{"id":22841,"date":"2019-10-24T14:04:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T11:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makeawish.gr\/mission-vision\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T11:39:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T09:39:17","slug":"mission-vision-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/old.makeawish.gr\/en\/about-us\/mission-vision-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission – Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We fulfill wishes, we transform lives.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\u2026because every child who suffers from a critical illness <\/strong>has the right to live the transformative power of a wish coming true! <\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Make-A-Wish grants wishes that have the power to transform the lives of children with critical illnesses. A wish is an inherent part of the healing journey, that\u2019s why we are committed to granting the wish of every child that meets our criteria. Research shows that children whose wish has been granted can regain the physical and emotional strength they need to go through very serious illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make-A-Wish was founded in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1980 and it is the leading organization granting wishes of children in the entire world.<\/span><\/p>\n

With offices in more than 50\u00a0countries and more than 40,000\u00a0volunteers, it has granted more than 450,000\u00a0wishes globally\u2014every 17\u00a0minutes a child\u2019s wish comes true somewhere in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Greece, generous sponsors, supporters, employees and 300\u00a0volunteers around the country have joined forces and grant on average one wish every 40\u00a0hours. Since its creation in 1996, Make-A-Wish Greece has granted more than 2,020\u00a0wishes, 245\u00a0of which in 2018<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” margin_top=”-80″ css=”.vc_custom_1540732857329{margin-top: -50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1572359922026{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Our mission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Together, we grant wishes that have the power to transform the lives of children with critical illnesses<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our values<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Our values serve as the map to attain our vision of granting the wish of every eligible child. They are a clear guide to our priorities and lead the way in everything we do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Child Focus<\/strong>: We always put the children of the wish first<\/span><\/p>\n

Integrity<\/strong>: We are honest, transparent and respectful<\/span><\/p>\n

Impact<\/strong>: We deliver life-changing work<\/span><\/p>\n

Innovation<\/strong>: We are bold, imaginative and creative<\/span><\/p>\n

Community<\/strong>: We are a diverse group of people working together towards a common goal<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our vision<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To grant the wish of every child aged 3\u201318 who faces a critical illness and meets our criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n

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