About Us
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. From our humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a police officer, we’ve evolved into an organization that grants a child’s wish in the United States and its territories every 40 minutes.
Our Chapter
Founded in 1986, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Fulfilling a child’s wish provides a joyful and meaningful experience that benefits both the child and the family.
The First Wish
The Make-A-Wish Foundation traces its beginning to one boy’s wish. In 1980, 7-year-old Christopher James Greicius was being treated for leukemia. Every day, he dreamed of becoming a police officer.
Thanks to the generosity of some caring individuals, Chris was sworn in as the first honorary DPS patrolman in state history. Thus, the Chris Greicius Make-A-Wish® Memorial – which later became known as the Make-A-Wish Foundation – was born.
Fast Facts
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho was founded in 1986.
In Idaho we currently have 200+ volunteers and welcome other interested individuals.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho has granted more than 700 wishes. Nationally, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted nearly 170,000 wishes since 1980.
Wish referrals are coming in faster than the funds needed to support them.
We are very privileged to have the support of our national sponsors...
