Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Greicius, a 7-year-old boy battling leukemia who wished to be a police officer. In 1980, the Phoenix community came together to make his wish come true. Little did Chris know that his wish would create a movement that would transform millions of lives.

Today, Make-A-Wish has been granting life-changing wishes for children and their families for 44 years and now helps to serve children in 50 countries on 6 continents through its 40 Affiliates. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness.

With the help of their donors and more than 27,000 volunteers around the world, Make-A-Wish has collectively granted more than 585,000 wishes worldwide.

By joining us for this event and raising funds for Make-A-Wish International, you can help Make-A-Wish create more life-changing wishes for children, and continue to march towards their vision to grant the wish of every eligible child in the world.