Since receiving it’s charter in 1986, Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley has granted the wishes of more than 3,400 children in the Hudson Valley region with critical illnesses. In 2001, we moved to the unforgettable Wish House in historic Tarrytown, NY. Serving the eight counties of Delaware, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester, the Chapter’s mission is to ensure that every child residing in the Hudson Valley who qualifies for Make-A-Wish services is granted his or her fondest wish. While wishes are referred and completed on an ongoing basis, an average of 120 wishes are granted annually. A volunteer Board of Directors and staff of 11, together with volunteers, donors and medical professionals from throughout the region, make wish granting possible. Among the Hudson Valley Chapter’s recently completed wishes include: to have vlogging equipment; to be a mermaid for a day; going to the MLB All-Star game; traveling to Hawaii; a trip to Disney World, being a TOPGUN pilot for a day and being a pop star for a day, to name a few. Make-A-Wish® America provides the Hudson Valley Chapter with technical assistance, training, national coordination and support; however, all funds required to grant wishes are raised entirely within the Hudson Valley. For more information, call Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley at (914) 478-9474 or e-mail us at [email protected].
