Every day, Bonaparte, of Joliet, faces the possibility of a medical crisis due to his life-threatening blood disorder. There are times when the pain is unbearable, and he has even suffered a silent stroke. He must take several medications and have regular blood infusions. Last year, through Make-A-Wish Illinois, Bonaparte found strength in his wish experience to star in a superhero movie.
"The wish helped build his confidence," his mother Stella shared. The community support and energy at his movie premiere has been something invaluable as he continues to cope with his condition. Make-A-Wish Illinois is seeking area volunteers to help other children like Bonaparte who need wishes. Bilingual volunteers fluent in English and Spanish are especially needed.
Hope is medicine for children with critical illnesses. A wish helps kids look past their limitations, helps families overcome anxiety and helps entire communities experience joy. Most importantly, wishes can improve a child's quality of life.
Brief, weekly online information sessions to welcome potential volunteers are scheduled for the next several weeks. Sign up for one today at illinois.wish.org/volunteer.
Wish-granting volunteers work in teams of two to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses and have support from the Make-A-Wish staff. All volunteers must be over 21 and submit an application, reference and background check; complete an online and brief in-person training to begin granting wishes. For further information, contact Jessi Courier at jcourier@illinois.wish.org or call 312.602.9440.
About Make-A-Wish
More than 150 medical conditions qualify a child for Make-A-Wish. This year, nearly 1,200 children in Illinois will be newly diagnosed with a critical illness that would make them eligible for a wish experience through Make-a-Wish.
Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. Since being founded locally in 1985, Make-A-Wish Illinois has granted more than 16,000 wishes and continues its mission to share the power of a wish® with children in all areas of the state.
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