As part of Comstrat 562: Creative Media Strategies, we were tasked with creating an awareness campaign for a non-profit organization of our choosing. As part of the final assignment we were asked to draft an opinion or op-ed piece for a blog. Below is my copy explaining why I think the Make-A-Wish Foundation makes a huge impact and should garner our support.
Make-A-Wish to Help a Kid
There are many non-profit organizations that exist today. They ra
ise money and awareness for many worthy causes. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is no different. Their mission of granting the wish of every child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness is ambitious and yet not overstated. For over 35 years they’ve been making dreams come true across the country. Today, they continue to make dreams come true all over the world.
Each year many children are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Life is precious and it’s never been more apparen
t than when looking at the face of a wish kid whose wish has just been granted. Children diagnosed with terminal illnesses have their lives cut short. Giving them a chance to live out a dream allows them to forget about their troubles if only for a little while. Wish kids and their families deserve a chance to feel normal for a day.
The efforts of this non-profit organization have grown in leaps and bounds over the years. For families affected by such tragic circumstances the volunteer and fundraising efforts make a huge impact. Not only do wish kids feel a greater sense of happiness, families are strengthened, and volunteers feel an increased sense of humanity. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has many volunteer and fundraising opportunities. To learn more about how to get involved with a local chapter visit their website. To find out about activities in your neighborhood check out their calendar of events webpage.
No parent or family should have to experience such terrible conditions. I know that if I had a child with a terminal illness I’d be grateful for an organization like Make-A-Wish with its self-less individuals who dedicate their time and efforts to bring a little joy to a child’s heart. The hope is that one day we won’t need an organization like this. That a cure will be discovered for all terminal illnesses. Until that day, the Make-A-Wish Foundation deserves our support so we can share the power of a wish with these children and give them a little piece of happiness.
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