Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Here is a thank you to the Make a Wish Foundation. This summer MAWF were contacted by the family of Craig MacLean who was 8 and living with leukemia. He was desperate to see Pirates of the Caribbean 2, but was too ill. Thanks to Make a Wish and Disney, Craig was able to have a private screening at home before it was released to the public. Here is the thank you letter that arrived a few days later from Craig's father Dave: "Craig deteriorated soon after watching Pirates 2 and we are sorry to tell you died on the Sunday evening. Although it was a struggle, he really, really, enjoyed watching the film and it was all he talked about in the days after - when he was awake, that is. A big thanks to Andy too (Craig's brother). As Craig's bone marrow donor, he has taken this sad turn very hard but he is also displaying a remarkable courage and maturity beyond his years. So again, thank you for your wonderful reaction to my direct approach for a cheeky wish. We are eternally grateful for everything you did for us. My only regret is not seeing it myself. All our love to you and your families." So this stupid bear's closing thought for you all is, if you can make a wish come true, just do it!
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Make a Wish is my favorite charity. They do more good, quietly, then most of the others. I sent a small donation to another "well known" charity and almost before the glue had dried on the stamp, I was receiving truckloads of solicitations for other charities and within three days of my donation the original one was sending out letters asking for more. I like to help but I don't want to be brow beaten into it. Make a Wish is number 1.
Originally Posted By avromark This reminds me of a thread many moons ago on Laughing Place where it was asked if you could take a sick child to Disneyland what would you do with her/him? The end result of this is probably why I avoid a certain part of the Hospitals basement.
Originally Posted By Labuda What a lovely thing Disney did, and major kudos to Make A Wish - they TOCK!
