Bangkok--23 Mar--Make-A-Wish Foundation
Phoenix, AZ - Make-A-Wish Foundation International is proud to announce and welcome new affiliates Thailand and Malaysia to the Make-A-Wish family.
Make-A-Wish Thailand and Make-A-Wish Malaysia are added to the growing base of Make-A-Wish Foundation International affiliates worldwide, now thirty-six strong. Their addition will help the organization reach their vision to grow wish granting throughout the world so that every eligible child has the opportunity to have their wish fulfilled.
Dr. Keith Goh, Board Chair of Make-A-Wish Foundation International acknowledges the importance of expanding the Foundation's global reach, "The impact of a wish coming true is so powerful, not only to the child and family, but also to those whose hearts are touched by its rippling effect, like a wave moving outwards. We want to continue making waves throughout the world by expanding the Make-A-Wish mission to the countries where we are yet to be established, so that we can deliver joy, strength and hope to many unfortunate children."
Make-A-Wish Thailand becomes the 36th affiliate, and most recent, to join the Make-A-Wish family. William Kuipers, Director of Make-A-Wish Thailand, said that after "almost 4 years to build the infrastructure and complete all the requirements to make a healthy start," the establishment of Make-A-Wish Thailand is "the crown[ing] achievement" for the new organization. Make-A-Wish Thailand will officially kick-off its wish granting on April 29th, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the first wish, granted to a young boy named Chris Greicius in Phoenix, Arizona.
Founder of Make-A-Wish Malaysia, Sandra Kirwan, expresses her excitement for the new affiliate, "It is a great privilege for Malaysia to become the 35th affiliate [of] Make-A-Wish Foundation International. Becoming a member of the Make-A-Wish family provides us with access to all the knowledge, experience and resources of this prestigious global organization. Such tremendous support will enable Make-A-Wish Malaysia to enrich the lives of many children with life-threatening medical conditions through wish granting. We are delighted and honored to be part of such a well renowned global wish granting foundation."
Jon Stettner, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation International, recognizes that "we look forward to continuing to spread hope, strength and joy throughout the world. New members Thailand and Malaysia will help us to reach more children and grant more wishes than ever before."
More information about Make-A-Wish Foundation visit www.worldwish.org.
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Information about the press release contact: William Kuipers — Director — Cell 0819048900.