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 a National organization that grants a child’s wish every 40 minutes.
Our Chapter
Founded in 1989, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont serves the entire state of Vermont.
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, seven-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.
Funding
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization funded by donations from individuals, corporations, small businesses, civic groups and special events. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont is a non-profit, tax exempt organization under Title 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and does not receive any state or federal funding.
The average cost of a wish in Vermont is $11,600. Each wish is paid for by generous cash donations and in-kind contributions.
The Keep Local Farms program was developed by concerned local leaders in New England, all of whom work for the benefit of local dairy farms. Keep Local Farms partners with Make-A-Wish Vermont for the Great Cookie Dunk!
