Wishes Are Impactful
Between October-November 2021 , Make-A-Wish ® America conducted an online survey of 3,369 children and adults 18 + composed of 348 wish alumni and 3,021 wish parents . Respondents were representative of wishes granted between 2009-2019 . In addition , a companion survey of 42 medical professionals was also conducted .
This research provided quantitative measures of the breadth and depth of the impact of the Make-A-Wish mission – previously supported by anecdotal knowledge and assumptions – that wish impact is not limited to the immediate emotional effects on wish children . Rather , Make-A- Wish broadly enhances the quality of life for children and their families by promoting resilience and increasing well-being .
Here are some of the results :
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95 % |
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of medical providers said the wish experience improves a child ’ s emotional wellbeing . |
of wish parents said their wish brought their family closer together . |
of wish alumni felt more hopeful for their future after their wish . |
of medical providers said they have observed children increasing their compliance with treatment after learning they would receive a wish . |
98 % |
91 % |
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of medical providers said they observed the wish experience helped relieve a family from any amount of traumatic stress related to their child ’ s critical illness . of wish parents believe that the wish experience gave their child a better chance of surviving their critical illness . of wish alumni said their wish helped them overcome feelings of hopelessness , depression and loneliness . of medical providers said the wish experience helps a child feel more joyful .
View the full survey results at wish . org / greaterpawv / impact-survey .