Q) Who can receive a wish?
A) The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® is to
grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to
enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Children must
be referred to the Foundation and determined to be medically eligible
for a wish prior to their 18th birthday by their physician. The child's
treating physician makes the final determination of whether a child's
medical condition qualifies him or her for a wish.
Q) Does a
child's condition have to be terminal to qualify for a wish?
A) No. Many of the children who qualify for a wish go
on to lead healthy and happy lives.
Q) Are there
any restrictions on a wish?
A) Each Make-A-Wish® chapter follows specific policies
and guidelines for granting a child's wish. The physician also plays a
major role in determining whether the child's condition will permit a
particular wish to be coordinated safely. Foundation staff work closely
with the wish child's physician to determine the most appropriate time
to grant the wish, keeping in mind the child's treatment protocol or
other concerns.
Q) Does the
family have to pay for the wish?
A) No. All wish expenses are fully covered, including
all travel and spending money when appropriate. The Make-A-Wish
Foundation's objective is to create a memorable wish experience for both
the child and family that is not clouded by financial concerns.
Q) How much
does granting a wish cost?
A) The cost associated with coordinating a wish varies
depending on the type of wish. Because each wish is so unique, there is
no particular average cost of a wish.
Q) Does the
wish family have to meet income qualifications before a child can
receive a wish?
A) No. Family income is not a consideration in
determining whether a child is eligible to receive a wish.
Q) What are the
most requested wishes?
A) Most wish requests fall into four major categories:
I wish to go
Some Make-A-Wish kids want to travel to their favorite theme park, while
others want to visit an exotic beach, go on a cruise, see snow for the
first time, or attend a major sporting event or concert.
I wish to be
Children search the depths of their imagination when they wish to be
someone for a day – a fireman, a police officer, or a model, for
instance.
I wish to meet?
Many want to meet their favorite athlete, recording artist, television
personality, movie star, politician, or public figure.
I wish to have?
Children often wish for a special gift, like a computer, a tree house, a
shopping spree, or something that they have coveted for a long time.
Q) Do you grant
wishes to adults?
A) No. The Make-A-Wish Foundation only grants wishes to
children who have been referred to the organization and determined to be
eligible for a wish before their 18th birthday by their physician.
However, there are other wish-granting organizations that grant wishes
to adults.
Q)What are your sources of funding?
A)The Make-A-Wish Foundation® Mexico finances its work through individual contributions, corporate donations, Foundation grants, special events and National and community events held on our behalf by area businesses, associations, clubs and schools. The Foundation also relies on in-kind contributions to help defer the cost of wishes. The Foundation does not do telephone or door-to-door solicitation.
We are part of Make-A-Wish International, and welcome individual designations to Make-A-Wish through payroll deductions. The Foundation also relies on contributions of products or services to defray the costs of operations.
Q)Can we pay for a particular wish?
A)Yes, through our Adopt-A-Wish program.
Q)How can
we help raise money?
A)There are many ways to help, from school and community
programs, to individual or by sponsoring special events. Call the office
for details.
Q)Is
there a minimum donation?
A)There is no minimum donation -- a gift of any size will help
touch the lives of our wish children and their families, creating
precious memories.
Q)What
kinds of donations do you accept?
A)We accept gifts of cash, in-kind donations of goods and
services, vehicle donations, and frequent flier miles. The Foundation
accepts donations of in accordance with the gift acceptance policies
established by the Board of Directors.
Q)Is my
donation tax deductible?
A)YES! All contributions are deductible for income tax purposes
to the extent permitted by the law.
For more information please contact us at:
Tel. 01(322) 222-9111
Fax 01(322) 222-9112