@joeslater2390]

Best/worst story every told Need more....hopefully before the worst

[@carltonthepug]

Can we know why only 103 wishes were granted in the 2021 when revenue for that year was over 5 mil?

[@ATXDAVID1]

Rip Chris🙏❤️

[@kimberlylove9828]

R.I.P little guy!

[@aliciak6753]

Great video!

[@KingDLC2007]

That was beautiful

[@scacs2577]

Whoever disliked this!!!! I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN

[@lynnecochrane7718]

God bless you all

[@noonespecial619]

WOW, he was born a few days before me. Crazy to think that he would be 47 now.

[@catherinelalla-duckworth8219]

Awsome

[@kevinholcom8097]

How could anyone downvote this?

[@simonmcleish2703]

Just watched the Netflix film regarding Frank......dribbling mess now

[@carolinturrentine7658]

Sweet Chris I want to donate a few dollars for Wish Foundation I can't find the application

[@lukeypeterwalpole999]

💜💜💜💜

[@dreamwala1217]

do u fullfills the wishes the children in india pls help and let me know

[@makeawish]

+Faisal Shk Yes, we have an international affiliate chapter in India. Please visit their website for more information: www.makeawishindia.org/.

[@celicasheilanequiteles5837]

Dear Make-a-Wish Foundation, I would like ask a question about your "Wish Granting" for your Branch here in the Philippines: Do you guys really require Age limits for your "Wishers" dosen't EVERYONE deserve a Dream come true at any age?…

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

😢😢😢

[@BSP65]

I donated to it from its inception nearly and have never known either how it started u think the man Juan I think who raises frank was the influencer behind Make a wish

[@jacobshearer4690]

I am a wish child haven't got my wish yet but I also have leukemia any ideas for a wish plz reply I'm having a hard time deciding

[@skflynn1]

+Biggest Pyro - I am a Wish Granter and we always want to make sure that you are getting your dream wish .. remember it can be as big or small as your imagination and we will do our best to make it happen! It can be a wish to go somewhere (Disney, Hawaii, Another Country, to the Mountains, to the Beach, etc), a wish to Be Something (like a dancer, police officer, doctor, etc.) or a Wish to Meet someone (an actor, a singer, a hero, swim with dolphins, the Rockets, a Sports figure), or you can have a wish to have something built for you in your home (a pool, a spa, a special room, etc..). It could be as simple as you wish to have a Dog, Wish to have a Sweet 16 Birthday Party, Wish to have a shopping spree.Dream Big and We will work hard to Grant your Wish in an amazing way!Sharon

[@Zaximillian]

I'm not a Wish Giver, but I'm a writer, and maybe my writing will help you know, for certain, what your Wish is... How do you know when it's a real Wish? Well, to me, in my heart, maybe different than yours, maybe not, a Wish isn't just something you feel. A Wish, a real and deep one, makes your heart swell up. A Wish is brighter, stronger than a hope or a dream. A Wish, it's the bursting joy that feels right around the corner, something so exciting and so true to your heart that nothing, nothing could tell you it's impossible. You know better, when it's a Wish. A Wish, when you think of it, makes you want to drop everything you're doing, leave where you are, right there, right then, every time you think of it, you want to go. Or be. Or do that Wish. To make it real. More than anything. When life itself swells up inside of you when you think of it... That's how you know that you've found your Wish.

[@douglaswilliams774]

Which sick A Holes disliked this .......? You need to be sorted out.

[@colefraser645]

Hi

[@tayloreidenire]

yo for real Dixie yandle is my cousin

[@proreleased6873]

My little sister is a lymphoma cancer surviver, and her wish was a puppy, golden retriever, she’s getting it this Sunday, thank u make a wish for making every little kids wish come true, y’all don’t know what this means to her, THANK U 🫶 ❤

[@theresajardin6947]

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[@kevinholcom8097]

How could anyone downvote this?